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Top leaders of Obubra extraction earlier today August 1st 2020 stormed Obubra  Local Government Area for the burial of Late Pa Gabriel Okpechi, father of Hon. Friday Okpechi, member representing Obubra 1 state constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly. The burial which was adjudged one of the most attended funerals in recent times had in attendance, chairman house committee on legislative budget and research and member representing OBUBRA/ETUNG Federal Constituency Rt. Hon Mike Etaba, the Honourable Commissioner For Humanity And Social Welfare, Cross River State, Hon. Mrs. Blessing Egbara, The Honourable Commissioner For Industries, Cross River State, Hon. Peter Egba, Member representing Obubra 2 State Constituency  in the Cross River house of Assembly, Hon. Frank Ovat, The Executive chairman of Obubra Local Government council, Hon. Dr. Bassey Agara Tom, The Chairman of the National Youth Council Of Nigeria, Cross River State chapter, His Youthfulness, Comr. Dan Obo

 The Cross River State chapter chairman of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Jo Esse has described the August edition of CRS AGN Fitness Walk as a huge success. The fitness exercise which took place today August 1st 2020 in Calabar, the Cross River State capital saw the attendance of almost 60% of all members of the guild. Expressing gratitude to God for making it possible and for members for turning out enmass for the exercise, Jo Esse turned the exercise into a dance concert playing both circular and gospels as members took turns to dance to it.

Breaking: Dr Betta Edu emerges National Chairman of Nigeria Commissioners For Health Forum. The Honorable Commissioner for Health Cross River State Dr Betta Edu has emerged as the acting National Chairman of the Nigeria Commissioner for health Forum. The National chairman following a meeting with the Honorable Minister for Health Dr. Osagie Emmanuel Ehanire thanked the Minister for all the support to the forum thus far and thanked her colleagues for the privilege to Led the forum following after the foot step of the former chairman Dr Abba who did a great Job piloting the affairs of the Forum. The new Chairman stated that topmost on the forums agenda now is to see that Nigeria can build a more resilient health system and Achieve Universal Health Coverage through the implementation of Basic Health Care Provision Fund and state Health Insurance Scheme in all states working with the Federal Ministry of Health, National primary Health Care Development Agency and National Health Ins

Obokpa Community Meets With Obubra Council  Chairman, Lauds His Commitment Towards The Restoration Peace In The Area. The leadership of the above mentioned community had yesterday 30th July, 2020 met with the executive chairman of Obubra Local Government Area, Hon. Dr. Bassey Agara Tom in his office. Speaking in the meeting, the Head chief of the community, Chief Agara Ekawa Congratulated the chairman for his victory and successful swearing in as Chairman of council. He further described Dr. Tom as a man send by God to liberate Obokpa community from their known marginalisation and neglect. He further complained to the Chairman that Obokpa community has not been enjoying the dividends of Democracy like other communities. According to the chief, Obokpa community has no good road,  water and town hall. He also complained to the Chairman that Obokpa community is not always carried along both in appointments and elective positions. He pleaded with the Chairman to help correct all th

OBOKPA COMMUNITY MEETS WITH OBUBRA LG CHAIRMAN. The leadership of the above mentioned community had yesterday 30th July, 2020 met with the executive chairman of Obubra Local Government Area, Hon. Dr. Bassey Agara Tom in his office. Speaking in the meeting, the Head chief of the community, Chief Agara Ekawa Congratulated the chairman for his victory and successful swearing in as Chairman of council. He further described Dr. Tom as a man send by God to liberate Obokpa community from their known marginalisation and neglect. He further complained to the Chairman that Obokpa community has not been enjoying the dividends of Democracy like other communities. According to the chief, Obokpa community has no good road,  water and town hall. He also complained to the Chairman that Obokpa community is not always carried along both in appointments and elective positions. He pleaded with the Chairman to help correct all the wrongs in his reign and make Obokpa a happy community to reside. Al

