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This is Cynthia Osam, a young woman from Iyamoyong in Obubra Local Government Area, who successfully underwent two life-saving surgeries on Wednesday. These procedures were made possible by the strengthened healthcare system under the Cross River State Health Insurance Scheme. The surgeries were carried out by Dr. Ekon Francis at General Hospital Obubra. Discussing Cynthia’s condition, Dr. Francis revealed that she had been diagnosed with acute appendicitis and degenerated fibroids, both requiring immediate surgical attention. “We treated a patient with acute appendicitis and degenerated fibroids. The surgeries were successful,” he stated, highlighting the essential role of health insurance in enabling…
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has awarded N1.1bn against the Rivers State Government for the unlawful demolition of properties and forceful takeover of land belonging to residents of the Mile One and Two waterfronts in the Port Harcourt City Local Government Area. The land acquisition and property demlition happened under the Nyesom Wike administration. The affected residents had filed a suit in 2022, accusing the state government of violating their fundamental human rights. The affected communities, including Egede, Iruala, Elechi Phase One, Elechi Beach Waterfront, Nanka, Ogwu Waterfront, Okwele, and Soku Waterfront, had their properties demolished…
On Thursday, the House of Representatives advanced a bill to its second reading, aiming to disqualify individuals over the age of 60 from running for the offices of President and Governor in Nigeria. Sponsored by Representative Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, the bill seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution to update eligibility criteria for these prominent political roles. Key provisions of the bill include: Presidential and gubernatorial candidates must be no older than 60 years at the time of their candidacy and must possess at least a Bachelor’s degree in their field of study. The proposed amendments specifically target Section 131 of the…
The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has appointed Commodore A. Shehu as his Chief of Staff. Commodore Aminu Shehu has immediately resumed his new role as the Chief of Staff to the Rivers State interim governor.
President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a warning to former Anambra State governor, Mr. Peter Obi over Obi’s recent criticism. Mr Obi, a former presidential candidate, had accused Mr Tinubu’s government of political brigandage and corruption, claiming that democracy has collapsed in Nigeria. The presidency took an exception to his claim via a statement by Mr Tinubu’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, who condemned Mr Obi’s “exaggerated excoriation of the incumbent president.” “I will urge him to watch what he says and restrain himself from playing to the gallery,” the presidential aide warned. “His hyperbolic remarks, suited for headlines, have…
The bill to establish the South-South Development Commission (SSDC), sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, who represents the Cross River South Senatorial District, has officially received presidential assent. This development was announced on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who stated, “I would like to inform distinguished senators that Mr. President has assented to the remaining regional development bills, namely the South-West Development Commission Bill and the South-South Development Commission Bill.” Initially passed in October 2024, the SSDC Bill was later sent to the House of Representatives for concurrence. This commission is poised to act as an engine…
The Federal Government has officially commenced payment of N77,000 monthly allowance to National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members. The announcement of a pay increase by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu which earlier brought relief and excitement among corps members nationwide, was met with disappointment following delays in implementation of the new allowance. For almost six months after the announcement in September 2024, serving corps members were paid the previous N33,000 allowance introduced in 2020 under former President Muhammadu Buhari. Confirming the development to Tribune Online, a serving corps member in Kwara State, simply identified as Adepoju, said the scheme has commenced…
There was a heated exchange between Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, senator representing Ebonyi North, and former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, during a senate hearing on Tuesday. The clash occurred at the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions hearing on a fresh petition submitted by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Ezekwesili was present at the hearing alongside Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, counsel to Akpoti-Uduaghan, and the chief petitioner from Kogi Central, Zubairu Yakubu. Trouble started when the petitioner urged the Chairman of the Committee, Neda Imasuen, to step down in the case following the ‘controversial’ manner in which he had so far handled the alleged…
Music fans are wondering if there is something underway between American singer, Craig David and Queen of Afrobeat, Tiwa Savage following a recent comment the American singer made about Tiwa. In a recent interview on the Capital Xtra podcast, David revealed his long-standing fandom for Tiwa Savage, whom he described as “amazing”. “I have been a big fan of Tiwa for years. When it comes to Afrobeats, she has been holding it down for so long. She is not just consistent; she is also an amazing vocalist,” he said. This is not the first time Craig is publicly praising Tiwa. With…
The recently reinstated National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party and ally of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, has held a peace talk for the sake of the party’s unity, stating that the internal crisis within the PDP has been resolved. Anyanwu’s call comes in the wake of last week’s declaration of a coalition by the 2023 presidential candidates, including Atiku Abubakar of the PDP, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, aimed at challenging President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Anyanwu, who claimed to be unaware of the coalition led by…