Cross River To Strengthen Social Investment, Names Ekpo, Aruku As Key Drivers
NIGERIA, CALABAR – Cross River State Governor, Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu, has approved the appointment of Barrister Eyo Nsa Ekpo and Dr. Calistus Aruku to lead key state empowerment programmes. A statement signed on Wednesday by the Chief Press Secretary, Linus Obogo, said Ekpo will serve as Chairman of the Cross River Social Investment […]
MOWAA: EPAC Seeks FG’s Intervention To Salvage Nation’s Image
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Edo Progressive Advancement Coalition (EPAC), has called on President Bola Almed Tinubu to intervene in the ongoing crisis bedeviling the Museum of West African Arts (MOWAA) project, so as to salvage Nigeria’s reputation in the comity of nations. The group made the call in an open letter titled, “MOWAA: Salvaging Nigeria’s […]
MAN Urges Senate to Reconsider Sachet Alcohol Ban, Warns of N1.9tn Risk
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has urged the Senate to halt its plan to ban alcoholic drinks sold in sachets and small PET bottles, warning that the move could jeopardise over N1.9 trillion in local investments. In a statement, MAN Director-General Segun Ajayi-Kadir said the ban, set to take effect by December 31, 2025, […]
ASUU Warns Govt Over Selective Implementation of Agreements
Nigeria’s Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has raised concerns over what it describes as the Federal Government’s selective implementation of agreements reached with the union. The warning came in a statement issued by ASUU President, Professor Christopher Piwuna, at the conclusion of the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at Taraba State University, […]
Agba Grammar, Buddy Group Schools Reach ULMI Football Finals
NIGERIA, BENIN CITY – Agba Grammar School, Uromi, defeated Esan Model Grammar School 3–0 on Wednesday to qualify for the final of the ongoing ULMI Secondary School Football Tournament. In another semi-final encounter, Buddy Group of Schools edged Idumoza Grammar School, Uromi, 6–5 through penalty kicks after a thrilling draw in regulation time. With both […]
Adeleke Refutes ‘Fabricated’ Allegation Of Squandering N1 Trillion
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has refuted the allegations by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that his administration has squandered N1 trillion in state allocations since 2022. A statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, said that Adeleke labeled the claims as “fake and fabricated,” stating that they were part of a “devilish […]
Ex-Army Spokesperson Identified as Father of Officer Who Clashed with Wike
Former Army Spokesperson, General Mohammed M. Yerima, has been identified as the father of Lieutenant A.M. Yerima, the naval officer who recently clashed with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, during a heated confrontation in Abuja. General Mohammed M. Yerima served as the Director of Army Public Relations under the late […]
Turkish Military Plane Crashes Near Georgia-Azerbaijan Border
A Turkish NATO C-130 military transport aircraft crashed near the Georgia-Azerbaijan border after reportedly losing control mid-air, resulting in a massive fireball. The plane was en route from Azerbaijan to Turkey when it went down, with the exact number of personnel on board still unknown. Search and rescue teams from both Turkey and […]
Crisis Rocks Cross River APC As Aggrieved Members Shut Secretariat, Accuse Chairman Of Corruption
NIGERIA, CALABAR – Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, on Wednesday, locked the party’s secretariat in Calabar, demanding the immediate resignation of the state chairman, Barr. Alphonsus Ogar Eba. The protesting members, numbering over a hundred, sang solidarity songs and displayed placards with inscriptions such as “Okadigbo Must Goooo”, “APC […]
Nigeria’s National Assembly Approves Tinubu’s Request to Borrow ₦1.15tn for 2025 Budget
Nigeria’s National Assembly has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to borrow ₦1.15 trillion to cover a shortfall in the 2025 national budget. The approval was granted on Wednesday during a joint plenary session of the Senate and House of Representatives in Abuja. President Tinubu had written to both chambers on November 4, asking lawmakers to […]