You Are A Big Liar, You Have No Business In Aso Rock – Edwin Clark Blast Daura Chief Edwin Clark, Former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South Leader has blasted Mamman Daura, President Muhammadu Buhari’s nephew, for saying that there was no need for zoning the 2023 Presidential ticket to any part of the country. In a statement in Abuja yesterday, Clark called on Daura to stop fooling him self as his people Thank you for reading Coneri Magazine News summary for August 1 2020

EFCC: Magu Raises 10 Questions Presidential Panel Must Answer Ibrahim Magu, the suspended acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has raised questions over the manner in which the presidential panel was probing him. Naija News reports that Magu was suspended by President Muhammadu Buhari and was replaced by Mohammed Umar. Thank you for reading Coneri Magazine News Summary for August 1 2028

Nigerian Foreign Reserves Depreciates By $673.13m In Two Months The Federal Government of Nigeria is facing major economic setback as its foreign reserves drop by six hundred and seventy-three million dollars in just two months. According to the report gathered from the website of Central Bank of Nigeria reveals that the country’s external reserve stood at $35.89bn on June 28 from $36.57bn on June 1.

Queen Elizabeth’s Bodyguard Arrested (See Why) One of Queen Elizabeth’s elite bodyguards has been picked up for alleged possession of drugs after white powder was found in a bathroom at St James’s Palace. The bodyguard was said to have nine bags of cocaine and ketamine among his possessions after police searched his room and car at Wellington Barracks by Buckingham Palace

Federal Government Has No Legal Right To Withdraw Our CAC’s Certificate – Ohanaeze Ohanaeze Ndigbo General Assembly Worldwide has finally reacted to the federal government ‘decision to withdraw its approval for the registration certificate organisation of corporate affairs commission. Naija News reported that the CAC’s Registrar General, Garba Abubakar, who gave the approval for the withdrawal of the certificate on Tuesday said the measure was taken as part of the commission’s reforms that are being put in place to subject applications from groups to thorough scrutiny due to security threats.

 Nigerians Blast President Buhari For Saying He's Done His Best To Keep Them Safe Nigerians have reacted over President Muhammadu Buhari' statement that he has  has done his best in securing Nigerians and fighting insecurity. Garba Shehu, presidential media aide, in a statement released today, made this known while speaking to state house correspondents after observing the Eid El-Kabir prayers with his family members and close aides at the presidential villa in Abuja today, July 31.

BBNaija 2020: Why I Can Never Date Kiddwaya – Erica Big Brother Naija, lockdown female housemate, Erica has given an interesting revelation about her romantic relationship with Kiddwaya in the reality show. Both housemates since the beginning of the show showed interest and likeness for each other.

How FiFa’s President Infantino Allegedly Plotted The Removal Of Sepp Blatter, Plattini Eriacy Confidence Oba President of World football governing body, FIFA, Gianni Infantino has been dragged into a fresh criminal probe in Switzerland over the illegal removal of some top officials. Naija news understands that the probe follows the resignation last week of Switzerland’s attorney general, Michael Lauber, who stepped down after a federal court upheld allegations that he had lied about meeting with Infantino. Thank you for reading our news summary

 Nigeria records 462 new cases of Covid 19 as total figure rises to 43151 with 19565 discharged and 879 deaths.  Below is NCDC report for the day. NIGERIA Saturday 7:29 am 1 Aug 202 Confirmed Cases 43,151 Active Cases 22,707 Discharged Cases 19,565 Death 879 Confirmed Cases by State States Affected No. of Cases (Lab Confirmed) No. of Cases (on admission) No. Discharged No. of Deaths Lagos 15,121 12,781 2,148 192 FCT 3,803 2,639 1,122 42 Oyo 2,760 1,447 1,286 27 Edo 2,292 410 1,800 82 Rivers 1,791 301 1,438 52 Kano 1,597 286 1,258 53 Delta 1,510 108 1,359 43 Kaduna 1,457 269 1,176 12 Ogun 1,394 276 1,095 23 Plateau 1,188 650 519 19 Ondo 1,155 583 548 24 Enugu 807 364 425 18 Ebonyi 785 165 596 24 Kwara 753 521 213 19 Katsina 742 262 457 23 Borno 613 9 569 35 Gombe 607 60 524 23 Bauchi 560 27 520 13 Abia 545 114 426 5 Osun 524 246 266 12 Imo 468 340 119 9 Benue 346 282 58 6 Bayelsa 328 28 279

