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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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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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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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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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BRCI, WRAPA Conclude Unfinished Business Project Sensitization In Calabar

By Favour Adinya Basic Rights Counsel Initiative (BRCI) and Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA) have concluded the Unfinished Business project in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State. The project is a strategic initiative aimed at advancing inclusive electoral reforms, gender equity, and democratic accountability in Nigeria – supported by PAACA, PLAC, and

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Try To Dey Question Your “Capacity Leaders” Abeg… BY AGBA JALINGO

Try and have a conversation about development, (not politics), with some of those people you call capacity leaders and notice somethings. The first challenge is that the followers themselves don’t even have a full grasp of what development entails. So even the people, who are mostly timid and sycophantic, can hardly have the courage or

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