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Cross River: Youth Council Condoles With George Akpo And Family The Leadership of National Youth Council of Nigeria, Cross River State Chapter, ably led by His Youthfulness Comr. Dan Obo Jnr. has condoled with the family of Mr. George Akpo and the First Lady of Cross River State HE Linda Ayade over the painful demise of their Sister in-law and wife, Late Mrs Elizabeth George Akpo (Nee Adie) Comr. Dan Obo consoling Arch. Eric Akpo’s wife. The Chairman, Comr. Dan Obo described the demise of Mrs Elizabeth George Akpo as a brutal lost to the youth, the family and Cross River State at large. Dan who expressed his grieved on behalf of the council stated that, Cross River State youth council which is the umbrella body of all Cross River youths will live to remember the late Mrs Elizabeth and those she left behind. The Council prayed God to grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable lost as Mrs Akpo goes to rest in peace of the Lord.

Bassey Tom Vows To Restore Government Properties In Obubra The executive chairman of Obubra Local Government Council, Hon Dr Bassey Agara Tom has promised to revamp properties belonging to the Government in Obubra LGA to good standard. He made this promise yesterday July 17th, shortly after inspecting the Government owned Pontoon at Ogurude community where the property is stationed. The chairman expressed displeasure with the attitude of people towards public properties, frowning that the pontoon was unkempt and unattended  by the people who were supposed to be managing it. He admonished the people to always handle public properties with care and seriousness as they were meant to serve the public and not to be looked with reckless abandon. He said he will be glad to see that the property is functional and serving the purpose for which it was brought to the people of Obubra. Briefing the chairman on the condition of the pontoon, the manager Mr Stephen Agwurokpon aka Step,...

Birthday Message: Stop Endangering Nigerians, Cross River Born ICT Expert Tells FG, Says Online Registration Best For The NDE Job Recruitment Exercise In This Critical Time. An Abuja based Cross River Born Computer Expert and ward Executive Member of the people's Democratic Party, Ofumbongha/Yala, Comr. Fepsi Ogiri has called on the Federal Government to  create a website for the NDE Job recruitment exercise instead of asking interested applicants to go through their state offices as doing so would endanger the lives of innocent Nigerians in the course of the exercise. The Federal University Wukari  Computer Graduate made this call today on the occasion of his birthday in his Abuja residence, insisting that in this era of corona virus pandemic, the safest measure is to take all activities online to avoid exposing Nigerians to more infections. The FG has called on interested applicants to go to  NDE offices in their respective  State and register for 774,0...

Governor Ayade commences distribution of palliative items to vulnerable persons in Northern Senatorial District  As part of deliberate efforts to meet the Needs  of vulnerable Cross Riverians, the administration of  Sen. Prof. Ben Ayade, has commenced the distribution of  Palliatives  to the Vulnerables in the northern senatorial Districts of Cross River State. The Commidsioner for Humanity and Social Welfare, Blessing Egbara,  stated this in Obudu as her Ministry commenced the distribution of palliatives to Widows and the  Aged in Begiading, Ukpe, Utugwang North and Utugwang south Wards Of Obudu LGA. Hon.  Blessing Egbara disclosed  that the palliatives is  targeted at distributing food items to the poor,  Aged, and Vulnerable of the society in all the  Local Government Areas  in the state starting from the North Senatorial District. The Hon Commissioner for Humanity and Social Welfare, disclosed that the proje...

THE C'RIVER MINISTRY OF INT'L DEVT. CORPORATION AND THE ROLE OF DEVT. PARTNERS SO FAR. Inspired by the over 4 million strong population base of the state and the gene pool of some of the most entrepreneurial and industrious minds in the country that is concentrated in Cross River, the state Governor, His Excellency, Senator Prof. (Sir) Ben Ayade in 2015, created the Ministry of International Development Corporation (MIDC) to further industrialise and decouple the state from its civil service status. The Ministry of MIDC acting as a powerhouse and gateway between the state, local and foreign development partners is responsible for coordinating all donor funded projects in the state. The creation of the MIDC, without doubt, has added immeasurable value to the people's paradise developmental drive. The MIDC is headed by a youthful technocrat, Hon. Dr. Inyang Asibong and has also been saddled with the responsibility of attracting first-world intervention programs to th...

Nigerian state offers cows for guns to halt attacks Authorities in Nigeria's northwest Zamfara state have offered two cows for each gun surrendered to halt bloody attacks by criminal gangs, including cattle rustlers. Remote communities across the region have for years been hit hard by deadly raids from armed groups of motorcycle-riding cattle rustlers and kidnappers. Military operations have failed to end the killings and local officials have repeatedly tried negotiations to broker peace. Zamfara governor Bello Matawalle on Thursday said that under the new initiative "for every rifle submitted by a repentant bandit, there would be compensation of two cows". Matawalle said the offer of livestock was meant to convince the gangs, known as "bandits", to disarm without cash payments that could be used to buy more arms. There was no indication if the plan would be enough to convince them to forsake their lucrative cattle rustling and kidnapping racket...