 Buhari Breaks Silence On EFCC, NDDC Probes, Slams Political Appointees President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday has expressed disappointment that some political appointees have abused the trust of past and present administration. He expressed his disappointment after observing the Eid-el-Kabir prayers with his family members and aides at the forecourt of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Thank you for reading our news summary for August 1 2020.

Ondo guber: No woman heading Any Of The tickets As INEC releases names of all 17 candidates By Oluwasegun Oluwadamilare - July 31, 2020 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a provisional list of candidates for the Ondo governorship election. INEC released the list early on Friday, July 31, 2020, noting that no woman is heading a ticket of any of the 17 parties participating in the October 10 election. Incumbent Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, 64, will hope to clinch a second term in office on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC), just like he did four years ago. His main challenger is expected to be 59-year-old Eyitayo Jegede, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who was runner-up in the 2016 election. The youngest candidate on the list is 40-year-old Rotimi Adeleye Akindejoye, the flag bearer of the Accord party; while 67-year-old Joshua Oluwafemi Adewole of the Action Alliance (AA) is the oldest. INEC also listed Ad

Trouble As Woman Vows To Have Affairs With Their Gateman If Husband Doesn't Stop Sleeping With Their House Help.. A woman simply identified as Funmi had vowed to go to bed with their gateman if her husband continues to have affairs with their house help. The lady who took to her facebook to reiterate how many times she has caught her husband with their house help and how he has allegedly confessed guilty to it, threatened to retaliate by going down with their illiterate gateman.

The Councillor, Representing Osopong Ward 1. Obubra Local Government Area, Hon. Anthony Onagha has felicitated with Moslems on the occasion of Eid El Kabir. In his message, the legislator described the celebration as season for the show of love as exemplified by Prophet Muhammad. "Happy Eid El Kabir to all my Moslem brothers and sisters.As you celebrate this year's Eid El kabir, May Allah grant you peace, prosperity and long life. Barka da Eid-el-Kabir to you!"

 Cross River: See Eligible Delegates For The August 8 PDP Congress.   Cross River State 2020 PDP Congress Delegates: The following people enlisted below are the possible delegates for the 8th August PDP Congress, according to their Constitution. 1. The serving governor of the state and his deputy. 2. Former Governors and deputy Governors of the state. 3. Serving and former members of the BOT of the party. 4. Members of the state executive committee. 5. Serving and former members of the national executive committee and serving members of the zonal executive committee from the state who are members of the party. 6. Serving members of the state house of Assembly and former principal Officers of the state house of Assembly from the state who are members of the party. 7. All elected Local Government Chairman and their Vice. 8. All elected Local Government Area party executive committee members. 9. Three delegate per ward elected at ward congresses at least one of wh

Inyang Asibong, Betta Edu, Esther Bassey, Others honoured In Abuja It was a season of awards and recognitions for outstanding women from Cross River State who have made their marks in the echelon of Nigerian politics as they were specially recognised this Thursday in Abuja . Commissioner for International Development Cooperation, Dr. Inyang Asibong, Commissioner For Health,Dr Betta Edu and the Chairman of Calabar South Local Government Area, Hon. Esther Bassey recieved from Cross River State. The award is a preserve of women across all works of life who are pushing the limits, breaking grounds and changing the narrative of the African humanitarian development story. The Quintessential Distinguished and Outstanding Nigeria Women recognitions was in Partnership with the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs,Abuja,National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) and National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) . READ ALSO  BREAKING!! Reps To Akpabio: We Didn't Ask You

