By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Federal House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to resume the rehabilitation of the abandoned Obudu Dam project. In a motion moved on the floor of the House on Tuesday, the member representing Obanliku/Obudu/Bekwarra federal constituency, Honorable Peter Akpanke said there is an urgent need
By Patrick Obia Cross River-born Major General Emmanuel Ejim-Emekah has been redeployed to take over as Director of Operations, at Army Headquarters, Abuja. He was in December 2018, promoted to the rank of Brigadier General in the Nigerian Army and in December 2022 promoted to the rank of Major General. Major General Emmanuel is the
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River-based Journalist, Efio-Ita Nyok has been elected as the National Coordinator of the Active Citizens Engaging the Legislature (Leg’ACEs) Program. Nyok assumed the leadership of the national caucus of the community in company of two others – Deborah Obiabo as National Deputy Coordinator of North/FCT Caucus Coordinator of the OPN Leg’ACEs,
By Joseph Adeiye, Foundation For Investigative Journalism The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned that unknown quantities of contaminated Sprite, a Nigerian soft drink, have entered the market. NAFDAC shared its official statement to notify the public through a tweet on Wednesday. According to the statement, the affected 50cl
By Adetola Bademosi, Nigerian Tribune Newspaper Customers, from July 1, will start paying more as the electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) have disclosed plans to implement a new tariff. This according to the DisCos is in view of the fluctuating exchange rates. The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) in a statement on Sunday said under the
Emman Ovuakporie, TheNewsGuru The Federal Government has approved compulsory examination for the top echelon of the federal public service in 2023. TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) reports this was contained in a circular signed by the Permanent Secretary, Management Career Service, Dr. Marcus Ogunbiyi in the Office of the Head of Service of the Federation. In the circular,
By Patrick Obia President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the immediate retirement of all Service Chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police, Advisers, and Comptroller-General of Customs from Service as well as their replacements with immediate effect. Those approved for appointment include a Cross River-born Major General, Emmanuel Akomaye Parker Undiandeye who hails from Bedia, Obudu
By Gloria Ume-Ezeoke, Channels TV President Bola Tinubu has signed into law the Student Loan Bill in fulfillment of a promise he made during his campaign. This was announced on Monday by the spokesperson to the Federal Government Mr. Dele Alake, saying that the funds will be domiciled in the Ministry of Education and will