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Imposition of candidate on Obubra: Favorable to the LGA or not?

IMPOSITION OF CANDIDATE ON OBUBRA: Favorable to the LGA or not? By David Abam Is the imposed credible..?? Is he a round peg in a round hole..?? Is he the people interest..?? Has he been selfless before now..?? Obubra has ticked affirmative in all question asked... Congratulations Bassey Tom Agara (Doctor academic) on your emergence as obubra PDP chairmanship flag bearer which is timely and redeeming.. When you fight a man small in status but don't win him, look behind him you will see pillars of grace. The people fighting you today are people you have once fought for; for it is true that "the person you fight for go turn around to fight you" As asserted by Falz in his music titled "AMEN". But I implore you to carry all along, especially those fighting you; for you will be chairman obubra and not chairman to your supporters.. There is an uncanny fallacy that an Ikom man pressed you on us, I just laughed.. An Ikom man pay our school fees, obubra

Bandits kill nollywood Actor in Kwara - The Punch

  . The Punch has reported the gruesome murder of one nollywood Actor in Kwara. The report goes: Bandits, suspected to be herdsmen , have killed a Nollywood actor, identified as Juwon , along Ogbomoso/ Ilorin Expressway . It was gathered that the incident happened on Monday morning at Otte area of the Expressway . It was learnt that the bandits suddenly got into the middle of the road and started shooting sporadically when one of the gunshots killed one of the Nollywood actors The deceased , Juwon , was said to be a personal assistant to a popular Yoruba actress , Toyosi Adesanya , who was also on the journey . The actress confirmed that they were on their way to Ilorin for a movie production when the incident happened. Adesanya narrated that she escaped by the whiskers . She called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts to ensure security of lives and property . " We can ' t continue like to this . The poor boy' s life was just taken aw

Agba Jalingo to Gov. Ayade: Stop misleading the people, come clean on the whereabouts of the NGN500 million approved and released for the Cross River Microfinance Bank

Publisher of Cross River watch Citizen Agba Jalingo has replied the Cross River Governor, Sir Ben Ayade on his recent interview in which he exonerated himself from the continuous detention of the journalist calling him a politician instead of a journalist. The journalist writes through Coalition To Free Agba Jalingo.  For The Record: Ayade’s Misleading Tale On Agba Jalingo ...Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not to his own facts...          - Daniel Patrick Moynihan Governor Benedict Ayade of Cross River State on Monday, in what may be his best media spin so far, tried to spurn a narrative by playing the victim card which has remained his best response to every obstacle he has faced, on a matter he seemingly lost control of. We would have kept quiet but due to the fact he choosed in a rather grandeur manner and for the umpteenth time, to shave Citizen Agba Jalingo’s head in his absence, it is only proper we invite him back to properly dispose the hair that wa

I'm the one sustaining Agba Jalingo in detention, I want him releaesd: Gov. Ayade

I'm the one sustaining Agba Jalingo in detention, I want him releaesd - Gov. Ayade BY DAVID PETER The Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency, Sen Prof. Benedict Bengioushuye Ayade, KSJI, on Monday, January 27, 2020 visit President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, at the state house in Abuja. Professor Benedict Ayade, disclosed to journalist in the meeting while responding to questions from State House Correspondents in Abuja on Monday, said Jalingo is standing trial for treasonable charges, which a state cannot charge any individual for such his softness and empathy to media on Agba trial questioning proves with evidence his epitome of humanity, despite all defamatory words bestow on the Governor, Ayade is not guilty nor associative with Agba Jalingo treasonable charges. Professor Bengioushuye speaking, “The case is between Agba Jalingo and the federal government Nigeria. On his Facebook page, he posted an ambitious programme as… _*Please don’t get it wrong, Agba Jali