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF OKUM STUDENTS WORLD WIDE (NAOS-WW) VISITS COUNCIL CHAIRMAN, AWARDS HIM FOR HARDWORK. The aforementioned association under the leadership of Comr. Albert Ovat yesterday July 30, 2020 payed a courtesy call to the executive chairman of Obubra Local Government Area, Hon. Dr. Bassey Agara Tom. The essence of the visitation was to congratulate the Chairman for his victory and successful inauguration as Chairman of council  and also to award the Chairman for his administrative  fervency. Speaking in the meeting, the president and spoke person of the association Comr. Albert Ovat congratulated Dr. Tom for his victory in the poll and for successful inauguration as Chairman of Obubra Local Government Council. Comr. Albert proceeded by informing the Chairman of the decision of the entire Okum students to award him for his result based hardwork that is visible in the L.G.A. He also charged the Chairman to continue his effort in maintaining peaceful coexistence across

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF OKUM STUDENTS WORLD WIDE (NAOS-WW) VISITS COUNCIL CHAIRMAN, AWARDS HIM FOR HARDWORK. The aforementioned association under the leadership of Comr. Albert Ovat yesterday July 30, 2020 payed a courtesy call to the executive chairman of Obubra Local Government Area, Hon. Dr. Bassey Agara Tom. The essence of the visitation was to congratulate the Chairman for his victory and successful inauguration as Chairman of council  and also to award the Chairman for his administrative  fervency. Speaking in the meeting, the president and spoke person of the association Comr. Albert Ovat congratulated Dr. Tom for his victory in the poll and for successful inauguration as Chairman of Obubra Local Government Council. Comr. Albert proceeded by informing the Chairman of the decision of the entire Okum students to award him for his result based hardwork that is visible in the L.G.A. He also charged the Chairman to continue his effort in maintaining peaceful coexistence across

Yakurr Paramount Ruler, Obol Ofem Ubana Eteng  Lauds Gov. Ayade For The Kick Off Of The College Of Nursing Science Itigidi Eriacy Confidence  The Committee on Accreditation of Health training Institutions paid a courtesy visit to His Royal Majesty, Obol Ofem  Ubana Eteng, the Paramount Ruler of Yakurr and the Obol Lopon of Ugep on Wednesday, 29th July, 2020 to apprise him of the takeoff of the Cross River State College of Nursing, Midwifery and Public Health Sciences, Itigidi and the need to solicit support from sons and daughters of the land to complement government's efforts in ensuring turn out of middle level front line health workers by the college. The Committee Chairman, Deaconess Mrs Abasioffiong Offiong  having been introduced by the Committee secretary, Sir Chief Aji E. Eko Ksji who doubles as the Registrar of the College, brought felicitations from our supersonic and digital Governor, Sir Senator Prof Ben Ayade Ksji and Hon Commissioner for Health, Dr Betta Edu wh

Ikom Council Boss To Moslem Faithfuls: Adhere To NCDC Guidelines For The Prevention Of COVID 19 As You celebrate Eid El Kabir  HAPPY EID-UL-ADHA CELEBRATION* I rejoice with all Muslim faithfuls in Ikom Local Government and Cross River at large, as they celebrate Eid-ul-Adha (Ileya Festival) today, Friday, 31 July, 2020. May the teachings of Eid-ul-Adha bring peace, love and unity among residents in the community. May the Lord fill our homes with joy and happiness as we celebrate year 2020 Eid-ul-Kabir. It is important to remind us that corona virus (Covid19) pandemic is still on air. Therefore, it is vital to adhere strictly to guidelines from the government and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Take responsibility and stay safe. Covid19 can be contracted if precautionary measures are not obeyed or adhered to. Happy Celebration. Eid Mubarak! Signed: Hon. Kingsley  Egumi Executive Chairman, Ikom Local Government.

