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Democracy Day: Egbara Felicitates CrossRiverians, Advocates Values That Deepen Democracy By Eriacy Confidence Coneri Magazine As the nation marks the 2020 Democracy day amidst lock down resulting from the outbreak of corona virus pandemic, the Honourable commissioner for humanity and social welfare in cross River State, Mrs Blessing Egbara has called on  CrossRiverians and indeed Nigerians to imbibe values that will deepen democracy in the country. The commissioner in a Democracy Message to Nigerians identified patriotism, discipline, tolerance and social justice as veritable tools for deepening democracy in the country. The humanitarian also charged Nigerians to be  law abiding well as ensure peaceful coexistence with neighbors. 'I felicitate with the people of Cross River State and Nigeria in this year's democracy day celebration. Although, the celebration has been hampered by the outbreak of the corona virus pandemic, yet, it is necessary for all of us to imbib

Obubra majority leader felicitates Buhari and Ayade on the occasion of democracy day celebration, sues for peaceful coexistence By Eriacy Confidence Coneri Magazine The majority Leader of Obubra Legislative council, Hon. Anthony Ebokdima Onagha has called on Obubrans, Cross Riverians and indeed Nigerians to live peacefully with one another. The leader who commended president Muhammadu Buhari for maintaining peace and unity, upholding the nations economy and most remarkably his struggles to end the ravaging Pandemic Covid-19 also appreciated Gov. Ben Ayade's untiring effort in the industrializing Cross River as well as upholding the state's Democracy and above his efforts in preventing  the ravaging Pandemic (Covid-19) from entering the state. "It is my pleasure to congratulate the the leadership of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and her entire citizenry on the occasion of her Democracy day celebration. I appreciate in particular the President and project manag

 Democracy Day: Jubilation as Ugwuanyi inaugurates massive development projects Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Friday, amid jubilation, inaugurated multiple development projects in the University town of Nsukka, executed by his administration, as part of the activities commemorating this year's Democracy Day celebration. The projects included a modern complex of eight Magistrate Court Halls and another complex of two High Court Halls with one Open Registry at Nsukka Judicial Division, located at the GRA, Nsukka. The governor also commissioned many internal roads in the University town of Nsukka. Inaugurating the court buildings, Gov. Ugwuanyi stated that the event “marks yet another significant milestone in our efforts to reposition the judiciary of our state to perform its mandate of ensuring the concordance of our society with all extant laws and tenets of democracy, human rights, fundamental freedoms etc”. The brief colourful event was attended by his Dep

The Executive Chairman of Obubra Local Government Area in Cross River State, Hon Dr Bassey Agara Tom has asked Cross Riverians and indeed Nigerians to follow the NCDC guidelines in marking this year's Democracy Day celebration. The Obubra LG Boss said this in his Democracy Message tittled' A CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI AND GOVERNOR BEN AYADE ON THE OCCASION OF DEMOCRACY DAY CELEBRATION' during which he maintained that only the living celebrates and therefore advised Nigerians to wear their nose masks and observe other directives from the NCDC to ensure a COVID 19 free society. The message reads 'It is a simple fact historically that Nigeria as a country has passed through turbulent times over the years since the achievement of independence in 1960 and later inception of democracy in 1993 and 1999 respectively. Inspite of this turbulence, the country is still united in purpose against prophecies of disintegration. But for democracy whic

Fresh troubles may be brewing in Edo State as the All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified Governor Godwin Obaseki from contesting the June 22 governorship primaries of the party over certificates irregularities. Chairman of the APC Edo Governorship primaries Screening Committee, Jonathan announced this Friday at APC National Secretariat Abuja while presenting report of the screening exercise to the party’s National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole. He also said Chris Ogiemwonyi an Matthew Iduoriyekemwen have been disqualified while Osagie Ize-Iyamu, Pius Odubu, and Osaro Obazee have been cleared to run for the primaries. As anticipated, Obaseki after his screening Wednesday night said, he was not sure of getting justice under Oshiomhole whom he described as an interested party in the Edo Governorship primaries. “Like I said, as a party man I have been through the screening process but I do not believe that I will get justice because Comrade Adams Oshiomhole is an interes

DEMOCRACY DAY CELEBRATION: THE PRAGMATIC  DEMOCRAT, RT. HON. BARR OGANA LUKPATA, PhD felicitates CrossRiverians, Nigerians Democracy as popularly opined is the government of the people by the people and for the people. This truism explains the man Rt.Hon. Ogana Lukpata PhD who has through the years of politicking distinguished himself as a true and pragmatic Democrat known for his avowed commitment to grassroots Democracy where the people choose their leaders. Democracy has come to stay as a way of life in Nigeria since it's advent some two decades ago starting off with Chief Olusegun Obasanjo GCFR when the then Military Ruler Rtd.General Abdul salami Abubakar GCFR handed over to a democratically elected government on May 29, 1999 signalling the birth of a democracy that will be nurtured through the years devoid of any form of Military Interregnum. Prior to this time precisely during Rtd. General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida GCFR, there was some form of attempt between 1990