OBUBRA: A NATION DEEPLY IN LOVE WITH BETRAYAL

OBUBRA: A NATION DEEPLY IN LOVE WITH BETRAYAL ....Desmond Cruz. If as an Obubra son/daughter you believe the notion that the political bickering and crisis rocking Obubra is actually being orchestrated by *EXTERNAL INFLUENCE/FACTOR*, then is obvious you don't know the whole truth or maybe you just  choose to suffer *Selective Amnesia*. I read with utter dismay a write up posted by one of my kinsman, wherein he alleged that all the political leaders ever produced from/in Obubra were all products of *Imposition* by non-obubra indigenes. To underscore his point, a roll call of past leaders and their alleged political godfathers (Imposers) was published. Now, my mission here is to categorically state that the greatest problem Obubra have is not POLITICAL IMPOSITION but SELFISHNESS AND BETRAYAL. It is important to understand that the system of politics obtainable in Nigeria allows a political party to interfere in the affairs of it's members from the Ward to the National Le

See full list of winners and nominees for the 2020 Grammys

See the list of winners (in bold) and Nominees below. ALBUM OF THE YEAR I,I, Bon Iver Norman F***ing Rockwell!, Lana Del Rey When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, Billie Eilish Thank U, Next, Ariana Grande I Used to Know Her — H.E.R. 7 — Lil Nas X Cuz I Love You (Deluxe) — Lizzo Father of the Bride — Vampire Weekend SONG OF THE YEAR “Always Remember Us This Way,” Natalie Hemby, Lady Gaga, Hillary Lindsey & Lori McKenna, songwriters (Lady Gaga) “Bad Guy,” Billie Eilish O’Connell & Finneas O’Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish) “Bring My Flowers Now,” Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim Hanseroth & Tanya Tucker, songwriters (Tanya Tucker) “Hard Place,” Ruby Amanfu, Sam Ashworth, D. Arcelious Harris. H.E.R. & Rodney Jerkins, songwriters (H.E.R.) “Lover,” Taylor Swift, songwriter (Taylor Swift) “Norman F***ing Rockwell,” Jack Antonoff & Lana Del Rey, songwriters (Lana Del Rey) “Someone You Loved,” Tom Barnes, Lewis Capaldi, Pere Kelleher, Benjami

Cardi B boobs pops out at pre Grammy Event as Offset becomes grabby

Cardi B boobs pops out at pre Grammy Event as Offset becomes grabby "Money" rapper wore a revealing fuchsia and black sequined dress to Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's annual event in Beverly Hills the night before the ceremony and was accompanied by the Migos star, who got rather grabby both on the red carpet and inside the party. Cardi, who occasionally shares on Instagram raunchy posts involving Offset, didn't seem to mind at all. "Babe my t-tties keep poppin out," Cardi wrote on Instagram, alongside a photo of the two. Offset's gestures did appear to be functional; Instagram user @iamkiradior captured video of him helping his wife with a wardrobe malfunction. The two arrived together holding hands and Offset could barely keep his hands off Cardi throughout the whole night, E! News has learned. The two were also spotted kissing and cuddling. The gala honored Sean "Diddy" Combs and other celebrity guests included Beyoncé a

I'm a major General: Buhari tell Nigerians, reveals the cabal in Aso Rock

I'm a major General: Buhari tell Nigerians, reveals the cabal in Aso Rock President Muhammadu Buhari has opened up on relationship with his Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. He also spoke on comments by former Minister of Defence, T.Y. Danjuma, about the general election in Nigeria and the speculation that a “cabal” exists in his government Buhari, in a chat with The Interview Magazine, also gave an insight to his formation of the Economic Advisory Council (EAC), the rule of law, among others. On the EAC and how the body has been silent, Buhari said: “They don’t have to play to the gallery in doing their work. They don’t have to do it on the pages of newspapers, but rest assured that they are working quietly and efficiently. Results are what matter, and you will see their influence on our economic policies in due course.” Speaking on Nigeria election, Buhari agreed that talks about 2023 polls has been gaining momentum. “It is often said that while statesmen think of gove

