Ugep, Cross River State – Tuesday, November 12, 2024, marked a significant milestone for Yakurr Local Government Council as Hon. Yibala Igiri Inyang, the Executive Chairman, sworn in the 7th Legislative Councillors amidst jubilation. The historic ceremony, held at the local government secretariat in Ugep, symbolises a new dawn for Yakurr. New Leadership, New Era…
Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has honoured Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight fellow Ogoni activists, executed in 1995 under General Sani Abacha’s regime, in a posthumous tribute marking the 2024 Ogoni Martyrs Remembrance Day. The commemoration, detailed in a statement from the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, underscores the…
Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria is pursuing a $5 billion trade facility from Saudi Arabia as part of its economic reform agenda, following discussions between President Bola Tinubu and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh during the joint Arab-Islamic Summit. The Presidency announced this potential deal, though specific terms and allocations are still under…
Lagos, Nigeria – Nigerian human rights activist and #RevolutionNow convener, Omoyele Sowore, has openly criticised former Edo State Governor and ex-Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) President, Adams Oshiomhole, labelling him an “Agaracha” labour leader who, according to Sowore, lacks the activist credentials he claims. Sowore made these statements on a recent Glitch Africa Studios podcast, which…
Calabar, Cross River State – The Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) omitted the Young Progressive Party (YPP) in three Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the last Council election. Announcing the results last Sunday, Dr Ekong Boco, Chairman of CROSIEC, omitted the results of the party in three LGAs, including Calabar Municipality, Ikom and…
Abuja, Nigeria – The State House has released a pointed statement urging former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to cease what it describes as “grand illusions and fantasies” regarding Nigeria’s economic and political landscape under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In the press release, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, accused Atiku…
Gombe, Nigeria — In a significant political shift, Khamisu Mailantarki, former governorship candidate for the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Gombe State, has officially defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) alongside thousands of his supporters. Mailantarki made the announcement on Saturday at a PDP gathering organized to welcome the new members in Gombe….
Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Professor Abdullahi Mustapha as the Director General of the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) for a second five-year term. The announcement was made public through a press statement released on Saturday by Toyin Omozuwa, the press secretary to the NBRDA Director General….
Ugep, Cross River State – On Friday, Hon. Yibala Inyang Igiri, Executive Chairman of Yakurr Local Government Area Council, led a delegation to assess infrastructure needs within the council headquarters. Accompanied by councillors and key stakeholders, they visited the Yakurr Township Stadium and Government Lodge. Infrastructure Development Tops Agenda This visit demonstrates Hon. Igiri’s commitment…
Yenagoa, Bayelsa — The Bayelsa State Government has called on local government councils to increase their internally generated revenues (IGR) in order to meet the new minimum wage requirements recently announced by Governor Douye Diri. State Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo made this appeal on Friday while meeting with the executive committee of the Nigerian Union…
