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The people of  Anambra state, home and abroad  as well as friends and family members nationwide have taken to the media to rain encomiums on US based Medical Doctor and leading Guber Hopeful for Anambra Gubernatorial Race, Dr Godwin Maduka as he celebrates his 61st birthday in grand style. According to supporters, Dr. Maduka is undoubtedly the most qualified and popular candidate for the Anambra Guber Race due to his antecedents and is noted for his humanitarian disposition. In a statement, Engr. Obinna Okafor, SA Media & Strategic Communication to Dr. Godwin Maduka described the international philanthropist as the saviour of this era deliberately sent to redeem the people of Anambra from Bad leadership, poverty and hardships. In his words "Chief Dr. Godwin Maduka, your journey from extricating poverty, through hardship to accomplishment is truly inspiring. Your overwhelming impact on humanity is felt from your town Umuchukwu, all through Anambra State, South East

Daniel Obo Defeats Victor Ndifon, two others to emerge Chairman of NYCN Cross River State chapter. By Eriacy Confidence Snr Comrade Obo Daniel Obo has defeated  Comrade Ndifon Victor Ogar  by 51 votes to 27 to emerge Chairman of Cross River State chapter of the National Youth council of Nigeria (NYCN) in an election held in Calabar on Saturday 19th June 20 2020. Other contestants, Comr. Gifted Nelson and Comr. Ofem Okoi scored 2 and 0 votes respectively. Obo and other members of  the executive who were declared winners by the returning officer, Comr. Innocent Ajayi, Vice President, South South zone at State Housing Estate field, 3rd Avenue, Calabar are to lead the prestigious organization from 2020 to 2024. Also, the newly elected Eleco Chairman, Comr. Isaac Akpa, affirmed the Exco Members to rule the NYCN, Cross River State (CRS) Chapter from 2020 to 2024. Speaking shortly after the electoral process, the immediate past Chairman, NYCN, Cross River State Chapter, Comr. Ndi

Insecurity: 'We have Failed Nigerians But Don't crucify us Yet' - Buhari The Minister of Defence, General Bashir Magashi (Rtd), on Saturday said he admitted blames on the failure of President Muhammadu Buhari in the area of insecurity afflicting the country. Gen. Magashi, who was speaking while being honored in a reception organised by the Kano Concern Citizens Initiative KCCI, Saturday, said, “President Buhari should rest and allow us now to take full responsibility of what happens in his government.” He added that “Nigerians should have full confidence in us and the government because we will be fair to all when its comes to the protection of human souls and their properties.” He also noted that the issue of defence was a crusial assignment that needs the participation of everybody to achieve. He assured that President Muhammadu Buhari has truly gotten trustworthy hands that would help his government to succeed and they would not rest until they achieve the

NDDC: 'Heads will roll’ – Buhari’s aide, Onochie says  By Seun Opejobi President Muhammadu Buhari’s Personal Assistant on Social Media, Lauretta Onochie has declared that heads will roll at the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC. Onochie issued the warning while commenting on the ongoing forensic audit of NDDC. NDDC’s Interim Management Committee is under investigation for alleged mismanagement of N40bilion. Recently, the Senate had vowed to unearth the truth and expose those behind the alleged mismanagement of the huge sum. Following the alleged sharp financial practices, Buhari had in October last year ordered a forensic audit of NDDC’s operations from 2001 to 2019. However, Onochie described Buhari’s decision as wise. In a tweet last night, Onochie wrote: “PRESIDENT BUHARI IS Wise" “NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt, Completed in less than 6 months of the Interim Management Committee set up to oversee the NDDC. Completed After 20 years! “A Fo

Sports: Chelsea's All Time Record Goal Scorer, Frank Lampard is 42 By Eriacy Confidence Coneri Magazine Chelsea's all-time record goal-scorer, the only midfielder to have scored 150+ Premier League goals, three-time Premier League winner and Champions League winner. Frank Lampard was born on the 19th June 1980 and has been hugely successful in his soccer career playing for the English side.

