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Brotherhood of The Cross and Star Presents Distinguished Service Award to Dr Helen Isamoh-Egodo

Brotherhood of The Cross and Star Presents Distinguished Service Award to Dr Helen Isamoh-Egodo  Cross River Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Dr. Helen Isamoh-Egodo has  received a delegation of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS) in her office. The delegation which primarily serves as the humanitarian informed the Commissioner that they have been involved in various outreach programs such as an annual medical outreach to Biakpan which they do every December 1st. They said they also visit orphanages, old peoples homes, the prisons, as well as medical outreach at Watts market and environs. They reminded the Commissioner that during their last visit to her office she had shown interest in partnering with them to provide boreholes in some rural communities, and they expressed the hope that the expected partnership was still on.  On behalf of the BCS, the delegation presented Dr. Isamoh-Egodo with a Distinguished Service Award to honour her various services to t...

House Committee On Public Petitions Summons NPA, TICT, Shippers Council Over Alleged Economic Sabotage and Extortion

House Committee On Public Petitions Summons NPA, TICT, Shippers Council Over Alleged Economic Sabotage and Extortion Media Unit,  Obubra/Etung Federal Constituency In response to a petition filed by Chief Ifeanyi Ezenwabachili against several government agencies, including the Nigeria Port Authority (NPA) and Tincan Island Container Terminal (TICT), the Federal House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has taken action. The petition alleges economic sabotage, extortion, indiscriminate charges, illegality, harassment, intimidation, and threats to livelihood by certain foreign entities operating under TICT. The first hearing of this case took place on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at room 429 (New Wing) of the House of Representatives in Abuja. Chief Ifeanyi Ezenwabachili was present to testify, detailing instances of intimidation, harassment, and extortion by authorities at Tincan Island. Rt. Hon. Mike Etaba MHR, Chairman of the House Committee on Public Petitions, expres...

Prominent PDP Member Emmanuel Irom Resigns From Party, Gives Shocking Reason

Prominent PDP Member Emmanuel Irom Resigns From Party, Gives Shocking Reason  In a shocking development, Mr Emmanuel Irom, a prominent member of People's Democratic Party, PDP, has announced his resignation from the party citing personal reasons. The decision comes after brief meeting with the party officials in his ward, Apiapum Ward, Obubra LGA in Cross River State.  His resignation was announced on his official social media handles, Mr Mr Irom Emmanuel FCIMC on Facebook and Twitter.  The resignation has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, with many speculating on the implications for both the political party and the broader political climate. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as we continue to gather more information and reactions from key figures.