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The Councillor representing Abo Ward and the majority Leader of Boki Legislative Council, Hon Pius Kejou Osang has condemned the attacks and brought day light roberry in Orimekpang community of Abo Ward in Boki LGA. The incident which took place on Saturday September 26 was reportedly brutal as many lost their goods and monies respectively. Recall that they've been cult clashes at the same community which has recently claimed the lives of many and also caused social unrest due to sparodic shootings. According to Hon Pius, rubbery and killing is alien to the Abo Nation and the perpetrators of such evil are advised to dispatch from such activities or be ready to face the full wrath of the law". Even though the security agencies have been duely alerted, there is an urgent need for the government to beef up security in Orimekpang. We hereby call on the necessary government authorities to  rejuvenate or restore peace and security in the Abo Nation.

World Pharmacist Day: Join the fight against quackery and fake drugs-C'River Govt task pharmacist Cross River State Commissioner for Health and Chairman of COVID-19 Response Taskforce, Dr Betta Edu on Saturday during health awareness walk to mark the 2020 World Pharmaceutical day charged Pharmacist to light up the research light on Covid-19 vaccines and drug development as the health sector efficiency evolves around Pharmacists. She challenged the Cross River State Chapter to take up the fight against fake drugs and quackery as the state moves to sanitize the system. She said the pandemic has presented an opportunity for Pharmacists across the country to showcase themselves and what they got in stock. She noted pharmacists are transforming health through a variety of health services in Cross River communities, including advising on healthy living, COVID-19 prevention, vaccination to prevent disease, and ensuring that medicines are taken correctly, thereby managing diseases we...

AASSNID ORGANISES MAIDEN FUTURE LEADERS ANNUAL CONFERENCE The Association of Anambra State Students in Nigeria and Diaspora, OAU Chapter is set to organise her maiden Future Leaders Annual Conference with the theme, "The Role of Students In Politics". In an exclusive interview with the President of the association, Chwukuka Valentine Igwe, he made it known that the importance of Students in politics and indeed governance cannot be overemphasized.  "Despite making up more than half of the population in many countries, young people and students often find themselves marginalized from mainstream politics and decision making. This exclusion, combined with limited educational and economic opportunities, can leave young people both idle and frustrated with the status quo. On this note, Association of Anambra State Students in Nigeria and in Diaspora (AASSNID) hosts a zoom conference tagged, "THE ROLE OF STUDENT IN POLITICS" to enlighten young people to channel their ...

  *WINDSTORM AND FIRE DISASTER: SENATOR PROF. SANDY OJANG ONOR FACILITATES  RELIEF MATERIALS FOR VICTIMS.* The Senator representing Central Senatorial District of Cross River State has facilitated relief materials from National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) for Victims of the recent windstorm in both Ikom and Etung Local Government Areas which destroyed properties of constituents of the district rendering many, homeless.  The relief materials includes; Food Items, Mattresses, Mosquito nets, and some building materials worth millions of naira. Senator Prof. Sandy Ojang Onor who had just recently given the cash donation of Two million naira to victims of the Ikom market fire disaster ensured the quick response from NEMA and  went on inspection of the materials in company of the Executive Chairman of Ikom Local Government Council, Hon. Kingsley who appreciated the Senator for finding time to come to ikom to witness the sharing of the relief materials and the Zonal ...

 *OFFICE OF THE STATE CHAIRMAN, NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL OF NIGERIA CROSS RIVER STATE* *Ref: NYCN CONDEMN THE UNFORTUNATE KILLING OF YOUTHS OVER POLITICAL POWER TUSSLE IN NORTHERN CROSS RIVER STATE* Following the unfortunate and heartbreaking incident that took place in the Northern Senatorial District of the state, wherein at least, two ebullient and promising youths lost their budding lives and others sustained various degrees of gunshot inflicted injuries, the National Youth Council of Nigeria hereby condemn in totality the unwarranted, unprovoked, unspeakable and animalistic killing of our youths during the PDP Primaries election in Ogoja. We are terribly pained by this gruesome lost. We wish to reiterate the words of Former President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan that *NO POLITICAL AMBITION IS WORTH THE BLOOD OF ANY CROSS RIVERIAN*. We hereby call on security agencies, Human Right Crusaders, and all relevant authorities to investigate and prosecute the perpetrators of this heinous cr...

 Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Monday, 28th September, 2020 Good morning Nigeria, welcome to the central reporter's dailies News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today Monday, 28th September 2020. Here are the major news headlines below: 1. Buhari’s Policies Yielding Fruitful Results – Atiku Bagudu President Muhammadu Buhari’s policies have started to yield the desired results in Nigeria, Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State, northern Nigeria, has said. MORE reports that Governor Bagudu backed Buhari’s policies during a visit to a private rice mill, owned by a business mogul, Alhaji Sahabi Lolo in Kamba, Dandi Local Government Area(LGA )of the state on Sunday. This social media app understands that the Kebbi governor who was accompanied by Governor Muhammed Badaru of Jigawa on the visit expressed delight that the policies of President Buhari’s administration were putting the country on a more formidable economic footing. According to the K...

Boki Business Conference 2020 set to hold from December 10th - 12th The organizers of the Annual Boki Business Conference (BBCON) Event have finally scheduled 10th - 12th of December for the 2020 edition after postponing this year's event twice following the trend of the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic. The Conference which proposes one of the biggest Entrepreneurship event in Cross River State, will feature 10 mind-blowing speakers and also empower participants with high graded skills to encourage, build and stir up an entrepreneurial spirit among participants to become common problem solvers in our Communities. Boki Business Conference (BBCON) is an initiative of the Boki Blog team to tackle the economic setbacks as well as curbing the repulsive behavior amongst young people across the Boki Nation. It is aimed at transforming, readdressing and repackaging the well-being of our communities and youths to portray Creativity rather than Crime or Violence. BBCON tends to educat...

APC vs PDP: Popular prophet reveals candidate that will win Ondo governorship election The Founder of Christ Deliverance Ministry, Lagos, Prophet Ekong Ituen, has predicted the winner of the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo State. Ituen said the All Progressives Congress (APC), would win the guber race. The cleric had earlier predicted that the APC would win Edo State but his prophecy hit the bar. The Prophet, though predicted victory for the APC candidate in Ondo State, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, he urged the governor to pray against court orders that may nullify his victory. He said: “Akeredolu will win the October 10, 2020 election in Ondo.” However, he is advised to pray against court judgement. They may cancel his election because of electoral irregularities”. While urging Nigerians to pray for peaceful elections, Prophet Ituen warned gladiators in the political circle not to consider politics as a do-or-die affair, reminding that “whatever anyone becom...

 APC Suspends Governor Fayemi The State Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has suspended Governor Kayode Fayemi. According to a statement by the party, the governor was suspended due to “his numerous anti-party activities, especially his role in the recently concluded governorship election in Edo State which is contrary to the provisions of Article 21 (A) (ii) of the APC Constitution.” See Full Statement by the party below… RE: DR. KAYODE FAYEMI ANTI – PARTY ACTIVITIES. After painstakingly reviewing the activities of some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, we the authentic members of the Party in the State and Members of State Executive Committee per Section 12.8 of APC Constitution being duly constituted members of the National Convention of the Party, rose from its meeting of the 23rd September 2020 and resolved as follows: 1. We note the continued illegalities in the name of the party, being conducted by Dr....

