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Face Of Bakor, Queen Immaculata Marks Birthday Amidst Lock Down, Speaks Against FGM By Eriacy Confidence Coneri Magazine The Winner of the Face of Bakor Nation Beauty Pageant 2019/2020, HRM Queen Joseph Menku Immaculata has called on Cross Riverians to continue to intensify efforts in the fight against the negative practice of Female Genital mutilation in the state as such practice is not healthy to the well-being of the girl child. The graduate of Public Administration from the University of Calabar, made this statement during her birthday celebration in Calabar amidst COVID 19 Lock down. Immaculata who said the pageant has given her the desired advantage to ensure that she sensitize and educate the sons and daughters of Bakor  against such negative practices  as well as contribute more values to the society. In a chat with Coneri Magazine through her manager and the founder/organiser of FOB Mr. Kingsley Agbor, the beauty queen said: "I am Joseph Immaculata Men

C'River State Pharmacuetical Company LTD Takes Delivery Of Ultramodern Production Equipments BY: Bassey, Victor Anjeh Coneri Magazine, Calabar. The Cross River State Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.(Calapharm), has today the 25th day of June 2020, taken delivery of some state of the art production equipments. These consignments according to the Commissioner for Industry, Hon. Peter Egba, were purchased from India (GMP TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LTD.), which happens to be Indian number one manufacturers of  cleanrooms systems and processes, Pharmaceutical industry, machinery and equipments. A world class WHO certified standard manufacturer. The shipment as stated by the commissioner was long due for delivery but was forestalled in transit because of the Covid-19 induced interstate travel ban. Senior Special Assistant to His Excellency on Calapharm, Esuong Uwase, after supervising the delivery process said in a brief interview session, that a total of twenty three (23) conta

 CROSS RIVER/EBONYI YOUTHS PEACE DEVELOPMENT MOVEMENT, ALSO KNOWN AS PEACE AMBASSADORS VISITS CHAIRMAN. The above mentioned organisation, formed for the purpose of  enthroning and maintaining peace in Cross River and Ebonyi States,has yesterday June 24, met with the executive chairman of Obubra Local Government Council, Hon Dr Bassey Agara Tom. Speaking in the meeting, one of the representatives of the group, Comrade Osam Anthony, said the meeting was meant to familiarise themselves with the chairman and to present a communique of their activities since inception on the 5th of September 2019 to him. Comrade Osam Anthony stated that since the organisation was inaugurated, the Cross River/ Ebonyi border areas have been relatively peaceful, he solicited support from the chairman to enable the organisation succeed, to ensure a continuous peaceful coexistence in the area. The National vice president of the organisation, comrade Lucky Okpechi, also briefed the chairman on the recent ki

 Calabar South Council Boss Restores Power At Council  Secretariat. By Nkese Eneyo. Coneri Magazine Calabar. The Chairman of  Calabar South Local Government Area, Hon(Mrs) Esther Bassey has kept to her promise of rewriting the history of Calabar South LGA by restoring Public Power Supply to the Council Headquarters at Anantigha. Hon. Esther Bassey announced the restoration to the staff of Calabar South Council while addressing them during the council's weekly devotion. She told them that the basic necessity of life is paramount in any working environment *to enable them focus* and achieve set goals, as such, the Council cannot be left behind. The Council, from reports made available to the Chairman, *has operated* without power supply for the past three years and this was brought to an end on the 20th of June when the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company  (PHEDC) came to an agreement with the Council and reconnected the power supply that had been cut off. Ho

C'River MLGA, Interparty Affairs Collaborate To Foster Ethical Politics Patricia Ikpai and Sylvia Okoi CRS-MOI Officers reporting from MLGA In a bid to foster ethical political correctness in the State, the Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Hon. Stella Odey has stated her Ministry's commitment to collaborate with the State Inter-Party Affairs' Office and further promote standards that would encourage politics with ethics. The Commissioner made the pledge when she received in audience the Special Adviser on Inter-Party Affairs, alongside major key players recently her Office in Calabar. Welcoming the Team, Hon. Odey said Governor Ben Ayade, as the Chief architect of 'politics with ethics,' has demonstrated pragmatic leadership through the establishment of the Office of  Inter-Party Affairs in the State. She stated that the Governor believes in the transformation of human race in all ramifications and has demonstrated  it through several humanitari