Cross River: Nde, a Bakor Speaking Clan in Ikom LGA Enthrones a New Ruler  By Eriacy Confidence Coneri Magazine The people of Anagha community in Nde Clan, Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State on the 20th of June crowned  His Royal Highness, Simon Esoso Ekom as their new ruler. Nton Simon Ekom was  unanimously selected by  King Makers of Anagha Community on the 20th of May, according to Anagha custom and tradition without his knowledge as Village Head of Anagha. His choice was presented at a general meeting of Anagha  Community Assembly on the 21st of  May, 2020. He was again unanimously elected by the Assembly to replace HH Nton Ayan Asigbe who passed on in 2013. HH Simon Esoso Ekom is a member of Beta Loya Age grade, a younger age grade to Mkpanya age grade that was expected to take over the headship. However, because of the leadership qualities of the young man, all members of Mkpanya age grade, including many retired Directors from the state and Federal Ci

Sad: Father of Former Plateau State Governor, Joshua Dariye kidnapped again By Eriacy Confidence Coneri Magazine Suspected kidnappers have again kidnaped the father of a former Governor of Plateau State, Joshua Dariye. The abducted, Defwan Dariye was reported to have been kidnapped before in February 2015 at his home in plateau state. He later retrieved his sovereignty a few days after being extricated by some vigilantes. It was reported that the kidnapper visited the early 90+ year old man and kidnapped him. Investigations of his whereabouts is still ongoing.

 Yala born entrepreneur, High Chief Peters Higgins has urged stakeholders of the North to consider the minority ethnic groups in Yala LGA ahead of Cross River North senatorial bye elections in the state.  The High Chief who pleaded particularly for the Ukelle speaking minority, said they have not had a shot at such an exalted office since the return of democracy to Nigeria, assured Barr Ogana Lukpata of his unalloyed support.  "Let's give the Senate to the Yala Minority, the none Yala speaking Yalas like the UKELLES in the spirit of democracy" However, the detribalized leader said he is not against any Yala speaking aspirant in the race but that it should be someone with the capacity to transform the north. "I am not against any Yala speaking man that wishes to run for the office but it must be someone with capacity"

COVID 19: 8 benefits of drinking water immediately you wake up in the morning: No. 8 will shock you. Japanese ladies are notable for their slim, healthy, and toned figures. While hereditary qualities more likely than not assumes a job, many case that their wake-up routine may likewise be helping them remain more beneficial. Put simply, most Japanese women drink water immediately upon waking. This custom, presently profoundly established inside Japanese culture, is really a type of water treatment that is logically demonstrated to help cure various body issue. Unlike the U.S. and other western countries, Japan’s population does not suffer heavily from disorders such as obesity and diabetes. It stands to reason that we could learn a thing or two from their healthier lifestyles! Why is Drinking Water So Important? For a beginning, 70% of your body is comprised of water, so it’s basic to keep it new and beat up to keep the body working appropriately. At the point when the body’s w

Cross River: Obubra Council Boss, Dr Bassey Tom meets with PHCN, set to restore steady power supply in the LG By Bright Ibingha Coneri Magazine The executive chairman of Obubra Local Government Council, Hon Dr Bassey Agara Tom has decried the continuous darkness experienced in Obubra LGA despite the effort of the digital governor of the state, Sir Ben Ayade in making and implementing  policies geared toward bringing succor to the lives of the people, which also include improvement of electricity supply in the state. The chairman said this yesterday June 19 as he paid a visit to the officials of the PHCN in Apiapum. When asked why the Local Government is starved of light that other LGAs are enjoying, the manager in charge of Obubra distribution unit, Engr. Patrick said some transformers and feeders were in very bad conditions and until they are replaced, electricity supply in the LGA will remain a mirage. He said the chairman should focus in the council area light for his comfort

