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In his determination to advance youth development in his constituency, Hon. Cyril James Omini who is representing Yakurr-1 in the Cross River State House of Assembly has donated a brand new car to one his constituents. Handing over the car yesterday in Calabar, Hon. Cyril stated that the mime signals his “commitment to empower young people”, while promising that “it will be better as we go on”. Receiving the 4-wheels vessel, Mr. Nelson Arikpo who is the beneficiary appreciated the lawmaker as he promised to not compromise the purpose which it was intended. Recall that on August 8th, 2023, Moon…
Recall that there is a document that has been on circulation bearing Humanitarian Minister Betta Edu’s signature, addressed to the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, which details instructions from the Minister to disburse N585,198,500.00 to an individual named Oniyelu Bridget. It was gathered that the document also indicated that the disbursement of the N585.198 million grant, designated for vulnerable groups in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Ogun, and Lagos states, was deposited into Oniyelu’s account. The Minister has however denied any wrongdoing, saying the reports about her mismanaging public funds are targeted at tarnishing her image. This revelation has sparked widespread concern and calls…
Again, stakeholders of the Labour Party have once again written to its presidential candidate in last year’s general election, Mr. Peter Obi demanding for account and audit of all monies received and expended in the election. Faduri Joseph, one of the chieftains of the Labour Party, raised concerns regarding the utilization of campaign funds during the 2023 Presidential Elections, urging the party’s Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to provide a transparent account of the finances. In an open letter directed to the party through his media Director, Rev. Emmanuel Olorunmagba, Joseph emphasized the necessity for accountability in the aftermath of the…
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has identified at least fifty-eight (58) illegal universities operating in Nigeria. The names include those who claim to be affiliates of foreign universities in the country. Also, nine degree mills are currently undergoing further investigations and/or court actions. The development comes following the suspension of degree certificates from two francophone West African countries after an undercover journalist detailed how he acquired a degree from a university in Benin Republic under two months and was deployed for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). In the list below, institutions that have ‘other campuses’ are indicated with “others”; those…
Dr. Betta Edu who is the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation has explained her alleged involvement in the missing N3 Billion National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIP) funds for which the agency’s Co-ordinator/CEO, Ms Halima Shehu was suspended on Tuesday and currently under investigation by the EFCC. Several organizations and stakeholders have alleged that Betta Edu, being the overseeing Minister of the agency could have a hand in the missing funds and should not be exempted from the ongoing interrogation. Most recent is the petition by a political group named PDP Forever Initiative which addressed news correspondents yesterday…
Since yesterday evening when the news of increment of fuel price hit the nation, alleging that a liter of fuel is now N1200, there has been panic and tension nationwide, with many rushing to stockpile the product which is currently around N650 before the new price becomes effective. It is against this backdrop that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has issued the below statement: PRESS RELEASE No Increase in PMS Prices, NNPC Ltd. Assures Nigerians The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd. assures the public that there is no imminent increase in the cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS),…
Former vice president of Nigeria and perpetual contestant, Atiku Abubakar has revealed that he will contest for presidency again in 2027, making it his 5th on the row. Atiku revealed this on Tuesday through his spokesperson, Daniel Bwala on channels TV show. Bwala said, “Sure he will run, he has the capacity, he has the wisdom, he has the knowledge, he has the energy and he is the president we never had”. It has also been revealed that Sen. Dino Melaye and Dr. Daniel Bwala have been chosen to serve as spokespersons of Atiku’s presidential campaign come 2027. Dino is…
With most states having finished drawing up their respective itineraries for the 2024 administrative year, one expects to see schedules for local government elections in states where the said local administrations expired last year. Due to the general elections of 2023 and the litany of tribunals that followed, most states were unable to conduct elections to fill the vacant seats of local government chairmen and councilors. So, with all said to have been calmed, states are beginning to announce when the said local elections will be conducted. So far, the Nasarawa State Government has announced that it plans to conduct…
The Cross River State Government and Oando Clean Energy Limited (OCEL) have partnered to set up a 100MW in Akamkpa Local Government Council which would significantly increase access to electric power in the State. Cross River State Governor, Prince Otu while disclosing this in Calabar said aside the 100MW Wind Power Generating Plant in Akamkpa, the partnership will also see to the establishment of an Electric Vehicle (EV) assembly plant in the State, as well as the rollout of electric buses for mass transportation within the state, which will considerably reduce carbon emissions, contributing to cleaner air and a healthier…
The Federal Government, through the Federal Scholarships Board Management, one of the agencies in the Ministry of Education, yesterday announced that Nigerian students can apply for scholarships in Mauritius from now to close on 19 April 2024. The Federal Ministry of Education made this announcement in a statement signed by the Federal Scholarship Board Management. “The Mauritius Ministry of Education Science and Technology is inviting application from eligible Nigerian students both Undergraduate and Postgraduate for the Academic year 2024,” it said. “The application form is obtainable from the websites below and must be filled electronically, printed and signed: http://ministry-education.govmu.org or…