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Governor Otu Urges More Sacrifices from Medical Professionals

8May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Governor Otu Urges More Sacrifices from Medical Professionals

In a recent meeting with the Nigerian Medical Association delegation led by national president Dr. Uche Ojinmah, Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State emphasized the need for all medical professionals to increase their level of sacrifices. Governor Otu pointed out that making sacrifices in critical sectors is imperative for a nation to progress towards greatness, citing President Bola Tinubu's difficult decisions as an example for bettering the country. Highlighting the global competition for medical professionals and Nigeria's existing shortage in the sector, Governor Otu lamented the departure of medical personnel to neighboring countries. In response, Dr. Ojinmah echoed the call for more medical doctor recruitment in Cross River State's health sector and advocated for the imp...

Legal Demand: Arrest of Okocha Urged for Alleged Treasonable Act

8May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Legal Demand: Arrest of Okocha Urged for Alleged Treasonable Act

A public commentator and legal practitioner, Justice Osai Ahiakwo, has urged law enforcement authorities to apprehend and prosecute Mr. Tony Okocha, the acting chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, for purportedly committing a treasonable offense. According to reports from NewsNow, Okocha had urged the 27 APC lawmakers in the state House of Assembly to initiate impeachment proceedings against Governor Sim Fubara. However, the lawyer deemed this call as a treasonable act. In a statement released in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State, Ahiakwo expressed, “It is disturbing to hear Tony Okocha label the Rivers State Governor as a dunderhead. “Even more concerning is Okocha’s encouragement of ‘lawbreakers’ to instigate the impeachment of the Executive Gover...

7May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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120 Farmers in South South Region Benefit from Women Agriculture Support Scheme Inaugurated by Remi Tinubu

Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of Nigeria, officially launched the Renewed Hope Initiative Women Agricultural Support Programme in the South-South geopolitical zone on Tuesday, May 7. The event took place at the Government Banquet Hall, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. During the inauguration, Mrs. Tinubu disclosed that the program aims to empower 20 women from each of the six states in the South-South region with a grant of N500,000 per beneficiary. The beneficiaries, she noted, are primarily involved in animal husbandry, poultry, and fish farming, with 75% being young females. Represented by Hajia Nana Shettima, the wife of the Vice President, the First Lady explained, "Today, we are supporting 20 women farmers per state in the South South Zone with the sum of N500,000 each. A total of ...

Man Receives Life Sentence for Assaulting an 8-Year-Old Girl

7May

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

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Man Receives Life Sentence for Assaulting an 8-Year-Old Girl

An individual, aged 25, was recently given a life sentence by the Cross River State High Court in Calabar for assaulting an 8-year-old girl. Dubbing the convict, Mr. Aniedi Mfon, as lacking conscience, Justice Blessing Egwu delivered the verdict. Expressing concern, Justice Egwu highlighted the disturbing prevalence of child victimization in society. Additionally, she ordered a fine of N1 million to be paid to the undisclosed survivor. Reports indicated that parties involved in facilitating the prosecution included Cross River State Commissioner of Police, CP Gyogon Grimah; Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Hon. Ededem Ani; Principal Counsel of Basic Rights Counsel Initiative (BRCI), Barr. James Ibor; and the Prosecutor, Patience Emmanuel Akpama. Addressing the situa...

Troops in Imo State eliminate IPOB commander and recover arms

7May

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Troops in Imo State eliminate IPOB commander and recover arms

A successful special clearance operation was carried out by the Nigerian Army, alongside personnel from the Nigeria Police, Department of State Services, and Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, spanning the areas of Udda, Ihiteukwa, and Orsumoghu along the borders of Orsu and Ihiala LGAs in Imo and Anambra states. An Army statement reported that during the operation, the troops encountered members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Eastern Security Network (ESN) who had been utilizing the region as a hideout. The insurgents resorted to guerrilla tactics upon sighting the troops, using improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and setting booby traps along the roads. However, the troops effectively countered the attacks with superior firepower, ultimately neutralizing a...