Insurgency Troops Eliminate Seven Boko Haram Commanders, Fighters in Lake Chad - DHQ Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have eliminated several top commanders and fighters of Boko Haram terrorists group in their various camps at the fringes of Lake Chad in Kukawa Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Enenche said that the troops also destroyed several camps used by the terrorists located at Tunbun Gini, Tunbun Nbororo, Tunbun Kayoma, Tunbun Kaza and Tunbun Fulani during the operation. He said that some of the top Boko Haram/ISWAP commanders killed during the operation were- Abu Usman, Alhaji Shettima, Modu Mainok, Bukar Gana, Abu Summayya, Amir Taam and Amir Kuraish. He assured that the Armed Forces of Nigeria in collaboration with other security agencies were committed to ending terrorism and other security challenges in the country. “While the good people of the Nort...

Several people, including school children, were this morning killed as a petrol tanker exploded in Felele, along the Lokoja-Abuja highway. The victims of the tanker explosion, which occurred around 8.30am, close to the GT plaza included school children and students of the nearby Kogi State Polytechnic (KSP). It was gathered the tanker ran into another vehicle and exploded on impact, close to the GT Plaza, a fast food outlet which also serves as park for interstate private commercial vehicles. The situation was worsened as other oncoming vehicles ran into the inferno. School children were also affected as over ten vehicles got burnt.

THEY HAVE TOLD HIM(PROPAGANDISTS) They exists a society of garrulous people–indentured to service the cabalits against the momentous watchdogs, with which the latter seeks to effect a narrative of accountability from the megalomaniac class. I'm (SAVIOUR OKPEBRU) a victim of propaganda–yes, I've in several occasions had to defend a statement I made, sometime Jocularly with platonic friends and associates, and other times on my Social media handles. My Society has made me become silenced, enervated and extenuated my RIGHTS, and to survive,  I've to steer off some writings–this is how to become inviolable. In my studying years, I've encountered an era where well positioned writings and essays, critics changed the dynamism of a failing system. The 'Heroes Past' as captured in the National Anthem  personifies the foregoing class. People who through their writings gave us the green-white-green of 1960. The people, on the employ of the cabalits seemed to be exc...

The Cross River State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has commended Governor Ben Ayade for what it described as his welfarist and inclusive governance. Making the commendation during a courtesy visit to the governor at the executive council chamber of the governor's office, Calabar,  leader of the delegation and Chairman of CAN, Ambassador Okon E. Ekpenyong noted that Ayade's reelection for a second term in office was a howling endorsement of his industrialization policy. He lauded the governor for his development strides in the last five years and his continuous support for CAN. Ekpenyong said CAN was grateful for the governor’s “commitment and continuous support to CAN. Let me also say that your election was an endorsement of your industrialization drive, welfarist and inclusive governance approach." According to the chaiman of the Christian body, "For us, this meeting is apt and timely because it affords us the opportunity to say...

Cross River Government support the state Deaf and Dumb  association to  send representatives to their convention in Kano Cross River state Ministry of Humanity and Social Welfare donated the sum of Two hundred thousand naira (200,000) to enable the association send their seven man representatives to their Convention in Kano. The Commissioner for Humanity and Social Welfare, Hon. Blessing Egbara, disclosed this  as she received representatives of the Deaf and Dumb community in the state on a visit to her office.  Hon. Egbara explained that the purpose  of  the establishment of the Ministry by His Excellency the governor, was to enable his administration reach out to Cross Riverians especially people of their category, and expressed joy for having them in her office. The Commissioner stated , "when I got your letter about your visit, I was very pleased and looked forward to welcoming you guys, I must say I am very delighted to welcome you today, I...

IMPORTANT NOTICE To curtail the illicit tax operators across the State. The Executive Chairman, Bishop (Dr.) Emmah Isong has direct strictly to always share the official ANTI-TAX Hotline *07026105177* or any of the HOTLINE of the 18 LGAs with your friends who seek for an urgent intervention since The Cross River State Anti-Tax Agency is an establishment of Government MDA and not a personal organisation and also to avoid embarrassment. Regards.

 Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Tuesday, 22nd September, 2020 Good morning Nigeria, welcome to the roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today Tuesday, 22nd September 2020 1. Allow Peace In Southern Kaduna – Buhari Tells Kaduna Indigenes President Muhammadu Buhari has made a fresh appeal to all stakeholders to allow peace in the Southern Kaduna region and the entire Kaduna State. The President according to a statement on Monday by Femi Adesina, his Special Adviser on Media and publicity, noted that peace will guarantee growth, investment, and development in the State and therefore called on the indigenes to embrace peace. Buhari made the call in his speech at the virtual opening of the Fifth Kaduna Economic and Investment Summit, with the theme KADInvest 5.0, Infrastructure, Industrialization, and Innovation. In his words, the people must learn to live together peaceably if they want to witness growth and economic development. 2. Tinubu Denies Speaking ...

Cross River Government delivers relifed materials, cash to the Inmates of Afokang Correctional Centre in Calabar As part of the policy direction of the Cross River State Government, under the leadership of Sen Prof Ben Ayade, to reach out to all citizens,  relief materials have been delivered to the inmates of the Afokang Correctional Centre, Calabar. Making the presentation on behalf of  Governor Ayade at Afokang on Monday, the state Commissioner for Humanity and Social Welfare, Hon. Blessing Egbara said that the gesture was part of the effort of the administration of Ayade to show love and kindness to the inmates, and that it is on this basis that he has directed her to reach out to them. The Commissioner commended Professor Ben Ayade for being a selfless leader who reaches out to his People, irrespective of their  circumstances, social status.or offence that may have committed. Hon. Egbara revealed that the purpose of the visit was to let the inma...

Boko Haram Terrorists Kill Nigerian Army Commander The senior military officer lost his life on Monday in an ambush set up by the insurgents, according to a report by our correspondent A Nigerian Army commander identified as Colonel DC Bako, has been killed by Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State Bako was Commander of Sector 2, Operation Lafiya Dole, the team combating terrorism in the North-East region of the country, before he was killed.

Kwankwaso congratulates Obaseki, Edo people ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 Former governor of Kano State and Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has congratulated Governor Godwin Obaseki for his reelection in Saturday’s governorship election. He described the re _election of the governor as a “well-deserved victory.” Kwankwaso, in a statement through his Principal Private Secretary, Muhammad Inuwa Ali, Monday, in Abuja, said he particularly congratulated the people of Edo State for the governor’s victory because their action “symbolizes hope for every true democrat in our country.” “The good people of Edo State have spoken. And the true choice of the people had prevailed. “I, therefore, join all citizens of goodwill to congratulate the people of Edo State on the successful and peaceful conclusion of the gubernatorial election which was held on Saturday, September 19, 2020,” he said. He added:” I am especially congratulating the Edo people...

Again, CRS Anti-Tax Agency Light Beam On Illicit Tax Operators, Nabs 100 Marian Boys and Others Earlier today, The Cross River State Anti Tax Agency has arrested illicit ticket sellers unveiled as the, "100 Marian boys" at different routes in Calabar for illicit activities on selling of tickets to tricycle and taxis operators against the state government policy. Recall that, the Digital Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency Benedict Bengioushuye Ayade went on to inaugurate an anti-tax agency designed to abolish payment of taxes by low-income earners. The move was part of the state’s post COVID-19 palliative measures. The tax exemption is aimed at encouraging small and medium scale businesses, peasant farmers, commercial transport operators, food vendors, hotels with less than 50 rooms, and all those struggling to earn a living in order to expand and create a livelihood for their families. The Executive Chairman, Cross River State Anti Tax Agency, Bishop...

Dear Cross Riverians today we take another bold step to respond to the needs of our people who seek health from our various healthcare facilities in Cross River State. By early January, less than a month after my appointment as Commissioner for Health, I began to receive complaints from Cross Riverians far and near about some unwholesome happenings in our healthcare system, both public, private and even in communities. Families are hurting from what they see as needless deaths. Others have suffered irreversible bodily harm. Many have invested their hard earned money seeking health from quacks who are on the sprawl across our landscape. During my January tour, I and my team were met with the reality. Our healthcare industry has largely been running in autopilot mode with little regulations. Efforts planned to address the findings were temporary suspended due to the pressures from the COVID-19 pandemic. Thankfully, the pandemic exposed more of this weaknesses. Many professionals...