Osopong Crises: Obubra Council Boss Sues For Peace Amongst Warring Communities, Says  It's Necessary To Usher In Any Meaningful Development In The Area. DR BASSEY TOM CALLS FOR PEACE IN THE WARING COMMUNITIES OF OSOPONG 2, OBUBRA LGA The chairman Dr Bassey Agara Tom has begged the Ebonyi speaking communities in Obubra LGA, Cross River State who are at war with the Mbembe speaking communities at the Osopong axis to give peace a chance for the sake of humanity and development. He said this yesterday July 14th 2020, when he was addressing the primary school teachers from those Waring communities who came at his behest for identification and authentication as staff of Cross River State. The chairman decried the rumour that the institutions of learning belonging to the Cross River State government in those communities have been changed to Ebonyi and for some years now the institutions have been deserted while the teachers stay at home and receive salaries. He thanked them for h...

Magu Writes Panel, Demands Copies of Malami, Others’ Petitions Kingsley Nwezeh in Abuja The suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu, wednesday wrote to the Justice Ayo Salami-led presidential panel investigating a 21-point allegation of corruption and insubordination filed against him by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, asking for copies of the AGF’s petition and others that might have been filed by other individuals. Magu, who regained his freedom after nine days in detention also called the panel’s attention to what he called “serial falsehood publications in the media in respect of matters which never featured in the proceedings” of the panel, saying they were prejudicial to the work of the enquirers. The suspended EFCC boss in a 16-point letter signed by his lawyer, Mr. Wahab Shittu, a copy of which was made available to THISDAY yesterday, complained that despite his...

Nigeria wants cancellation of African artifacts auction in Paris Nigerian commission arguaes the items were stolen, while auction house Christie's says they were legitimately acquired. A Nigerian commission has called for the cancellation of an auction of sacred Nigerian statues in Paris, alleging the artifacts were stolen. Christie's auction house has defended the sale, saying the artworks were legitimately acquired and the auction will go ahead on Monday. In recent years, French courts have ruled in favour of auction houses whose sales of sacred objects, such as Hopi tribal masks, were contested by rights groups and representatives of the tribes. A Princeton scholar, professor Chika Okeke-Agulu, alongside Nigeria's National Commission for Museums and Monuments, raised the alarm earlier this month that the objects were looted during the Biafran war in the late 1960s. Christie's wrote earlier this month to the Nigerian commission, saying the sale would ...

COVID 19: Nigeria Reports 643 News Cases As Country's Death Toll reaches 760 Nigeria has reported 643 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 34,259. This is according to the latest figures released on Wednesday night in a tweet by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). The new cases were recorded in 18 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Lagos State maintained its lead position with 230 new infections while the FCT recorded 51 cases. The remaining 17 states with new infections are Oyo – 69, Edo – 43, Osun – 35, Rivers and Ebonyi each having 30 cases, Kaduna – 28, Ogun – 27, Ondo – 23, Plateau – 20, Benue – 17, Enugu – 16 and Imo – 10. Others include Delta – 6, Kano – 4, Nasarawa – 2 with Kebbi and Ekiti each having 1 case. NCDC noted that a total of 13,999 patients have recovered and have been discharged, while the country’s death toll stands at 760. Global Outlook The novel coronavirus has killed ...

 The Need To Rescue Host Community Of The Biggest Fishing Festival In The South Of Nigeria. By Timothy Okon Ayang. Seriously speaking, if the govt of Cross River state has forgotten or deliberately ignored this strategic community, I'm appealing to either NDDC under the purview of the Fed. Ministry of Niger Delta, or any of the World bank agencies to please come to our aid! I'm talking about Onyen Orangha/Yala Nkum-Obubra or notably Nkum Akpambe/Onyen Orangha. This community that is noted for being blessed with fish and gigantic yams, is one of a couple of other communities in Obubra that is sharing a boundary with Ikom LGA. The road that is seen here being manually constructed with women not left out, is the Ochon -Onyen Okpon,Obubra LGA HQ, Nkum-Okosora road, Okosora is in Ikom LGA.The river that runs through my community also from Ikom  is now the alternative access to Onyen Orangha/Nkum by speed boat, as the Ofumbongha Yala road from Obubra, the LGA Hqtrs is inacc...

Chairman Of NYCN Cross River State Chapter, Comr Dan Obo Jnr Approves 34 New Appointments The Chairman of the National Youth Council Of Nigeria, Cross River State chapter, Comr Obo Daniel Obo has approved the appointment of 34 special Advisers and members of board in the council. Below is the press release.