Ruling by Court prevents government cocoa taskforce from evicting workers in Cross River

7May

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Metro

Ruling by Court prevents government cocoa taskforce from evicting workers in Cross River

The State Cocoa Allocation Surveillance taskforce has been prohibited by a high court in Cross River from carrying out operations at government Cocoa plantations in Etung LGA. Furthermore, they are not allowed to impede the work of the cocoa plot allottees on the plantations. Justice Amajama Eneji presided over the court session held in Effraya town. The court's directive restrains the task force from disturbing allottees of government cocoa farms in Etung local government of the state. Although Governor Bassey Otu had initially prevented some allottees from accessing the plantation, they took legal action against the administration. After the proceedings, the court adjourned the case for discussion on May 23, 2024, following a counter affidavit to the motion on notice. The Co...

Weather Outlook: NiMet Forecasts 3-Day Stretch of Sunshine and Haze Starting Monday

6May

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Weather Outlook: NiMet Forecasts 3-Day Stretch of Sunshine and Haze Starting Monday

Expect sunny conditions with haziness from Monday to Wednesday nationwide, according to the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet. For Monday, NiMet anticipates sunny and hazy weather in parts of Yobe, Jigawa, Kano, and Katsina states, with a possibility of morning thunderstorms in Taraba state. Localized thunderstorms are likely over Kaduna, Bauchi, Zamfara, Kebbi, and Taraba states. In the North Central region, cloud patches and intervals of sunshine are expected, with chances of localized thunderstorms in the morning over the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara, Benue, and Kogi states. Later in the day, localized thunderstorms may occur over the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Nasarawa, Benue, Kogi, Kwara, and Niger states. Over the Inland South and Coastal areas, cloudy skies wit...

Collaboration for Electoral Reform Advocated by PAACA

5May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Collaboration for Electoral Reform Advocated by PAACA

Peering Advocacy And Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA), a civil society organization, is advocating for collaboration among major stakeholders and electoral actors to ensure a comprehensive electoral reform. During a recent town hall meeting named “Citizen’s Town Hall Meeting on Electoral Reform” in Enugu, PAACA's Executive Director, Mr. Ezenwa Nwagwu, emphasized the need for such collaboration. The purpose of the meeting was to delve into the legal framework of the Electoral Act, 2021, which many individuals lack understanding of. Nwagwu expressed, “The key objective of this town hall meeting is to raise awareness about the legal framework governing our elections." During interactions with journalists about the upcoming 2023 general elections, Nwagwu highlighted the language...

Foreign Illegal Gold Miners Invade Cross River Community, Leaders Express Concern

4May

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Foreign Illegal Gold Miners Invade Cross River Community, Leaders Express Concern

A community in Ifumkpa, located in Akamkpa LGA of Cross River State, is facing a crisis due to the increasing presence of foreign illegal gold miners. According to local leaders speaking to NewsNow, these miners operate without paying any royalties to the community. The community leaders have raised alarm that these foreign miners have managed to influence the local youths against them. As a result, whenever the community questions the activities of the illegal miners, the youths retaliate by physically assaulting them and issuing threats. Chief Cletus Ibuni, the village head of Ifumkpa community, expressed his concern, stating, “We are unfamiliar with the individuals who have come into our community and taken control of our forests under the guise of gold mining. They are numerous, a...

Concerns raised by C’River border communities over refugee influx and encroachment on farms

4May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Concerns raised by C’River border communities over refugee influx and encroachment on farms

Borderline communities in Obanliku and Obudu LGAs within the Northern Senatorial District of Cross River State are distressed by the constant arrival of refugees from Cameroon and the persistent encroachment on their farmlands by individuals from Benue State. Expressing their concerns during a town hall meeting attended by key stakeholders including paramount rulers, clan heads, village heads, youth groups, and heads of security institutions in the district, the communities highlighted the challenges they face. At the meeting, the Director-General of the Cross River State Border Commission (BORDERCOM), Onun Ngim Okpo, engaged with the residents as part of the state government's efforts in conducting a Baseline Survey/Needs Assessment of border communities. The stakeholders emphasized ...