C'River: Ministry of Humanity and Social welfare provides palliative for staff of Government owned social institutions during COVID-19 lockdown By Eriacy Confidence The Ministry of Humanity and Social Welfare, Cross River State has provided palliatives for staff of Government owned social institutions to help reduce the effect of the hardship resulting from the outbreak of corona virus pandemic in the country. Presenting the palliatives consisting of bags of Rice, garri and cash to staff of one of the state owned orphanage in Calabar, precisely at Uwanse, the Honourable commissioner for Humanity and social welfare, Mrs Blessing Egbara said the package was to meant to assist staff of the ministry cushion the effect of the pandemic.  While urging staff to pray to God to heal the world of the plague, the commissioner promised to always, through her office assist them from time to time. "We are aware that many of our staff need our assistance in this period of hardship a

HONOURABLE CHRIS ENYI CONGRATULATES DR BASSEY AGARA TOM ON HIS VICTORY AS THE EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF OBUBRA LGA, SAYS HE HAS NO HARD FEELINGS AGAINST HIM. The former Peoples Democratic party (PDP) chairmanship aspirant for Obubra LGA, Hon Chris Enyi has congratulated the executive chairman of Obubra Local Government Council, Hon Dr Bassey Agara Tom on his well_deserved victory as chairman in the just concluded Local Government Election in the state. He expressed his warmth felicitation in a letter dated 8th June, 2020, signed by himself onbehalf of his family and his supporters and delivered personally to the chairman on the 10th of June. He said he was well pleased with the results of the Election as he believes totally in the cause of the party, PDP. " I am also confident that you will serve the good people of Obubra Local Government well in the decision you will make for our dear Local Government Area. "I know you are wise, smart and discerning as you have proven

OBUBRA COUNCIL CHAIRMAN,DR BASSEY AGARA TOM MEETS WITH COUNCIL STAFF, PROMISES REWARD FOR HARD WORK. By Bright Ibingha Coneri Magazine The executive chairman of Obubra Local Government Council, Hon Dr Bassey Agara Tom has yesterday met with a cross section of the staff of Council in the Council auditorium. The meeting which had in attendance the head of Local Government Administration Mr Larry Ekpenyong and his Assistant, directors of departments and other staff was meant to familiarise the staff with the new chairman of Council which also offered an opportunity for the chairman to address them on some pertinent issues. In a welcome address, the head of Local Government Administration (HOLGA) Mr Larry Ekpenyong congratulated the chairman on his well deserved victory at the poll, saying that his victory was an expression of love by the people of Obubra and that he was certain that the chairman Dr Bassey Tom has the ability to reciprocate the gesture by providing the dividends

C'River: Obubra LG chairman Hon. Dr Bassey Agara Tom meets with PDP chapter executives, ward chairmen, offers olive branch to aggrieved members ...says his victory is for the good of all. By Eriacy Confidence The Executive chairman of Obubra Local Government council, Hon. Dr Bassey Agara Tom has offered olive branch to aggrieved members of the party, especially those who vied unsuccessfully for various positions in the just concluded LG elections in the state. The chairman who disclosed this yesterday 10th June 2020 during an expanded meeting with Chapter Executives and Ward chairmen of the people's Democratic Party PDP held at the council Hall, Obubra in his effort to ensure a stronger and more united PDP in the Area, maintained that his victory is for the good of all including non members of the party. He assured that all members will be carried along in his administration. '...As chairman of Obubra LGA, I am determined and willing to work with all members of th

Obaseki sends strong warning to Oshiomhole ahead of Edo 2020 guber primary Edo 2020: Setback for Obaseki as INEC confirms direct primary for APC INEC has given approval for APC in Edo state to conduct its primary through direct mode. Both warring parties have been at loggerhead since, with APC lately declaring that it would not go back on its decision to set a level ground for all the aspirants in the state. Apart from the governor, five other aspirants including Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu have shown interest in governing the state. In a statement by INEC, the electoral umpire approved direct primary for the ruling party, posing a challenge against the second term ambition of the incumbent governor. Festus Okoye, INEC spokesman, also disclosed that Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), however, opted for an indirect primary election. Okoye further added that 15 of the 18 parties participating in the September 19 election have indicated interest in conducting primaries. On why

Edo 2020: Setback for Obaseki as INEC confirms direct primary The second-term bid of Governor Godwin Obaseki has been hit by a setback - It has now become clear that the governor will wrestle five other aspirants to get APC ticket The re-election bid of Godwin Obaseki was on Tuesday, June 9, hit by a massive wave of setback after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) approved direct primary for All Progressive Congress in Edo state.  recall that the adoption of the direct primary by the ruling party recently generated a ripple of controversies following its rejection by Obaseki and his loyalists. The Edo governor, who is also contesting, believed that the process which allows all card-carrying members of the party to partake in the selection of the flagbearer is a ploy against him by Adams Oshiomhole.