  THE NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL OF NIGERIA Cross River State Central Senatorial District, under the leadership of the Vice Chairman, Engr. Sunnyskipo Otu is set to organize a one day Convention for Youths in Cross River State Central. THE STATE OF INSECURITY AND GOVERNANCE which is the theme for this year's NYCN Maiden Edition Of The Central Youths Convention has been scheduled to hold on September 25, 2020 at Ikom Local Government Area Council Hall. The Convention which will be flagged off with a walk against Cultism, Kidnapping, Illicit drugs, Rape and other related Vices same day by 6am before the main event by 12noon Prompt. In a statement signed by  NYCN Central Youths Convention Media;   had the following information; Preamble ; Insecurity which is refered to as lack of safety in the society could also be seen as a bridge of confidence in the agencies that are saddled with the responsibility to safeguard human lives and properties to maintain peace and serenity in ou...

Hon. Tessy Omang amidst orphans during her reachout. By; Paschal Nyiam, Cross River State. The honourable councilor representing the Ekpashi Ward in Boki LGA, Hon. Tessy Omang has on Saturday donated food and non-food items worth thousands of naira to the Divine Providence Orphanage  home in Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State. Speaking at the event, Hon. Theresa Omang who is also the deputy leader of Boki legislative council state said that, the gesture was inline with the policies of one of the blueprint  of managing her  annual turn-over in touching the lives of the less privileged as she termed this year a “Season of surprise”. Rev. Sister Rita Abang applauded/Poured Encomiums on the councilor. The central reports blog correspondence learnt that the honourable councilor while presenting the items to the leadership of orphanage home, also reaffirmed her commitment toward assisting the needy to the best of her ability at all times, an...

Nigerian Politics EdoDecides: Obaseki Embarrasses Ize-Iyamu At His Own Backyard After casting his vote at 9:30 am at Polling Unit 26, Ward 5 in Iguododo community, Orionmhwon Local Government Area, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, expressed confidence that he will win the poll. His wife also expressed similar optimism about the outcome of the governorship election in the state. But in less than 24hrs, events have turned against Pastor Iyamu who is being roundly battered by his major competitor, Governor Godwin Obaseki in the poll. Pastor Iyamu suffered a shocking and humiliating defeat in his home local government area, Orhionmwon. Pastor Iyamu also lost in all the local government areas of Edo South Senatorial District, his home district. Also, billionaire businessman, Captain Hosa Okunbo, who was Pastor Iyamu’s main financier and backer, suffered a similar defeat in his polling unit and Oredo Local government area....

Live Updates: Edo Decides 2020 editorSeptember 20, 2020 6:12 Am Key Statistics Registered Voters: 2,210,534 Collected PVCs: 1,726,738 Uncollected PVCs: 483,796 Number of Polling Units: 2,078 Voting Units: 1,892 SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 6.25AM ESAN CENTRAL LGA APC – 6719 PDP -10694 6.17AM ESAN NORTH EAST APC – 6556 PDP – 13579 6.10AM IGUEBEN LGA APC 5199 PDP 7870 Ad 6.00AM Edo Election: INEC Begins State Collation of Results The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Sunday morning began the state collation of results of Saturday’s Edo governorship election. INEC, at about 6.00AM, announced that results of 10 Local Government Areas had arrived at the Secretariat for collation. The collation is underway. SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 Results From Esan Southeast LGA Ugboha (Ward 10) No. Of Registered Voters- 6660 No. Of Accredited Voters- 2238 AA- 0 ADC – 1 ADP – 5 APC – 1025 APGA – 0 APM-0 APP- 0 LP – 0 NNPP- 0 NRM-0 ...