Cross Rriver/Ebonyi Youths Peace Development Movement Meets With  Obubra LG Chairman, Seeks Collaboration  For Enthroning Lasting Peace Between The Two States. Bright Ibingha Coneri Magazine The above mentioned organisation, formed for the purpose of  enthroning and maintaining peace in Cross River and Ebonyi States,has yesterday June 24, met with the executive chairman of Obubra Local Government Council, Hon Dr Bassey Agara Tom. Speaking in the meeting, one of the representatives of the group, Comrade Osam Anthony, said the meeting was meant to familiarise themselves with the chairman and to present a communique of their activities since inception on the 5th of September 2019 to him. Comrade Osam Anthony stated that since the organisation was inaugurated, the Cross River/ Ebonyi border areas have been relatively peaceful, he solicited support from the chairman to enable the organisation succeed, to ensure a continuous peaceful coexistence in the area. The National vice presid

Exposed: Reason We Made Obaseki The Flag Bearer of PDP In Edo Guber Race- PDP Chieftain  The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has emerged as the flag bearer of the  Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)   for the September gubernatorial election in Edo State. He was announced after ratification by party delegates following the withdrawal of his main rival, Kenneth Imasuagbon. With this development, Mr Obaseki will face his main rival, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), at the main election. At least seven other parties have concluded their primaries and selected candidates for the governorship election, according to the electoral commission, INEC. The PDP primary was supervised by the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, and his Zamfara and Oyo counterparts, Bello Mattawalle and Seyi Makinde. According to a chieftain of the People's Democratic Party in Cross River State, Hon. King Sylvester Omenyi, the reason PDP gave their ticket to G

C'RIVER PDP WARD/CHAPTER EXCOS LIST: NASS MEMBERS LOST BID IN ABUJA COURT... In line with the directives of Chief Judge of the FCT that all political matters can only be heard in the states where the matter originated from, the FCT High Court this morning struck out the case filed by National Assembly members trying to stop the National Chairman of PDP, Prince Uche Secondus, the PDP, and Ntufam Edim Inok, Acting Chairman of PDP from altering the list from the National Assembly camp. The Presiding Judge of Court 9 FCT, Justice Jude Okeke who had earlier adjourned to today 25th June to rule on the motion for perpetual injunction declined jurisdiction based on the practice direction urging him to transfer same. It is conclusive from the above that there is no more injunction stopping the PDP from authenticating the list from the primaries as corroborated by the Governor 's camp. Our source from the court stated that this is a bitter pile for National Assembly members fro

 INEC To Partner with CRS COVID-19 Taskforce for Elections in the state. The Cross River State Commissioner for Health Dr Betta Edu has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to digitalize the electoral process to reduce human contact as this will help reduce the high risk of Corona virus spread associated with conventional voting system in Nigerians. Dr Edu made this known to the newly posted Resident Electoral Commissioner Dr Hart Emmanuel during a courtesy visit/familiarization visit earlier in her office. "Let me start by congratulating you on your appointment as the REC for CRS and to officially welcome you to our State, as you know, CRS is the People's Paradise and a land of hospitality made up of very civil, peace loving people. We're pleased to have you sent to our State and I can ssure you of our unflinching support and synergy all through your stay. There's going to be a great working relationship between the health Ministry and

