Month: July 2025
Breaking News Politics

Defection Gave Me Peace Of Mind – Rep. Akpanke

"I want to very specially welcome our brother, Prince KJ to APC, and I want to tell him that from today, he will have peace of mind. When I defected, I had peace of mind," Akpanke said to chants of "the rock is solid" from some members of the crowd gathered at the Saint Coleman

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KJ Agba Joins APC, Pledges Support For ‘Season Of Sweetness’

"My defection is predicated on the good works of His Excellency, Prince Bassey Otu who has brought us the Season of Sweetness and has asked me to come and join in the sweetness," he declared during his announcement.

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NYCN: Youth Leaders Reject Adodo, Back Sukubo’s Presidency

“This is nothing short of an attempted coup in our youth structure. NYCN belongs to all Nigerian youths, not a select few or a political cabal,

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Breaking News Civic Space Investigation

In Kwara, Police, Government Use Laws Meant For High Profile Criminal Cases To Jail Journalists

By Salihu Shola, Informant247 September 2024 was meant to be a joyful time for Oluwatoyin Luqman Bolakale, the publisher of Satcom Media. He was planning his wedding. But at a time he was supposed to be at the studio for pre-shoot with his bride-to-be Saliu Muinat, he found himself behind bars. Oluwatoyin’s ordeal is not

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Breaking News Politics

Governor Otu Appoints X Managers, Promote 5 Others

By Kelvin Ololo The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu has appointed 15 Special Assistants and elevated 5 to the rank of Senior Special Assistants on media. The appointments are said to be part of the government commitment in repositioning the media architecture to enhance the governor’s “People First” governance agenda. This was

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Breaking News Reports

Governor Otu Hails His Predecessor, Liyel Imoke At 64

By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has paid tribute to his predecessor, Senator Liyel Imoke on the occasion of his 64th birthday, describing him as “a statesman of uncommon grace” whose life and leadership continue to inspire generations. In a heartfelt congratulatory message released in Calabar by His

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Boki Assembly Impeach House Leader Over ‘Abuse Of Power, Embezzlement’

By Kelvin Ololo Boki Local Government legislative Council has impeached Hon. Obi Sunday Nku, as the leader of the 8th Assembly over alleged abuse of office, power, misappropriation and embezzlement of fund. The impeachment resolution was reached by a two-third majority unanimous voting of the assembly men on Wednesday 9th July, 2025. According to the

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House Of Reps Announce Hearing On Constitution Review

By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent As part of ways towards deepening constitutional democracy in Nigeria, the House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) has announced the commencement of its Zonal and National Public Hearings in Calabar, Cross River State. This was contained in a press release signed by

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