Nigerian Singer Burna boy looses Grammy to Angelique Kidjo

Nigerian music sensation, Burna Boy lost his chance at a Grammy award tonight during the 62nd Grammy Awards which held at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles. Burna Boy lost to veteran singer Angelique Kidjo. The other nominees in the category were Altin Gün, Bokanté & Metropole Orkest Conducted By Jules Buckley, and Nathalie Joachim With Spektral Quartet. If Burna Boy had won, he would have been the second Nigerian to win a Grammy. The first Nigerian to win a Grammy is Sikiru Adepoju. He won it in 2009 for an album called  Global Drum Project  with Mickey Hart, Giovanni Hidalgo and Zakir Hussein. Last year, Afrobeat act Seun Kuti was nominated in the same category. His older brother Femi Kuti has been nominated four times.

Amb. Jerry Odey vowes to change the face of Yala LGA if elected Council Chairman

 A foremost Cross River born entrepreneur, convener of Bring back our oil wells campaign and a staunch supporter of His Excellency, Sen. Prof. Ben Ayade. Ambassador Amgboji Jerry Odey has promised to deliver quality leadership and create jobs for the people of elected chairman of Yala Local Government council come Cross River State Council Elections scheduled for March this year.  Ambassador Odey who has brought his youthful energies and creativity to bear in the journey to change the face of Yala has said his Government will help reposition Yala in the state map and lead the people to reclaim its lost glory. He said he will use the good office of a council chairman to advance and entrench the principles of democracy for the good of the people. In one of his recent chats with press men, he stated in his own word: "From 1960 till date, we have recorded both successes and shortcomings in democratic development in Nigeria. Going forward as younger generation, we must not all

CRSMIDC: C’River Government partners World Bank, enriches lives with 92 CSD Plans and 218 multi-sectoral projects across the State; sets sights on more plans

CRSMIDC: C’River Government partners World Bank, enriches lives with 92 CSD Plans and 218 multi-sectoral projects across the State; sets sights on more plans The Cross River State Commissioner for International Development/ Global Donor Cooperation, Dr. Inyang Asibong, has highlighted the activities of the State Government in partnership with World Bank as they create sustainable development in the State through multi-sectoral projects. She made this known during the post Completion and Sustainability workshop for the Community and Social Development Program (CSDP) in Calabar. Since the onset of the Governor Ben Ayade- led Administration, 69 Community Development plans comprising 168 multi-sectoral micro-projects and another 23 Community Development activities comprising 50 multi-sectoral micro-projects have also been completed.” The projects spread across the state include classroom blocks, health posts, equipping of staff quarters, boreholes for pipe-borne water, culverts, m

Nollywood: Popular Filmmaker and Media guru, Eriacy Confidence appointed SA on Media to President Emeka Rollas

Nollywood: President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria Emeka Rollas appoints 37 Special Advisers including Cross River born top filmmaker and blogger The President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, a foremost body for all Actors in Nigeria has appointed 37 top nollywood  celebrities as Special Advisers. The list which includes popular Actor and former President of the guild, Segun Arinze, filmmaker and member of the Lagos State House of Assembly Hon. Desmond Elliott, Bob Manuel Udokwu, Emeka Enyiocha  and others. The president also appointed Cross River born filmmaker and blogger Eriacy Confidence into the presidential media Team. Below is the full list 1.CHIEF OF STAFF…. IFEOMA OKEKE-OZZOUDE 2.    SPECIAL ADVISER ON INTERNATIONAL TRAVELS… AGILITY ONWURAH 3.    DIRECTOR INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATIONS… SEGUN ARINZE  4.    PRESIDENTIAL ADVISTER ON GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS… HON. DESMOND ELIOTT 5.    DIRECTOR MEMBERSHIP AND ETHICS… BOB MANUEL UDOKWU 6.    SENIOR SPECIAL ADVISER ON INTER-GUIL