EdO PDP Primary: Obaseki favoured as 2,229 delegates vote today A total of 2,229 delegates, are expected to decide who emerges as the standard bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party for the Edo State governorship election, slated to hold on September 19, 2020. The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan disclosed this, in Abuja, on Wednesday. He said the party followed due process in line with its time-tested procedures of electing eligible delegates, who had the responsibility of electing the most suitable candidate among the array of eligible aspirants seeking to fly the party’s flag in the governorship election. Ologbondiyan also said, “All sensitive and non-sensitive materials have been dispatched to the state. The election will be carried out in strict compliance with COVID-19 prevention guidelines. Members of the Governorship Primary Election Committee are already in Benin for the exercise.” Four persons initially obtained the expression of interest

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 OBUBRA LG CHAIRMAN MEETS CHIEFS, SAYS GOVERNMENT IS SET TO COMPENSATE HARD WORK By James Agada Coneri Magazine Yesterday June 23, 2020 gave a new phase to Obubra Chieftency as the Executive Chairman, Dr Bassey Agara Tom addressed the Chiefs on the need to sit up in the course of discharging their duties. The meeting which was held at the office of the Paramount Ruler of Obubra, mile 1, has in attendance, Chiefs from all clans and villages in the local government Area. In his Adress, the Executive Chairman who expressed satisfaction over the existing peace in the local government Area reiterated that any Chief whose community is found perpetrating violence to disrupt the existing peace shall be held responsible. The Chairman reiterated the need for the prompt payment stipends to the certified Chiefs, adding that his administration will ensure that all dedicated Chiefs are awarded while he will ensure that certificates are issued to those worthy of certification.

Sir And Lady Binang Tony Prince Felicitates Ayade,  Cross Riverians on St John Feast Day, Calls For Peaceful Coexistence In Boki .  By Eriacy Confidence Oba Top Cross River born couple resident in Four Corners Ikom, headquarters of Ikom Local Government Area, Sir and Lady Binang KSJI has felicitated with Sen. Prof. Ben Ayade and indeed Cross River State on St John Day. The couple who hails from Boki Local Government Area of the state, also called for peaceful coexistence amongst families and communities in Boki , adding that it is only peace and hamonious coexistence, that can bring about any meaningful  development.  The Catholic adherents also commended those who have been steadfast in ensuring peace returns to Boki and indeed Nigeria.

OBUBRA COUNCIL CHAIRMAN CONCLUDES PLANS TO RESTORE ELECTRICITY IN THE LGA, AS HE MEETS WITH PHCN OFFICIALS AGAIN. The executive chairman of Obubra Local Government Council, Hon Dr Bassey Agara Tom has concluded plans to restore electricity supply in the LGA. This happened earlier on Monday June  22nd, 2020 as he met with the PHCN officials again in his office at the Council. Speaking in an interview with press men, the feeder manager engr. Mfem Enyeme said the visit was at the behest of the executive chairman of Council, to brief him on what is required in totality for steady power to be restored in the entire Obubra LGA. He said the network from Abakiliki to Ugep, up to Obubra must be totally rehabilitated with standard materials to achieve a steady supply of power to Obubra. " We agreed that we are going to send what is required for the rehabilitation to the chairman, it will now left for the chairman to put up a proposal to the governor, Sir Ben Ayade through the Special

Cross River SSG, Commissioners And Other Female Appointees Stage Protest Against Rape. As social groups and organisations continue to lend their voices against the growing number of reported incidence of rape in the country a group known as “All Ladies in Leadership” in Calabar mobilised and lend support to the battle against rape drawing attention of the public to its effect against the victims. Accompanied by the Secretary to the State Government Barr Tina Banku Agbor and other female appointees. The appointee's displayed banners of various sizes with different inscriptions such  as “say no to rape, rape is evil” among others, the team took its agitation to the gate of the Governor's office Calabar and marched through major streets of the city calling for a more stringent penalty against rapist.