Sad! Gokada CEO Fahim Saleh Murdered In New York Fahim Saleh, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder of ride-hailing company, Gokada is dead. He was said to have been dismembered with his decapitated remains found in his apartment on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, New York on Tuesday afternoon. However, his dog, Laila, was found alive in the house at 265, East Houston Street near Suffolk Street. The company confirmed his death in a series of tweets on its handle on Wednesday morning, describing the late Saleh as an inspirational leader. “We are deeply saddened to inform you about the sudden and tragic loss of our founder and CEO, Fahim Saleh. Fahim was a great leader, inspiration and positive light for all of us,” the tweet read. “Our hearts go out to his friends, family and all those feeling the pain and heartbreak we are currently experiencing, here at Gokada. “Fahim’s vision and belief in us will be with us forever, and we will miss him dearly. Thank you for u...

 Nigerians panic over 595 New Infections As country’s COVID-19 Cases Exceed 33,000 Ignatius Igwe  The COVID-19 cases in Nigeria have exceeded 33,000 following the confirmation of 595 new infections in the country. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) disclosed this on Monday night. According to the agency, the new infections were recorded in 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Lagos maintained the lead position with a total of 156 new infections, followed by Oyo with 141 and the FCT with 99 new cases. Other states with registered cases include Edo – 47, Kaduna – 27, Ondo – 22, Rivers – 20, Osun – 17, Imo – 13, and Plateau – 10. While Nasarawa and Anambra each have 8 new infections, other states like Kano, Benue and Borno each reported 5 cases. Meanwhile, states with fewer cases include Ogun – 4 with Taraba and Gombe each having 3 cases, followed by Kebbi and Cross River states each having 1 case. Following the 595 new cases in the...

US woman held hostage by internet fraudster in Nigeria rescued By Agencies The Police Command in Plateau has arrested 16 suspects over kidnapping, armed robbery, culpable homicide and unlawful possession of firearms. A US woman lured to Nigeria on a promise of marriage and held for more than a year by an internet fraudster, has been rescued, police said on Sunday. The suspect, Chukwuebuka Obiakuwhom, met the woman on Facebook, and extorted $48 000 from her by promising to marry her. “Police operatives have successfully rescued an American citizen who was confined in a Lagos hotel where she was held against her wish for over a year,” national police spokesperson Frank Mba said in a statement. “The victim, a retired civil servant from Washington DC, USA, reportedly arrived in Nigeria on February 13, 2019”, and was held hostage by the suspect who also sexually abused her. He said the suspect was “an internet fraudster who has defrauded many people locally and internationa...

TMSwag Hairline, Leading Hair Brand In Cross River State Becomes Coneri Magazine Business Of The Week A leading Hair brand, TMSwag has been made Coneri Magazine Business Of The Week. The brand which is into Hair Extension, Hair Revamp, wigging, Hair colouring and sales of all types of Haircare products and accessories is recently going national  as Patronage extends to neigboring Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Ebonyi, Benue and Bayelsa state.                     Queen Thelma Etta                     CEO, TMSwag Hairline According to the CEO of Coneri Magazine, Eriacy Confidence, TMSwag hairline was selected due to its quality products and services offered to Cross Riverians and beyond over the years. In appreciation, the CEO of TMSwag Hairline, Queen Thelma Etta Atangba, Maiden Queen of Miss Cross River Central Beauty pageant thanked the management for considering her brand as Con...

Coneri Magazine Face Of The Week: Meet Thelma Etta Atangba, Maiden Queen OF MISS CROSS RIVER CENTRAL Her Royal Majesty, Queen Thelma Etta Present Miss Cross River Central was born in Ikom LGA of Cross River State, Nigeria and grew up in the same place. As a young girl endowed with beauty and brain,  beautiful Queen Thelma Etta displayed  great passion for leadership and a strong will for  survival all through primary and Secondary school  days. And even now that she is in the University of Calabar, the queen has distinguished herself amongst colleagues as a true leader, with the sauce to change destinies, especially the women. No wonder she emerged winner of  Miss Cross River Central 2018/ 2019, a beauty event organized by Coneri Media, publishers of Coneri Magazine and owners of Coneri Modeling Agency. Conerimedia.blogspot.com had a chat with this beautiful goddess. Below is the interview:  TMSwag, leading Hair brand in Cross River State. Coner...

Coneri Magazine Face Of The Week: Vicaray To Collabo With Prince Nico Jnr. By Eriacy Confidence Oba Popular Song writer, Singer and music producer, Vicaray to collaborate with Nico Mbargo Jnr on a new hit. The Cross River born sensational singer revealed this during an interview with Coneri Magazine in Lagos. On his part, son of late Prince Nico and President of Nico Mbargo foundation, Nico Mbargo jnr revealed that the collaboration is going to be one of the best in the century. He urged fans to look out for it. Vicaray is Coneri Magazine Face Of The Week and has been enjoying free promotion from the management.