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Husband to one of the Yakurr Local Government commissioner nominees Mrs. Gladys Eutendala who failed to scale through the House of Assembly screening, Obol Balinwo Ofegobi has tendered a public apology to Chief Okoi Obono-obla over the widespread allegation that the latter’s petition brought a dead-end to his wife’s ambition. After Mrs. Eutendala failed the Assembly screening earlier this week, there were allegations suggesting that Chief Okoi Obono-obla wrote a petition against Eutendala and this said allegation came directly from Eutendala’s husband, Obol Balinwo Ofegobi. So far, Obla has denied the allegation and has equally threatened to seek an audience…

On Tuesday, August 2nd, the Cross River State House of Assembly failed to confirm one of the Commissioner nominees from Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area, Mrs. Gladys Eutendala, citing a petition as their reason. Shortly after the news became public, so many fingers went Chief Okoi Obono-obla’s way as author of the said petition. This of course followed several name-callings on the person of Chief Barr. Okoi Obono-obla and the former presidential aide has decided to speak out. Obla wrote on Facebook; “In the past few days, rumours sponsored by some people who wanted to blackmail and indeed coax me…

Moon Ray News can authoritatively report that Yakurr commissioner nominee, Mrs. Gladys Eutemdala has failed her screening by the Cross River State House of Assembly. Giving reasons why Eutemdala did not make it to the list of cleared commissioner nominees, Rt. Hon. Davis Etta representing Abi State Constituency and chairman of the House Committee on Judiciary said; “Her nomination brought several petitions from some Yakurr indigenes who raised critical issues of great public concerns against her”. Speaker, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, acting on the said petitions, turned down Eutemdala’s nomination while noting that his 10th Assembly will pay enough ears…

A source in the Presidency has revealed that all the 28 ministerial nominees know their respective ministries and that most of the senators too share in the knowledge. According to the source, barring any joggle, former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El’rufai will be announced Minister for Energy while the famous ex-governor of Rivers State, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike will be in charge of the Niger Delta Affairs Ministry. Wale Edun is Finance Minister and Cross River State Dr. Betta Edu will be Minister for Heath. Yusuf Tuggar will get the Foreign Affairs Ministry while Dave Umahi will get Works ministry…

European football governing body UEFA have banned Italian Serie A giants Juventus from the 2023/2024 UEFA Europa Conference League (UCL), after being found guilty of breaching Financial Fair Play rules. They are likely to replaced by Fiorentina, who finished in eighth place and reached the Final last season, where they fell to English Premier League side West Ham United. In May, an investigation into the Old Lady’s transfer dealings found evidence of false accounting and they were docked ten points, while former president Andrea Agnelli and other club officials were banned. UEFA have now punished the Bianconeri further, announcing they…

Ekalang-koh (Camwood) is a very important material in the beautiful culture or the cultural aesthetic of the Yakurr people. The botanical name is Baphia nitida. It is grown wild from Senegal to Gabon. It is also called camwood, barwood, and African sandalwood. It is a shrubby, leguminous, hard-wooded tree from central west Africa. It is often cultivated near villages, more often as an ornamental shade tree or as a fence and hedge. During festive ocassions, it is used to rub women and men on their bodies and legs. Also during the fattening room (kukpul), it is used to paint the…

Founder and CEO of Dudu Foundation, Lady Edu Offong has won the Rotary International Club’s Humanitarian Award for her renown charitable causes and her many socio-economic interventions. Edu, who is a staff of NDDC was the only female nominee for recognition among a few top elites in the likes of former governor of Rivers State, H.E. Nyesom Wike, Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe representing Abia South Senatorial District and others who also won Rotary Prizes for their respective categories. According to Rotary Club International, Edu merited the award courtesy of her charity organization, Dudu Foundation — “a platform she is using to;…

The General Hospital Ugep has taken delivery of five(5) solar powered lights from Yakurr-1 House of Assembly member, Hon. Cyril Omini to enhance quality health service delivery. According to Hon. Cyril, this gesture underscores his commitment towards supporting good healthcare services to the people of Yakurr, nay, Cross Riverians at large. “In line with my commitment to bring relief to my dear constituents, which includes, the provision of basic social amenities for their wellbeing, I delegated my team, ably led by Mr. Sandy Bassey, Mr. Ubi Abam and Mrs. Eno Gladys Eutendala, to present Five(5) Solar Panel Lights to General…

The Cross River State governor, Sen. Bassey Otu has forwarded 26 names to the State House of Assembly for possible confirmation as commissioners. Below are names captured on the list; Senator Stephen Odey Mr. Mike Odere Dr. Justin Beshel Hon. Agnes Astu Hon. Patrick Egbede Hon. Robert A. Ewa Dr. Egbe Ayuk Dr. Beatrice Igwe Prince Eka Williams Mr. Oden Ewa Hon. Moses Osogi Barr. Odum Ijom Ukam Hon. Ankpo Pius Mrs. Abigail Duke Hon. Lawrencia Ita Chief Felix Idem Pastor Ekpenyong Cobham Ntufam Emmanuel Anum Mrs. Gladys Eutendala Dr. Hippolatus Ogar Lukpata Hon. Edema Erom Barr. Mensah Bassey Barr.…

The long awaited ministerial list from President Tinubu has just been read by the Senate President, Sen. Godswill Akpabio on the floor of the Senate. Below is the list;List of Ministers as announced by the senate President Abubakar Momoh Amb Maitama Tugga Arc Ahmad Dangiwa Barr Hannatu Musawa Chief Naji Dr. Better Edu Dr. Doris ali David Umahi Ezenwa Wike Muhammad Badaru Abubakar Nasir El Rufai Eberibe Bai Nkiru Oyechiocha Hon. Olubumi tunji Ojo Hon Stella Hon Ojo ohaneye Mr Bello Goronyo Mr Dele Alake Latif Fawemi Muhammad Idris Mr. Olawale Edu Mr. Wahid Adelebu Mrs. Eman Prof. Ali Pate…