By Jonathan Ugbal The former Minister of Information, Edwin Clark and several leaders from the Niger Delta region have called on the federal government to take proactive measures to protect the lives of the Nigerian citizens in Bakassi. The leaders under the aegis of the pan Niger Delta forum (PANDEF) headed by Mr. Clark are
By Jonathan Ugbal Ebonyi State governor, David Umahi on Wednesday raised alarm over a looming war between the state and neighboring Cross River State. DailyPost reports that Mr. Umahi stated during the commissioning of an Urban Treatment plant at the Abakpa cantonment of the 82 Division, Nigerian Army in Enugu state where he said despite
By Peter Inyali The Chairman of the Governing Board of Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC, Distinguished Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba SAN has called on Catholic Faithfuls in Nigeria and worldwide to be obedient to the teachings of the Church, decisions and wisdom of the Holy Father His Holiness Pope Francis in all Ecclesiastical matters. He emphasized
By Ushang Ewa The federal government has called on the Ikot Offiong and Oku Iboku communities in Cross River and Akwa Ibom states to sheathe their swords and embrace one another in a bid to settle the crisis which has raged on for over half a century the News Agency of Nigeria reports. The Director
By Aplefe Ojong and Jonathan Ugbal Cross River State Governor, Senator Ben Ayade has applauded the prompt response of the federal government on the north Ukelle crisis which left over 14,000 people displaced and over 20 dead. Ayade made the commendation on Monday when he received the Minister of Interior, Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Bello Dambazzau,
By Ogar Monday Benue State Governor, Dr. Samuel Ortom has stated that his administration is ready to partner with the Cross River State government in a joint effort to tackle, poverty, terrorist herdsmen encroachment and resolving of border crisis, especially on the Obudu and Vandekya area. Dr. Ortom made this known when the Deputy Governor
By Godfrey Obeten The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Young Lawyers Forum, Cross River State chapter has strongly condemned the recent spate of killings in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. It also condemned the recent violence and heinous crimes that have characterized the hitherto peaceful and hospitable city of Calabar, especially the recent attack on
By Obeten Godfrey The Special Adviser to the President on Prosecution, Okoi Obono-Obla has said that his decision to write the Police to investigate the murder of his nephew, Jude Iroegbu Junior does not amount to the desecration of the stool of the Obol Lopon of Ugep, hence there is no need to apologize. Obla