Governor Bassey Otu has granted assent to the amended Cross River Electoral Law passed by the State House of Assembly which stipulated a four-year tenure for elected Local Government officials. Signing the amended Law on Thursday in Calabar, the state Capital, Otu stated, “Let me thank Mr Speaker and members of the House of Assembly, and of course, our own Electoral Commission for making sure that we have an up-to-date act that is ready to put the third tier of government into office.” The amendment by the House of Assembly was necessitated by the Supreme Court’s verdict granting autonomy to…
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Some key stakeholders have formally endorsed their commitment to supporting and overseeing the realisation of the Bakassi Deep Seaport project in Cross River State. Among the stakeholders who pledged their dedication to the project in the presence of the state governor, Bassey Otu, are representatives from the Africa Export-Import Bank, Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms, and Nigeria Port Authority, among others. Following the signing ceremony held on Thursday in Calabar, the state capital, the governor reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to the project, which is based on a Public-Private Partnership model. Otu described the Bakassi Deep Seaport as a “bold and…
The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League is underway, with a fresh format introduced this season. Unlike previous years, this edition features a league phase, where 36 teams are grouped into a single table. Each team will play eight matches against different opponents, with three points awarded for a win and one for a draw. The top eight teams automatically advance to the Round of 16, while teams placed 9th to 24th will compete in play-offs for the remaining spots. Teams ranked below 24th are eliminated. Matches are primarily scheduled for Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but during exclusive matchweeks, like this one, games…
The Central Bank of Nigeria says it has temporarily withdrawn the Monetary, Credit, Foreign Trade, And Exchange Policy Guidelines For Fiscal Years 2024 – 2025 document published on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. It said the revocation of the document is to minimise risks of any further misrepresentation or misinterpretation, resulting in confusion among stakeholders. It disclosed this in a new statement published on its website on Friday. The new release was, however, not signed by any CBN official. On Tuesday, excerpts of the policy documents stated that the Bank will sustain its Ways and Means Advances to the Federal Government…
Nigerian-born UFC star, Israel Adesanya, has placed a $10,000 stake on two-time former unified world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, in his IBF heavyweight title fight against Daniel Dubois. The title fight is scheduled for September 21, 2024, at the Wembley Stadium, England. The highly anticipated all-British clash will see 96,000 fans create an electric atmosphere at the venue familiar to Joshua but a new territory for Dubois. This will be Dubois’ first fight at England’s national stadium, adding to the pressure on him and his team, led by trainer Don Charles. In an Instagram post on Friday, Adesanya shared a…
20th September 2024 Ukraine on Friday restricted the use of Telegram for its government, military and security officials, citing “threats” to national security on the app founded by Russian-born Pavel Durov. “The National Security and Defence Council decided to restrict the use of Telegram in government agencies, military formations and critical infrastructure facilities,” the council said in a statement on Facebook, saying it was a “matter of national security.” AFP All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written…
President Bola Tinubu on Friday called on all stakeholders in the upcoming Edo State governorship elections to conduct themselves peacefully and sportingly. Tinubu conveyed this message in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, titled ‘President Tinubu urges peace and civility in Edo State governorship elections.’ On Saturday, September 21, 2024, Edo State citizens will elect a new governor in what has been tagged a tough contest among three major candidates. They include Asue Ighodalo, a prominent lawyer and corporate executive, running on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party; Monday Okpebholo, a…
The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned Tuesday’s terrorist attack in Bamako, Mali, his spokesman said. “The secretary-general strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Bamako, Mali, on Sept. 17,” said Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for the UN chief, in a statement. The statement said Guterres extended his sincere condolences to the families of the victims as well as to the transitional government and the people of Mali. He also wished for a speedy recovery to those injured, including one UN guard unit member. The UN chief called on the Malian transitional government to ensure that those responsible for this despicable attack…
The Kano State Judicial Service Commission has suspended a Court Registrar of the Shari’a court Department, Jamilu Ibrahim along with other syndicates found to have received illegal funds emanating from a write of possession that was fraudulently obtained in order to sell two plots of land. This is contained in a statement by the spokesman, Kano Judiciary, Jibo Ibrahim and made available to newsmen on Friday. He said the Commission took the decision in its 75th meeting held on September 12, 2024. He said following the findings of the investigative committee set up by the JSC to investigate the petition…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has opened up about the importance of maintaining romance in marriage, even in the midst of spiritual responsibilities. In a candid revelation, Adeboye shared that he and his wife, Foluke, still nurture their love with pet names when they are alone, emphasising that “anointing does not reduce romance.” Through his heartfelt message, he urged married couples, especially pastors, to prioritise intimacy and romance, ensuring their marriages remain vibrant and joyful. “Don’t let romance die,” he counselled. The pastor in a Friday post on his official Facebook handle,…