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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has resolved the political misunderstanding in Rivers State after holding a crucial meeting with Gov. Fubara, Nyesom Wike, Peter Odili, and some other stakeholders, at the State House on Monday. After the meeting it was announced that all parties have reached a consensus, accordingly, the President issued the following directives: All impeachment proceedings initiated against Gov. Fubara by the Rivers State Assembly should be dropped immediately. That the remunerations and benefits of all members of the Rivers State Assembly and Staff must be reinstated immediately. That all matters instituted by Governor Fubara and his team at…
Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Eno Umo has ordered the employment of 1,500 women and 3,500 men into the State’s new security outfit known as Ibom Community Watch (ICW). Eno gave the order while launching the first set of 550 Ibom Community Watch Officers for Uyo Local Government held at Uyo Township Stadium on Friday. He said, “I have not seen women in this recruitment. So, I’m directing that of the next 5,000 Ibom Community Watch officers that you want to recruit, 30 per cent (which amounts to 1,500) should go to women” and the remaining 70 per cent…
The University of Calabar conducted a dialogue session between the institution’s management and student leaders to address the issue of school fee increments and supplementary exam fees. Present at the meeting were notable figures including the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Florence Banku Obi, other administrative officials, and 36 student leaders including the SUG President, Hall Governor General, Chairman of Forum of Faculty Presidents, etc. The Vice-Chancellor addressed the students concerns, expressed the uniqueness of the University’s approach to discussing school fee increments directly with students. She highlighted the importance of this approach, considering all individuals involved as critical stakeholders in advancing the…
The spokesperson of the Senate, Yemi Adaramodu, has last night issued a statement over the reports on Guardian Newspaper, Sahara Reporters and other national dailies that the Senate President collapsed yesterday. According to reports, Tinubu and other dignitaries had gathered at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja for a colloquium to mark the 61st birthday of the Senate President. “Senate President Akpabio collapsed today after his 61st birthday colloquium in Abuja while seeing the President off,” sources at the event said. A source present at the event who spoke on condition of anonymity, said, “The Senate President must…
One of the top-notch palm oil industry in Cross River Staye, Ayip Eku oil palm company, located in Akamkpa is seeking for candidates to fill the following positions General manager Estate manager Chief security officer Administrative/ finance officer Supervisors Headman Field Recorders. Drivers Mechanics Plumbers Electricians Security men ( SSCE minimum requirement) The company also requires the services of a reputable security firm, with a good knowledge of the environment and terrain of Okarara, Iku, Abung, Akor, and New Ndebiji communities in Akamkpa Local government area where Ayip Eku oil palm company is located Please note, all interested applicants and companies…
One of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ministers who is in charge of the Federal Ministry of Labor and Employment, Simon Lalong has resigned his position. Moon Ray News was informed that Lalong’s resignation letter met Mr. President after today’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. However, Lalong is awaiting the President to officially accept his letter. Lalong’s had said his decision to resign was purely based on the love and trust which his people of Southern Senatorial District of Plateau State showed him at the general election where he was elected as a Senator. After several post-election tribunals, a Court judgement…
After 24hrs since a document carrying University of Calabar school fees schedule and said to be coming from the University management made it way to social media, the Varsity’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Effiong Eyo has finally issued a statement to that effect. Mr. Eyo, who was responding on behalf of the school’s management described the document as mischievous and formulated with the sole aim of causing confusion. In his public memo made available to newsmen on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, Mr. Eyo stated emphatically that the school management had no hand whatsoever in the formulation of the said document.…
President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated a Cross Riverian and 21 others to serve as Commissioners in the National Population Commission (NPC). The names of the nominees have been read on the floor of the Senate and upon ratification, Mr. Alex Ukam will be Cross River State Commissioner in the NPC board. The full nominees are; Emmanuel Eke (Abia) Clifford Zirra (Adamawa) Chidi Ezeoke (Anambra) Isa Buratai (Borno) Alex Ukam (Cross River) Blessyn Brume-Ataguba (Delta) Jeremiah Nwankwegu (Ebonyi) Tony Aiyejina (Edo) Ejike Ezeh (Enugu) Abubakar Damburam (Gombe) Uba Nnabue (Imo) Dogon Garba (Kaduna) Aminu Tsanyawa (Kano) Yori Afolabi (Kogi)…
Yesterday, 18 school children were reportedly ill and rushed to the hospital after eating food supplied to their school by the State Government under the state’s government-sponsored school feeding programme, O-Meal. The affected children are pupils of St. James Primary School B, Owoope, in Osogbo, Osun State Capital. So far, Governor of the state, Ademola Adeleke has ordered an investigation into the alleged poisoning of the pupils who immediately became ill after eating the food supplied to the school under the state’s government-sponsored school feeding programme, O-Meal and were rushed to hospital. In a statement on Monday evening, Oluomo Kolapo…
There is a twist of fate hanging on the necks of the 27 state lawmakers who recently defected from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) as the State’s Executive Council (EXCO) moves to declare their seats vacant. Whereas everyone things the former governor and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike is in full control of the party’s structure in the state, it is however surprising that the State EXCO will be making this move which seems to defy his body language. According to a letter signed by the PDP Assistant Legal Adviser in the State, Barr.…