By Saintlaw Coneri Magazine Yesterday 6th June, the executive chairman of Obubra Local Government made his way to the Local government area after a joyful  swearing in at Calabar In preparation for the assumption of duty and swearing in of His councillors on Monday 8th June,2020.  Indeed the expression and  joy of receptiveness shown by the good people of Obubra shows that hope has finally return to the local government. The New Obubra where the sons/daughters of nobody will be come somebody without knowing anybody is here now. Let us shun grievances, hatred and irrelevant criticism and give him the needed support so that he can develop the LGA to the enviable height.  Dr. Bassey Agara Tom is the chairman of both PDP, YPP, LP , SDP, APC. He will carry everyone along and bring the fruitful Obubra we all clamour for alive  once again Congratulations Boss Dr. Bassey Tom Long live the good people of Obubra  LGA.  SAINTLAW.

The Councilor representing Osopong Ward 1, Hon. Anthony Ebokdima Onagha has emerged the majority leader of the 7th assembly of Obubra legislative council. The councilor who  was yesterday inaugurated alongside ten others has pledged to, in collaboration with various stakeholders, put modalities in place to arrest the recurring communal crises between neighboring Ebonyi state and Cross River. Hon. Tony who is adjudged the youngest councillor, while speaking to Eriacy Confidence of Coneri Magazine in his reception venue held at Chief Ernest Irek's resident appealed to both parties to sheath their swords and embrace dialogue in the interest of peace. The inauguration of the 7th Assembly  which took place at the legislative chamber, Obubra LG council  had in attendance the Executive Chairman of the Local Government, Hon. Dr Bassey Agara Tom, the member representing Obubra 2 state constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly Hon Frank Ovat, the Commissioner for indust

The Councilor representing the good people of Ofumbongha/Yala Ward in Obubra Local Government Area who doubles as the chief whip of the Obubra legislative council Hon Glory Okpa was yesterday inaugurated alongside ten others representing the ten wards respectively. The inauguration of the 7th Assembly  which took place at the legislative chamber, Obubra LG council  had in attendance the Executive Chairman of the Local Government, Hon. Dr Bassey Agara Tom, the member representing Obubra 2 state constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly Hon Frank Ovat, the Commissioner for industry, Hon Peter Akam,appointees and other distinguished sons and daughters of the LGA.   The chairman who took over from  the immediate past Head of Local Government Administration HOLGA  Mr. Larry Ekpenyong expressed gratitude to the Almighty and to the good people of Obubra for not only attending the event but also for adopting the Covid-19 order. "I welcome you all to the swearing

 The executive chairman of Obubra L.G.A Hon. Dr Bassey Agara Tom Congratulates the 7th Assembly of Obubra LGA, urges them to be committed in discharging their duties. By Prince Egwo Coneri Magazine It was more than a carnival yesterday across major tracks of Obubra L.G.A from the early hours of 7.30am as the executive chairman of Obubra L.G.A *Most Hon. Dr. Bassey Agara Tom* officially resumed in office after handing over the council arena into the hands of our most high God. In continuation with the administrative process, the chairman indeed paid a familiarity visit to all the offices in the council headquarters questioning aggressively offices that staffs did not come to work. It was with great joy that the inauguration of the 7th council assembly was the first official assignment the Chairman attended immediately after the handing over process by the immediate past head of Local Government Mr. Larry Ekpenyong. In a goodwill message, the Chairman expressed his gratitude

Ayade Grant Council Chairmen With N11.38B Take off Fund, Charged Them To Embark On Grassroot Projects Cross River state governor, Sir Ben Ayade,  Tuesday swore-in the newly elected chairmen and vice chairmen of the 18 local government councils of the state. The event took place at the State Executive Chamber of the Governor’s office, Calabar. The new chairmen and their vice emerged victorious in last Saturday's council polls. The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP cleared the entire 18 councils areas and also produced all the councillors. Speaking after swearing them in, Ayade urged the council Chairmen to avoid unnecessary trips outside their councils, harping on the need for them to stay back home and work for their people. The governor disclosed that he was leaving behind for the newly elected chairmen, N11.386 billion as take off fund, adding that they had no reason not to perform. "Remember I am giving you councils that are not owing salaries, not owing pension