IN MEMORY OF LEGENDARY PRINCE NICO MBARGA. Dear Prince as you were called by close associates You were born into a humble agrarian family in the 1950 and from that background you determined as a little boy to find your way to impact your world through your found passion (music) As a little boy you took the risk of crossing the Nigerian/Cameron borders during the Nigerian civil war just to go and master the art of music, working with different groups as a band boy and carrying instruments. Your father only thought you how to play the Xylophone and you made your own first local version from dried plantain leaves and scooped bark, you started playing Konga, learning the drums, in a short while you masterd the drums and you started learning the bass guitar, then you migrated to the rhythm guitar and even the piano. After the Nigerian civil war you came back to Nigeria through a bush part scaling through obstacles. You started playing in hotels in Onitsha and you later on for

Edo Guber: Obaseki May Return To APC Before PDP Primaries. See Strong Reasons. Eriacy Confidence Coneri Magazine As the battle for who becomes the candidate of the now Ruling Party in Edo thickens with primary election scheduled to hold on Thursday, June 25, the PDP on Saturday screened Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki, a new entrant vying for the party’s ticket to contest the Sept. 19 governorship poll. Obaseki was screened at the party’s headquarters in Abuja. Speaking with newsmen shortly after he was screened by the Kingsley Chinda-led screening committee, Obaseki commended the party for the exercise, and expressed optimism that he would secure the PDP ticket. “The screening exercise was fair and professional; I saw objectivity in it.” Obaseki said he was not a divisive candidate, adding that he was “speaking with all the aspirants”. “My hope and purpose for the PDP is to have a united and very strong party. “Party primary should not be divisive because we, as a par

UTME 2020: JAMB lists universities that will not admit candidates with less than 200. Find out if your school is listed. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has made it clear that some universities will not offer admission to candidates that score less than 200. They include: University of Lagos, University of Ibadan, Covenant University, Obafemi Awolowo University and University of Benin. This was disclosed in a statement signed by JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, on Monday in Abuja. Fabian also listed higher institutions that will not admit candidates that scored less than 180 in its Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) this year. “For the 2020 admission exercise, for example, no candidate with a UTME score of 209 can be considered for admission into any programme at PAU whose minimum UTME score is 210. “Also, no candidate with a UTME score of 199 can be admitted into any of the following universities whose minimum score is 200: OA

Cross River North: PDP Leading Aspirant To Revisit The Creation Of Ogoja State By Gabriel Ewepu, Coneri Magazine, Abuja. As the Cross River North senatorial election draws closer, an aspirant under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Rt Hon Ogana Lukpata, Monday, promised to revisit and fight for the creation of Ogoja State if elected. Lukpata who said he has a burden for the rapid development of his area promised that the dream for the state creation will be achieved based on his passion and support he will receive for the push on the floor of the senate. The two-term State House of Assembly lawmakers, representing Yala 2 State Constituency stated this when he visited a party stalwart, High Chief Higgins Peters to consult him on his senatorial aspiration. He said: “My aspiration to the Senate is such a big aspiration that should not end up with discussions on the phone. It must be grounded. And now it has been grounded. I have come and seen him and he g

Environment Boss  Writes Heart Touching Tribute To Late Hon. Godwin Akwaji, Urges Cross Riverians to pray and support the family of the deceased  By Eriacy Confidence, Coneri Magazine. The Honourable Commissioner for Environment, Cross River State, Mr Mfon Bassey has described Late Godwin Akwaji, Former Member representing Obubra State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly as a tactful, warmth, tender hearted and indeed, hardworking legislator who will be missed greatly by family and friends.   The Commissioner who said Late lawmaker battled vainfully to survive the frailties inflicted by the fatal claws of death, however charged all those affected by Akwaji's death to be consoled with the fact that he led a good life, was a devout Christian and evidently should be resting on the right hand of creator. He said despite the pains inflicted, Cross Riverians should resigned to the will of God  as he maintained it's only a temporary journey for a permane