Shocking: Nigeria Records 667 New Cases Of COVID-19 As Total Infections Exceed 19,000 Nigeria on Friday recorded 667 new cases of the novel coronavirus pushing its total infections past the 19,000 mark, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). According to the health agency, Lagos reported the highest number of new cases with 281, Abia with 48, Oyo with 45, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) with 38 cases. Other states with new cases include Ogun (37), Enugu (31), Ondo (23), Plateau (21), Edo (19), Delta (18), Rivers (18), Bayelsa (17), Akwa Ibom (17), Kaduna (14), Kano (12), Bauchi (9), Gombe (4), Osun (3), Benue (3), Kwara (3), Ekiti (2), and Borno (1). The total number of cases in the country now stands at 19,147 while successfully discharged patients are 6,581; the number of deaths related to the virus stands at 487. Lagos-281 Abia-48 Oyo-45 FCT-38 Ogun-37 Enugu-31 Ondo-23 Plateau-21 Edo-19 Delta-18 Rivers-18 Bayelsa-17 Akwa Ibom-17

CYBER CRIME: Nigerian pleaded guilty to Internet fraud in the united states. By Eriacy Confidence Coneri Magazine A Nigerian Obinwanne Okeke, encounters 20 years in jail in the United States for cyber crime. He was said to have scammed his unknown victim of $11m. Okeke had been arrested on Friday at the Dulles International Airport in the US by operatives of the Federal Bureau of Investigation for an $11m cyber fraud before he was sentenced. However, the Nigerian Government has been silent about the increasing rate of cyber criminals in the country.

Cross River: Ayade's Aide, Collins Obaji Bemoans The 2020 Democracy Day Missed In Bakassi "It is infelicitously lugubrious that an event slated to foster joy turned out a disaster. The very Bakassi people, specifically the internally displaced people, who have been abandoned by the federal government and demeaned to the lowest ebb of living for the day, should dare to bite the only finger feeding them and striving hard to unshackle them from survival by pittance. His Excellency, Sen. Prof. Sir Ben Ayade, out of his magnanimity and affinity for humanity have braced up to the federal government responsibility of properly relocating the Bakassi people and bringing succour to their pains, a task he has wrought in several ways including the building of a 21st century standard and well equipped estate for the Bakassi people. It's indubitable that His Excellency is humane and has a soft spot for the Bakassi people, but in earnest the June 12, 2020 democracy day saga was a

Breaking: FG Releases 4.5B To 31 Teaching  Hospitals Coneri Magazine Late on Friday, Mr Chris Ngige,The Minister of Labour and Employment(LE) publicized that the Federal Government has acquited the sum of N4.5bn to 31 different federal teaching hospitals in Nigeria. He said in a statement that the amount encompassed inducement subsidies of the striking doctors for the month of April and May. Mr Ngige explained in his statement: “Early this morning, just before we left to see President Muhammad Buhari, the Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning(FBP) disseminated that this morning, it had reimbursed the allowances for inducement to 31 teaching and Federal Teaching Hospitals and disbursed N4.5bn for the payment of April and May.

 Ikom LG chairman meets with council staff, pledges to deliver on mandate By Kingsley Agbor It's the dawn of a new era for the people of Ikom as the Chairman of Council Mr. Kingsley Egumi swings into action to deliver all his good intentions towards the development of the LGA . The Chairman who was sworn into office  few days ago wasted no time to begin discharge of his duties. In spite of all the activities associated with the election victories and swearing-in, the Chairman has  received delegates from different institutions including the team from the Ikom Correctional Centre. The Chairman assured the team from the Prison of his commitment to improve the institution to enable them discharge their duties appropriately. The handing over from the Head of Local Government administration (HOLGA) to the Chairman Mr. Kingsley was a spirit lifting moment. The Chairman of NULGE, Comrade Henry Asima who reacted to the HOLGE's appeal for Staff support to the Chairman,