Meet Etta Emmanuel, first Cross Riverian to win International Education Summit Award

A former Aspirant for House of Representatives, Abi/Yakurr Federal Constituency and indigene of Ugep in Yakurr Local Government Area, Cross River state, Ambassador Ettah Emmanuel O has Emerged winner at the INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION SUMMIT & AWARDS 2020. (IESA) BANGKOK, THAILAND. Ambassador Emmanuel made history by becoming the first Cross Riverian to win the award. Congratulations!  AMB. ETTAH EMMANUEL O. THE DIRECTOR GENERAL,  NIGERIA YOUTHS ARISE FOR TRUE DEMOCRACY (NYAFTD). Proud Winner of IESA-2020, Bangkok! IESA-2020, Bangkok Welcome to the IESA (International Education Summit and Awards) 2020 Bangkok, Thailand! We are glad to inform you that you have been selected as a Winner for the PRESTIGIOUS OUTSTANDING COACHING INSTITUTE of the year Award . Congratulations! It is well deserved! The International Jury, that selected you for the Award, comprised of highly experienced, accomplished personages from the field of education. You will receive your Award at a Mega

Actors Guild Of Nigeria Set For 9th Biannual Lecture,Appoints 37 Special Advisers

Actors Guild Of Nigeria Set For 9th Biannual Lecture,Appoints 37 Special Advisers The Nigerian Actors umbrella body, Actors Guild of Nigeria has rolled out its activities for the year 2020. This was unveiled at a Press Conference held in Lagos on Thursday and addressed by its President Mr Emeka Rollas. Two major events have been lined up for the first quarter of the year according to him. These are the unveiling and formal launch of the guild's first movie scheduled to be unveiled in Abuja in February depicting the Nigerian Army's fight against insurgency as well as the 9th Inauguration Lecture and Honors Nite which will feature a lecture with the theme " The Strategic Role of Nollywood In the Nigerian Economy” The event is slated to take place at Ladi Kwali Hall of the Sheraton Hotel Abuja on 11th March 2020. The President also used the occasion to enumerate some of the achievements recorded by the guild so far after its election in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State in

Obubra/Ebonyi crisis: Ofenekpa returns Missing Isobo man, displays unwavering commitment to the sustenance of peace between the Mbembe and Isobo

Obubra/Ebonyi crisis: Ofenekpa returns Missing Isobo man, displays unwavering commitment to the sustenance of peace between the Mbembe and Isobo By Eriacy Confidence Oba Coneri Magazine  The Ofenekpa community of Obubra has displayed what could be referred to as unwavering commitment to the restoration and sustenance of peace between the Mbembe people of Obubra and their Isobo/Izzi counterparts in Ebonyi state by returning one Mr  Peter Omeji, an Isobo man who lost his way few days ago and found himself in Ofenekpa, an Mbembe speaking community in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State. According to Omukwu Chris who posted the good news on the WhatsApp platform of Mbembe People's Assembly while expressing satisfaction in the strong resolve by both parties to the peace Accord, said the Ofenekpa people promptly placed a call on Hon Declan Ovunna who rushed to Ofenekpa and picked the lost Isobo man. He has since handed over the man to Isobo people. In his words:

Abi/Yakurr Rerun: Alex Egbona defeats John Gaul with 29,716 votes to return to the green chamber

The candidate of the All Progressive Congress APC in the Abi/Yakurr Federal Constituency Rerun Election conducted in Ekureku 1 & 2  Hon. Dr. Alex Egbonna has defeated his opponent  of the People's Democratic Party PDP Hon John Gaul Lebo, former Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly  with well over 29,716 as  against 26,039 votes respectively. Dr. Egbonna was declared winner and returned to the green chamber to represent Abi/Yakurr federal constituency  by the Cross River State Resident electoral commissioner, Dr. Alalibo Sinikiem Johnson, after securing the highest votes in the election.