Bassey Bags Award of Excellence, Attributes Success To Ayade By Daniel Bebia, CRS-MOI Officer reporting from Ministry of Environment The Cross River State Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Mfon Bassey has been presented with an Award of Excellence for outstanding performance by the Coalition of Civil Society Organization in Nigeria (COCSON). Receiving the award in his Office in Calabar, Hon. Bassey thanked Governor Ben Ayade for finding him worthy to serve in such capacity as Environment Commissioner and promised to do everything  within his jurisdiction as it concerns the environment for the betterment of the State. The Commissioner commended the Governor for the funding his Ministry has received so far, which has culminated in the transformation of the State capital despite the Covid-19 pandemic that has stampeded the smooth running of activities in every sector of the economy  globally. He firther appealed for more funding for more deliverables and achievement of his Mini

Calabar Free Trade Zone Investors Assured of 24hr Security. Coneri Magazine The Assistant Commissioner of Police and Area Commander, Tinapa Area Command, ACP Julius Inegbedion made this statement when he paid a scheduled courtesy visit to the Management of the Calabar Free Trade Zone as part of his familiarization tour of Corporate Institutions and Organizations within his operational Command. Speaking with the Head of Calabar Free Trade Zone, Engr. Godwin Okimba Ekpe, the ACP said the essence of his visit was to get first hand information from the public on security issues, appraise the performance of his men on duty and come up with improved modalities to better secure lives and properties while providing enabling environment for production, Commerce and Industry in the Zone. Responding, the Head of Calabar Free Trade Zone, Engr. Godwin Okimba Ekpe thanked the ACP Julius Inegbedion for  his visionary, proactive and responsive approach to modern  policing. He requested the v

Covid-19: Health Facilities Receive Palliative Boost In Cross River State. Coneri Magazine Health facilities accross the State have received PPEs including Face masks, Hand gloves, sanitizers and Hand washing buckets with stands to aid in protection of Health Care Workers against a possible outbreak of Covid-19 in the State. The Commissioner  for International Development Cooperation, Dr. Inyang Asibong who recieved the items from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on behalf of the State Government thanked the organization for their continuous support, and assured the organisation of the State's commitment to the health and wellbeing of it's citizens. The Head of Office, UNFPA CRS, Mr Keneth Ehouzou complimented the State Government on it's effort so far in the fight against COVID-19 and assured of the  commitment of the UN to this cause. Also present at the event were Dr. Etim Ayi of GH Calabar, Mrs Christy Aye of MIDC and Mr. Aliyu Yakubu from UNFPA.

Cross River Commerce Commissioner Frowns At Shut Down Of Markets  ll Coneri Magazine Louisa Tatey, Coneri Magazine. The Commissioner for Commerce, Pst. Mrs.RoseMary Archibong, has frowned at the Market shut down embarked upon by some traders in Calabar without adequate consultation. She expressed her displeasure when she received today,  in her office representatives of the National Association of Nigeria Traders, Cross River State Chapter. Pst. Archibong, saw the action as ill timed considering the milestone reached by the State Government in smashing kidnappers den, as well as fighting other criminal activities in the State adding that these effort, has yielded some positive results in recent times. While she sympathised with the traders over the incidents of kidnap, the Commissioner, called  for cooperation as the Cross River State Government under the leadership of His Exellency, Prof. Ben Ayade continues to make progress against all forms of crimes. Responding, the

Nollywood:Double Eye Film Academy Holds Annual Convocation, Awards Best Graduating Students By Mercy Ebri Coneri Magazine Double Eye Entertainment Academy, a leading brand in Film making, Musicals, Artiste management, Entertainment consultancy and general contract, yesterday 21st June, 2020 held  it's annual Convocation of her Successful graduates who graduated from it's academy in Film Acting and Film Making. As an academic empire, Double Eye Movies Entertainment is involved in training and retraining of actors and film makers alike in professional courses of Film Acting and Film Making. This feat has produced enviable actors and film makers in four states of the federation including Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Enugu and Imo. It has credits to several awards from Films its staff and actors have over the years been contracted. Notable is the movie "Abuses" a story on Female genital mutilation, produced by Concern Universal as it emerged Second best content in Af