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  PRESS RELEASE.  29/12/2020. Determined to maintain effective peace and security in Yakurr LGA, the Executive Chairman of Yakurr LGA,Hon.Ofem Ebri Obeten, today being 29/12/2020. held end of year security meeting with the Security Chiefs in Yakurr LGA, with a view to effectively maintain Peace and Security in the Area especially in this festive period. He futher commended the security Chiefs and their men for being proactive in their official assignment  which is the reason behind the peaceful coexistence of the people   in Yakurr LGA. While wishing all the people of Yakurr LGA, within and Outside a prosperous New Year 2021and a save celebration. He appealed to the people to play save while celebrating the new Season and maintain Covid-19 Protocol. Eno Eno Edet, CPS to Executive Chairman, Yakurr LGA.

  Mr. Odey Ochicha, the 2015 APC Gubernatorial candidate and fmr Chairman of Council, Federal Polythenic, Ile-Oluji, Ondo State has felicitated with Christian faithful and all Nigerians as they celebrate the Christmas and New year festivities.  Ochicha, in a statement by his Media Assistant, Paschal Nyiam, lauded Nigerians for their resilience in the face of economic and insecurity challenges facing the nation.  He urged them to pray for improvement in the social, political, economic and security conditions of the country in the new year.  He wishes all Nigerians a merry Christmas and a prosperous new year, and prayed that the new year should be more peaceful and successful. He called on Christians in particular and Nigerians in general to emulate the virtues of Christ, who through self-sacrifice and love brought salvation to humanity. This is a time for us to be our brother's keeper, extend our genuine goodwill and generosity to one another and ensure that the less ...

  The Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU) on Wednesday called off its strike, ending a protracted industrial action that started since March 2020. ASUU National President, Biodun Ogunyemi made the announcement during a briefing of the union in Abuja, explaining that the development followed consultations with its National Executive Council (NEC). More Details later…

 Anthony Okungbowan, the Edo State Head of Service have been reportedly abducted by unknown gunmen Okungbowan was abducted in Benin-City, the state capital, on Saturday. The Head of Service was said to have been whisked away to an unknown destination at gunpoint by the gunmen. As at the time of filing this report, the abductors have not contacted any member of his family or made claim for payment of ransom.

 The Commissioner for Local Government Affairs Hon. Stella Odey-Ekpo lauds His Excellency, Senator Prof. Ben. Ayade for having fulfilled his promise of providing twenty thousand jobs for Cross River State Youths. The Commissioner confirmed that youths in the Northern senatorial District have benefitted from the benevolence of his Excellency with thousands of youths being engaged in Homeland security committee, Border Patrol Committee and Agricutural Services Committee accordingly. She further reiterated that beneficiaries from the North have been paid, while waiting for those of Central and South to follow suit. She therefore called on Local Government Chairmen from the Central and Southern Senatorial District to accelerate and conclude the documentation of all Nominees for various Committees like their colleagues from the North, so that, they can also be captured, to enable them get paid as well. God bless the proactive and workaholic Commissioner Local Government Affairs Cross Ri...

        Good afternoon great sons and daughters of Boki. My name is Bisong Joshua A. a native of Boki, as a concern son of Boki who has reviewed the activities of student unionism and traced antecedence from inception to modern day, it is imperative that I draw your attention to the underlying truth which is glaring and obviously visible as regards to NACRISS WW, I have come to the realization that almost all LGA'S in central Cross  River State have been fairly represented in student unionism and have in one point or another produced a NACRISS WW president, except for Boki and Obubra,  Abi produced the pioneer president,Yakurr, Ikom, and then Etung.       Also it is pertinent that I draw your attention that Obubra has equally had its own fair share, the current NYCN state Chairman is from Obubra.    It is enough reason why we as Sons and daughters of this great Nation should Holistically champion this Cause, this isn't a s...

   1. Buhari Sacks Pondei, Appoints New NDDC Administrator President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mr Effiong Okon Akwa as the Interim Administrator of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). This was made known in a statement on Saturday night by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina. Following Akwa’s appointment, Professor Kemebradikumo Pondei the former administrator of the Interim Management Committee (IMC) has relieved of his position.  2. Sanwo-Olu Tests Positive For COVID-19 The Commissioner of Health in Lagos State, Akin Abayomi, on Saturday, announced that the state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has tested positive for coronavirus. Recall that Sanwo-Olu went into self-isolation following his contact with persons infected with COVID-19. The Commissioner in a statement released on Saturday disclosed that the governor is being treated at home by medical experts in the state.  3. Lekki Shootings: C...