OBUBRA BEHOLD YOUR MOSES; THE RETURN OF THE MESSIAH - DR BASSEY AGARA TOM By: James Agada Coneri Magazine When a nation is in disarray and mash, the people yearn for a change. And when such yearnings persist, there attract God's attention, especially when there emanate from lubish hearts which determines the acts of God. This was the case of the Israelites who were dreed by the malevolent Pharaoh in the land of Egypt until God eventually heard their yens and decided to send them a man called Moses to deliver them from the hands of the culpable Egyptians after several years of anguish. Some of you that have been reading my articles can attest to the fact that, I have in several occasions brought to our consciousness, how the people of Obubra local government Area have been enfeebled and plundered over the years. The exacerbation of the unsavory has persistently coerced the people, especially some concerned patriots to yearn like the Israelites, God finally heard the cry by

Cross River North Bye Elections: Why Rt Hon Ogana Lukpata is the right choice Why RT. Hon. Ogana Lukpata is the favourite and still remain the people choice for the bye- election of the Northern Senatorial District. He is God fearing ,He is competent, intelligent, trust worthy and his humility is un March by any in the political elites in Cross River State. The RT. Hon. Ogana Lukpata was born and  raised of  a peasant family in the Obat autonomous community of North ukelle, Yala Local Government Area of the Northern Senatorial District of Cross River State. He  has a good family life with a wonderful wife  and children. RT. Hon. Ogana Lukpata is an epitome of the Christian virtue of contentment, with a modest leaving house each in Calabar and Obat. Put differently, he is not materialistic, coming from the Deeper Life background of modest, humble and unassuming lifestyle. So he has no interest in accumulating wealth for himself knowing very well that we are pilgrims on earth. He

CRS ANTI-TAX: NURTW, Drivers Association and Others Laud Governor Ben Ayade, Urban Drivers Slash Bus Prices By David Peter As part of COVID-19 palliatives and in furtherance of the State tax exemption law, the Cross River state NURTW, Drivers Welfare Association and other relevant stakeholders in the transport Union has laud the Cross river state governor Ben Ayade on his declaration of suspension of tax(ticketing) for low income earners. Gratifying the Governor, The leadership of Highway, 8miles Bus drivers Welfare Association expressed their profound gratitude to His Excellency, Sir Ben Ayade as a typical example of a suffrage government with empathy for the people and considering the low income earners due to the economic hardship caused by the outbreak of covid19 pandemic. Owing to the current situation, The association assured to extend the good gesture of His Excellency down to the public by deducting the bus prices, the agreement was sealed after a scrutiny deliber

 THE EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF OBUBRA LGA, DR BASSEY AGARA TOM OFFICIALLY RESUMES OFFICE, PROMISES STAFF MOTIVATION FOR EFFECTIVE DISCHARGE OF DUTY IN THE COUNCIL. By Bright Ibingha The executive chairman of Obubra Local Government Council, Hon Dr Bassey Agara Tom has yesterday June 8th resumed duty officially 6 days after inauguration on the 2nd of June 2020. The God fearing chairman in the early hours of the day conducted the priest of St Francis Catholic Church round the council area to anoint and exorcise the council to set it anew considering the known fact that the council has been left desuetude for more than 5 years. The priest who prayed fervently for the chairman and the council in general reiterated his readiness to support the administration of Dr Bassey Tom both morally and spiritually. Shortly after the anointing session with the priest, the chairman made out time to inspect some sensitive departments in the council in order to be sure of the staff presence in their of

 *CR' CSDA holds Inaugural Management Retreat; Commissioner calls for optimum results* Sequel to the inauguration of the Cross River State Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA) by His Excellency, Sen. (Prof.) Ben Ayade, a fortnight ago, the board earlier today embarked on a one-day management retreat following their commitment to hit the ground running. Declaring the retreat open on behalf of the CRS Governor, the Commissioner for International Development Cooperation, Dr. Inyang Asibong, goaded the agency not to rest on its oars until development is stretched to the length and breadth of State; their inaugural mandate. The chairman of the Agency, Mr. Tony Ikpeme, was full of appreciation to the State Government and hinted on the importance of the management retreat as a means of cultivating expertise for the overall benefit of the State The Ag. GM of the Agency, Mr Fidel Udie seized the opportunity to highlight the various achievements of the Agency in ensuring

A woman simply identified as Mama Ejima  and her two sons were reportedly caught and beaten to coma stealing cassava yesterday in River State.  The woman who was paraded on the street by residents of  Obite, Egi, Onelga of River State blamed hunger as cause of the act.