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  YOBUCA Abuja Chapter Donates Books, Other Items To Schools In Nkum Okpambe, Onyen Orangha communities ©Coneri Magazine Yala Obubra Community Association, Abuja Chapter on the 31st December, 2021 donated no fewer than 700 Exercise books and other items to primary school pupils in Nkum Okpambe, Akam Ogbagwoni and Onyen Orangha communities, all in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State.  Speaking, the president of YOBUCA - Abuja Chapter, Mr. Oba Charles Oba said the exercise is an expression of the chapter's belief and commitment to education and urged the pupils to take their studies seriously in order to compete favourably with their counterparts in other climes.  The president who spoke through a representative and spokesperson of the Association, Mr. Pius Agbor maintained that" The donation was not triggered by political or personal interest but a deliberate move by the Yala-Obubra indigenes resident in Abuja to contribute meaningfully  to the community...

Boy O Boy Hosts PDP Ward Chairmen, Calls For Cooperation, Unity To Deliver The Party In 2023 Eriacy Confidence Oba The Councilor representing Ward 9 of Calabar Municipality, Hon. Solomon Ika AKA Boy O Boy has urged Ward Chairmen of the People's Democratic party, PDP in Calabar Municipality to work closely with the chapter and state Executives to deliver the party at all levels come 2023 General Elections.   Hon. Ika made this call on Saturday in Calabar when he played host to all the Ward Chairmen of the People's Democratic Party, PDP Calabar Municipality in his residence. Boy O Boy who splashed the Ward Chairmen with Cash and material gifts, charged stakeholders at all levels to commit their resources to rebuilding the party and recovering the state from the grip of All Progressive Congress, APC.  " I urge you all to work closely with the state and Local Government Executives to deliver our great party at all levels come 2023 General Elections. I urge you all to commit y...

The peoples Democratic party (PDP) in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State have commissioned the biggest and best PDP chapter Secretariat across the seven hundred and seventy four(774) Local Government Area's of the federation, an edifies with well furnished offices for party officers and large seating capacity Hall to accomodate members during party functions. In his opening speech the chapter chairman of PDP-Abi chapter, Comr. Victor Bassey appreciated God for using his Excellency, senator Liyel imoke to give the people of ABI a befitting  party Secretariat and said that ABI has enjoyed so much from the party through the political leadership of Sen. Liyel Imoke who is the political leader of Cross River State and the Moses that is leading the people of ABI to their political promised Land as he is always having the best offers for the people of Abi. A guest at the event, Mazi Sam Ohubunwa eulogized Sen. Imoke and described him as a man of impact who's astute leaders...

Councilor Gifts One Million, Two Cows, Bags Of Rice, Other Items to Constituents In Cross River State Eriacy Confidence Oba In the spirit of Christmas and New year celebration, the Councillor representing Calabar Ward Ward 9, Hon. Solomon Ika AKA Boy O Boy has shared over one million Naira, Two cows, 20 Bags of Rice and other items to Constituents and other residents of Calabar.  This is part of the legislator's gesture to caution the effect of the present economic hardship and to give residents of Calabar a memorable celebration.  Speaking during the exercise held on the 24th December 2021 at his Calabar residence,  Hon. Ika, who is also the leader of the Elite Alliance Movement, a socio-political group with members drawn from the three Senatorial Districts of Cross River State charged beneficiaries to emulate the footsteps of Christ in leading good lifestyles and coexisting peacefully with one another, while emphasizing the need for leaders to be selfless and committed ...

  The president of the students union Government in the University of Calabar, Comr. Tyron Bassey and his team have embarked on an appreciation visit to the Senior Special Adviser to the Governor on Technical and Maritime Operations, Architect Dr Eric Akpo on Tuesday 21st, Dec, 2021. The students appreciated architect Eric Akpo for his support to student activities and promised to always acknowledge him in every programme of theirs, while appealing to him for continuous support to the and iterated that there is more the students are lacking and only genial men like him can and are needed to contribute to the betterment of Cross River State students. Responding to the students, Architect Eric Akpo shared pleasantries with them saying that, he was a student and is knowledged with the challenges the students face in school, while he encouraged them to continue in active students unionism and interfacing with Government to nicely bring back adequate developments to their fellow student...

