El-Zakzakky: PDP group condemns arson, attack on innocent citizens by IMN members

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The PDP Rebirth Mandate, has condemned in its entirety the arson and attacks on innocent Nigerians by members of the Ibrahim El-Zakzaky-led Islamic Movement in Nigeria, IMN. The group was reacting to the Monday’s attack by the Shiite militants on emergency point of the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA and innocent citizens leading to deaths. Reacting to the incident, PDP Rebirth Mandate frowned at the attack, while warning members of the opposition party against sponsoring or participating in the protest by the violent group. Charles Ukaha, President of the group,…

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No Plan To Increase Fuel Pump Price, Senate Insists

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…Gives media outfit ultimatum to retract publication against the upper legislative chamber …Reveals PPRA yet remit over N160bn to FERMA for road maintainance The Senate on Sunday debunked the news making the rounds over an alleged proposed plan to increase the pump price of petroleum from N145 to N150, saying such has not been discussed on the floor of the Senate and urged Nigerians to disregard the news. Speaking on the report which has attracted reactions and wide condemnation from various stakeholders, at his residence in Abuja, the Chairman Senate…

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Terrorists Using Young Cryptocurrency Traders To Fund Their Activities — EFCC Chairman

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The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),Mr Ola Olukoyede has said that some young cryptocurrency traders in Nigeria are unaware that terrorists are using them to trade and fund terrorism in the country. The anti-graft chief revealed that some of the people who received money to trade in cryptocurrencies did not know that their financiers were sponsors of terrorism. Olukoyede also noted that some of the 1,146 bank accounts recently frozen by the commission were conduits for terrorism funding. He spoke during an event organised by some…

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C’River Speaker’s CPS Urges Society to Recognize Boys’ Emotional Needs on International Day of the Boy Child

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The Chief Press Secretary to the speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Mr. Matthew Okache has called on society to recognize the emotional needs of the boy child. He made this known today on International Day of the Boy Child, his statement, aimed at acknowledging the often-overlooked struggles of young boys, emphasized their emotional well-being and the importance of recognizing their inherent worth. Okache pointed to the societal expectations placed on boys to remain strong and silent, often at the expense of their mental health. He expressed…

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C’River Assembly Vows To Stop, Revoke Concessioned Industries Under Ayade – Speaker Ayambem

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Based on investigations into deals and agreements under the immediate past Governor of Cross River State, Prof Ben Ayade, the Speaker of Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Elvert Ayambem, has disclosed that the State Assembly has vowed to stop and revoke deals on concessioned industries. This move and action is as a probe ignited into Ayade-led administration, which Ayambem said the State Assembly is poised and dogged in ensuring every wrong and illegal approach to executing contracts, concessions and spending of public funds. He also disclosed that…

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Cross River Electricity Bill 2024: Transforming The State Energy Landscape Through Innovative Legislative Framework

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Recently, the Commissioner, Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy Prince Eka Williams presented the Draft Cross River State Electricity Bill 2024 to the Attorney General/Commissioner, Ministry of Justice Barr. Ededem Ani at his office at the New Secretariat, Calabar, Cross River State. The presentation marked a significant milestone in the Journey to the transformation of the Cross River State Energy landscape and provision of access to sustainable Electricity for citizens and residents of the State. The Cross River State Electricity Bill 2024 is an Executive Bill which seeks to take…

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Asset Recovery: Our Mission Not Vendetta – Speaker

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…hails Gov’s prudent management of resources ….commends Ayade for including C’River among APC States By Ebriku John Friday The Speaker, Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, has assured that the move to recover the State’s assets is not a mission of vendetta but in the interest of the state and our people. Ayambem gave the assurance during a chat with journalists in Abuja, to debunk rumour making the rounds that the leadership of the State Assembly is on revenge mission on perceived individuals in the previous…

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C’River Govt To Procure 50 Operational Vehicles To Boost Security Soon, Says Speaker

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…Tasks FG on operational logistics, improved welfare for security agencies By Ebriku John Friday In a bid to boost security across the state, the Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly Rt Hon Elvert Ayambem has said the state government has concluded arrangements to procuring operational vehicles for security agencies. This is just as the Speaker urged the Federal Government to take the issue of insecurity seriously by providing operational vehicles and world-class gadgets for the security agencies as well as improved welfare to boost their morals. The…

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African Refiners, Distributors Association, Partners Global LPG Announce $1 billion Fund For Clean Cooking In Africa

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By Ebriku John Friday The Global LPG Partnership (GLPGP) and the African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA) announce their intention to raise a $1 billion fund to enable clean cooking with liquified petroleum gas (LPG) for millions of people ahead of the International Energy Agency (IEA) Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa. This game-changing venture aims at stimulating and supporting rapid LPG sector development in Africa at scale, building on ARDA members’ distribution and human capacity and GLPGP’s LPG policy, regulatory and investment planning capability. The goal is to catalyze…

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Sen Odey Named Chairman Of Technical Committee For Refugee And Host Communities Education Project In Cross River

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Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Senator Stephen Odey Ph D has been inaugurated Chairman of the Technical Committee of GPE Refugee and host communities Education project by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), in collaboration with Save the Children International (SCI) Nigeria and Mediatrix Development Foundation, UNHCR, on Tuesday in Calabar. The inauguration was performed by the Federal Ministry of Education representative, Mr Godwin Odey, on behalf of the Permanent Secretary, Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, OON, mni, with Senator Stephen Odey as Chairman and 7 others as members. The Committee…

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Otu Secures $3.5bn Afreximbank Funding For Bakassi Deep Seaport

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By Ebriku John Friday Cross River State government, has secured a $3.5 billion funding from the Pan-African multilateral financial institution, African Export-importbank (Afreximbank) for some of its key infrastructure projects in the state. Governor Bassey Otu, who was in Egypt, last week for a workshop, also visited the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in Cairo, to explore partnership in key infrastructure projects to be undertaken in the state. The workshops held during the visit culminated in the signing of a project preparation facility for the development of a deep seaport estimated…

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Hon Peter Akpanke: The Wonder Of A Simplified Leadership

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In the ever-changing landscape of political leadership, it is rare to find a representative who is truly dedicated to serving the people. However, Hon Peter Akpanke has proven himself to be one amongs exceptional leaders. As he approaches his one-year anniversary in office, it is evident that his commitment to effective representation and simplified leadership has made a significant impact on his constituents. Hon Peter Akpanke Akpanke, a member of the People’s Democratic party, was elected as the representative for Obanliku, Bekwarra and Obudu Federal Constituency in 2023. From the…

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