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Lawmakers loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara have elected Hon. Victor Oko Jumbo as the new Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly. Hon. Oko Jumbo on Wednesday took the oath of office as the factional Speaker of the Assembly. The emergence of Jumbo is coming hours after the Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), directed the House of Assembly members led by Martin Amaewhule to commence impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara. Caretaker Committee Chairman of the party, Mr Tony Okocha gave the directive on Tuesday, during a media conference at his office, in Port Harcourt. The…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an injunction preventing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from removing, selecting a replacement for Umar Damagum as its Acting National Chairman until a lawsuit brought by two party chieftains is resolved. Justice Peter Lifu delivered the ruling based on an urgent affidavit submitted by the plaintiffs. Senator Umar Maina and Alhaji Zanna Gaddama filed the suit, identified as FHC/ABJ/CS/579/2024, naming the PDP, its National Working Committee (NWC), National Executive Committee (NEC), Board of Trustees (BOT), and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as defendants. In addition to the originating summons, the plaintiffs…

PRESS RELEASE: UNICROSS Alumni Association Congratulates Prof. Stephen Ochang On His Appointment As The Acting Vice Chancellor Of University Of Cross River State The leadership of UNICROSS Alumni association congratulates Prof. Stephen Ochang on his appointment as the acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). Your appointment is an eloquent testimony of the Governor's abiding faith in your ability and capacity to steer the university's ship to greater heights, especially at this moment that the State Institution is in need of a seasoned Administrator that will restore the dignity and glory of UNICROSS. We wish the…

Ambassador Jean Pillard has urged Nigerian leaders to strategically look towards Haiti for partnership and economic cooperation for the future of both nations. In a speech delivered at the Whelan Research Academy in Owerri, Southeastern Nigeria, Pillard said: “We need to forge partnerships that transcend the superficiality of aid. “It’s time to invest in sustainable futures that respect our sovereignty and celebrate our cultural legacies. Let Technology be our bridge and fair trade our path to mutual prosperity.” He urged business magnates to approach Haiti with strategic interest, saying: “Bring your expertise, your resources, and your respect, and together, let…

Caveat Emptor: OKAGWE Ohafia Communal Land Is Not For Sale To whom it may concern It has come to our notice that a few persons are illegally attempting to trade some portions of the lands generally owned by Okagwe community. It is expedient that we raise this alarm at this moment, to avoid anyone falling victim. We hereby state clearly that no one has the permission/right to sell any portion of Okagwe communal lands, as no power of attorney is given to any individual or group of persons to carry out such transactions on Ali Oha of Okagwe Ohafia. Kindly…

OPay, a leading financial technology company, has warned its customers against trading in cryptocurrency or any virtual currency on its app. In a notice issued on Friday, the company said it would block any account found engaging in such trading and also forward the details of the account owner to the regulator. “In compliance with the CBN directive, please note that OPay prohibits any cryptocurrency and all virtual currency trading. Any account engaging in such activities will be closed, and customer information will be shared with regulatory authorities. “Please ensure that your account does not involve any cryptocurrency or any…

Press Release: Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency: Ignore Campaign Of Calumny By Desperate Politicians Against Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa The media office of the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has called on the people of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency and the public at large to ignore the recently ramped up campaign of calumny against the lawmaker, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, sponsored by desperate politicians that are intimidated by the towering achievements of the lawmaker in less than one year in office. The purpose of the revved-up media onslaught against Hon. Osonwa is merely to paint him in a…

Nigerian Army has opened its portal for 87 Regular Recruits Intake for Non-Tradesmen and women. Method of Application Interested candidates are advised to click on https://recruitment.army.mil.ng to complete the free online application form, submit it online, and print a copy. Then, print and complete the Guarantor Form as appropriate. The exercise commences on May 3, 2024, and ends June 7, 2024. Basic requirements and qualification (1) Applicants must be single and Nigerian citizens by birth and must possess National Identity Card/NIN slip. (2) Applicants must be medically, physically and psychologically fit in accordance with Nigerian Army Standards. (3) Applicants must…

Some repentant Boko Haram insurgents Tuesday night invaded a police station in Maiduguri in an attempt to set free their colleagues that were arrested earlier over alleged drug offences, witnesses told the Daily Trust on Thursday. However, Police Public Relations Officer in Borno State, Kenneth Daso, who confirmed that there was an incident at the police station, said the assailants were repelled by officers on duty. Daso said the security breach was heralded by an operation carried out by the police. He said, “On the 30/04/24 at about 1745hrs in a joint operation raid at the Kasuwar Fara, following an…

PRESS STATEMENT: Sponsors Of Inyali Peter And Committee Of Friends Must Stop Insulting UNICROSS For the umpteen time we are compelled to once again correct some disturbing exhibition of arrogance aimed at placing all of us in bad light. We would have ignored but so our members and the public are not misinformed, hence this statement. Our attention has been drawn to a misleading story circulating on social media credited to one Ojong Romeo Esq, who assumed a role unqualified for. In the said article, Ojong Romeo was quoted as having casted aspersions on the Governing council of the University…