Eid El Kabir: Bassey Tom Celebrates With Moslems Faithfuls, Urges them To Imbibe The Spirit Of Love, Peace And Unity. By Eriacy Confidence Oba The Executive Chairman of Obubra  Local Government Area, Hon. Dr. Bassey Agara Tom has felicitated with Moslems faithfuls in Obubra and beyond as they join their counterparts worldwide to mark Eid El  Kabir. The Chairman disclosed this today 31st July 2020 in his office at the council headquarters, Obubra in a message titled" Eid El Kabir: Letter To My Moslem Brothers And Sisters, in which he urged all adherents of the Islamic religion to emulate the footsteps of Prophet Muhammad in cohabiting peacefully with their neighbors as well as imbibe the spirit of love and unity in the course of celebration. "I felicitate with you my Moslem brothers  and sisters, especially those residing in Obubra LGA, as you join your counterparts world wide to mark Eid El Kabir. As you celebrate this very significant day of your faith, I urge you

Northern Governors condemn attack on Governor Zulum’s convoy Northern Governors Forum (NGF), haS condemned Wednesday’s attack on the convoy of Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno, describing the act as callous and reprehensible. The Chairman of the forum and governor of Plateau, Simon Lalong, made the condemnation in a statement by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Makut Macham. He said the attack on the governor’s convoy on his way to Baga in Kukawa Local Government Area of the state was an act to frustrate his efforts in ensuring the well-being of the vulnerable in the state. The governor expressed concern that Zulum was attacked while on the way to distribute palliatives to Internally Displaced Persons for the Sallah celebration. Lalong said the incident was a desperate attempt by criminal elements to sabotage Zulum’s efforts toward reducing the sufferings of IDPs who had been traumatised by terrorists. “This regrettable attack shows the desperation by

Breaking: Hon. Kingsley Egumi Releases Appointments For Ikom LG Council The Executive Chairman of Ikom LG Council, Hon. Kingsley Egumi has approved the appointment of 30 people. OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN, IKOM LOCAL GOVT. COUNCIL, CRS NIGERIA. PRESS RELEASE The executive Chairman of Ikom Local Government Council Hon.  Kingsley N. Egumi has approved the appointment of the following persons. The chairman approved the appointment of Esoso Anah Esoso as Secretary of Council. Barr. Precious Egre as  Legal Adviser and Samuel A. Mbe as Special Adviser Peace and Security and others. 1. Esoso Anah Esoso - Secretary of Council. 2. Barr. Precious Egre - Legal Adviser. 3 Samuel A. Mbe- Special Adviser Peace and Security. SUPERVISORS 4. Hon. Mrs Regina Awan 5. Mrs. Mbala Nsan Enagu. 6. Odima Odima Tarsen 7. Samuel Agbor Ojang 8. Mgbe Sunday Agbor 9. Hon. Nkang Ogar Efobei 10. Promise Agbor Bassey. SPECIAL ASSISTANTS 11. Ruth Odam - special Assistant C

SENATOR GERSHOM BASSEY FELICITATES WITH MUSLIMS ON EID-EL-KABIR CELEBRATIONS. BY EKANA ENENE Senator gershom bassey has noted that sallah festivity was a time for sober reflections, show of love to one another and pray for peace and unity of our society and country at large. The senator who noted that "though the celebratios came at a time of a pandemic which has crippled social and economic activities muslims faithfuls should pray for a lasting solution to the pandemic". "While wishing you a happy festival i urge Muslims to adhere to various safety and protective measures spelt out by the state and presidential task force on covid-19" "We wish all muslims brothers and sisters a hitch free Sallah"

Wives of Council Chairmen visit C'River Commissioner For Women Affairs, charged to Work Closely With The Office Of First Lady of The State The Cross River River State Honourable Commissioner for Women Affairs recently received in audience wives of the newly elected Chairmen of the Local Government Areas, at the Ministry of Women Affairs, Calabar. The representative of the Chairpersons, Mrs. Ewhe and Chairperson of Obudu LGC, Angela Eraye, gratified the Commissioner, Management and Staff of the Ministry for the warmth reception, stating that, the reason for the visit was to familiarize themselves with the Commissioner and the Ministry. Owing with fact that the Ministry is well positioned to assist and guide them achieve their goals and objectives as Chairpersons of Council. They pledged their continuous support and readiness to work with the Ministry. In response, the Commissioner welcomed them for their timely visit, applauding them for being in the right place. She advi