Endorsements Galore as Rt. Hon. Bassey Eko Ewa Consults LGAs in the Central Senatorial District Rt. Hon. Bassey Eko Ewa's senatorial aspiration has received emphatic endorsements from the people of Abi, Yakurr and Obubra LGAs respectively. This happened when he visited the LGAs on Tuesday 21st December, 2021 to unveil his intention to contest the forthcoming senatorial election to represent CRS Central Senatorial District on the platform of the PDP. During the interactions with the executives, leaders and stakeholders of the Party, Hon. Ewa harped on the capacity and experience he built while serving in the House of Representatives. He applauded the show of love and solidarity especially in Abi and Yakurr LGAs whom he represented in the NASS and reeled out his record of service which was confirmed as accurate and very satisfactory by the audience. The response in Abi was very encouraging. The enthusiastic party members hailed him as the leading contender for the Senate seat. They i...

Opinion: How Prepared Is The SouthEast To Wrestle The Nigerian Presidency In 2023 By Ebuka Onyekwelu But then, it may appear as if this is the best opportunity for a Nigerian president of Igbo extraction. Yet, even the opportunity means nothing if Igbo national political players are not prepared to take full advantage of it. At this stage, we are still not clear who is running. So there is no consensus of support in the Southeast just yet. However, with what is happening, key players from the Southeast and across the country will align with different contenders that fit their fancy and this only cast unimaginable aspersion on the Igbo presidency project. As of now, with what reality we have on the ground, the only clear option for realizing Igbo presidency is through Prof. Moghalu’s ADC because, he is out and has declared his intentions as well as prepared for the job, and he also enjoys credible national perception. The only challenge is if his ADC can stand the big two in any nationa...

   Ogada Day 2021: Benson Okpa Abam Foundation Supports Ogada Day With Sports Kits, Wishes Etobha A Successful Celebration Benson Okpa Abams Foundation, a non-governmental and Humanitarian organization has used the occasion of the just concluded Ogada Day 2021 to donate two kits of Jerseys to the two football teams in Ogada community of Obubra LGA, Cross River State. This was in support of the sports activities of the Ogada Day 2021. The items were presented to the football teams through Etobha Ch' Ogada Global at the kick off point of the carnival - Dr Eyaba Memorial Girls Secondary School, Obubra on 25th November, 2021. Mrs. Beatrice Akonjom who presented the sports items on behalf of the foundation said the purpose for the donation was to extend the Foundation's altruistic gesture and express delight on Etobha Ch' Ogada for organizing such an insightful and laudable event at a time when the pursuit for peaceful coexistence amongst the people ought to be at its apex, espe...

Cross River Deputy Governor Inspects Projects In Obubra, Commends Dr. Bassey Tom For The Achievements Cross River Deputy Governor Inspects Projects In Obubra, Commends Dr Bassey Tom For The Achievements Prof. Esu who moved round the projects sites today December 7th, 2021 said the Council Chairman Dr Bassey Tom has done well to embark on people oriented projects such as Health Centres, Market stalls and Recreational Center amongst others. The Deputy Governor told the people that his mission was not a political tour or campaign movement, but to ensure that the money given to the Chairmen were used judiciously on the projects approved for them to undertake. He added that what he has seen on ground in Obubra was commendable and urged the Chairman Dr Bassey Tom to do more for his people. Speaking, the Council Chairman, Dr Bassey Agara Tom said he was moved by passion for the people to embark on such projects that will be beneficial to them. The Chairman went further to the disclose that th...

C'River 2023: Senator Gershom Bassey Empowers 900 Women, Youths With 40,000 Each Eriacy Confidence Oba Coneri Magazine The senator representing the Southern Senatorial District of Cross River State in the National Assembly, Distinguished Senator Gershom Bassey has empowered no fewer than 900 women and Youths with #40,000 each.  Speaking during the empowerment programme held today at Gomays hotel Calabar, with beneficiaries cutting across the various wards in the state, senator Bassey reiterated his commitment to ensuring the empowerment of all Cross Riverians,  especially the Youths and women in this critical time, irrespective of political and Cultural affiliations. The Lawmaker who decribed the youths and women as critical stakeholders in the development and growth of the state, emphasized the significance of providing the needed financial support for the expansion of their businesses and education.  According to him" I believe significantly in the empowerment of our wo...