Month: April 2026

Photo: Gov Bassey Otu By Mandy Park Governor of Cross River State, Bassey Otu, has called on Christians to embrace hope and unity as they celebrate Easter, extending warm felicitations to the faithful across the state and Nigeria on the occasion of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In a goodwill message issued by his Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Linus Obogo, the governor described Easter as the pinnacle of the Christian faith and a powerful symbol of hope, redemption, sacrifice and the triumph of…

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Photo: Nkeiruka Onyejeocha By Daniel Kanu Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has resigned from her position in compliance with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive requiring political appointees seeking elective office in 2027 to step down. Onyejeocha announced her resignation in a letter shared on her social media platforms on Friday, just days after the March 31 deadline issued by the Presidency. Although she did not disclose the specific office she intends to contest, her exit signals a growing wave of political realignments ahead of the next…

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Photo: Gov. Otu By Mandy Park The Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria.(BON), has announced that the Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, alongside two of his counterparts, will be among distinguished honourees at the 2nd edition of the Nigeria Broadcasting Awards (TNBA), scheduled for April 8, 2026, in Abuja. The prestigious ceremony, scheduled to take place at the NAF Conference Centre, is expected to draw key stakeholders in the nation’s broadcast industry. In a statement issued on Thursday, by the Executive Secretary, Dr Yemisi Bamgbose, BON disclosed that Governor,…

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Photo: President Bola Tinubu By Daniel Kanu The Presidency has clarified that a combination of scheduling pressures and logistical constraints necessitated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to meet victims of the recent Plateau attacks at the Jos airport rather than in the city centre. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the State House disclosed that the President had initially planned to receive Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno in Abuja before proceeding to Ogun State for an official engagement. However, following a detailed security…

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Photo: Prof Joash Amupitan, INEC Chairman By: Daniel Kanu The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has cautioned the African Democratic Congress (ADC) against proceeding with its scheduled national convention on April 14, warning that defiance of a subsisting court order could jeopardize the party’s future electoral victories. Speaking during an interview on Arise News, Amupitan said any action taken in violation of a court directive could have far-reaching legal consequences, including the nullification of electoral wins, drawing parallels with previous judicial interventions in Nigeria’s…

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Photo: Senator Ibikunle Amosun By Mandy Park A group, ECONID (Egba Collective, Nigeria), has made a formal appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at both the state and national levels to return of Senator Ibikunle Amosun to the National Assembly in 2027, in the overriding interest of sustainable development and equitable representation for Ogun Central. ECONID, in a statement signed by its General Secretary, Dr. Hassan Ishola on Friday, said Senator Amosun’s wealth of experience, proven leadership capacity, and deep-rooted connection…

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Photo:  Obi and Atiku By Daniel Kanu The People’s Redemption Party (PRP) has called on leading opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, to unite under its platform in what it described as a last-minute effort to safeguard Nigeria’s democracy ahead of future elections. The appeal comes amid deepening internal crises within major opposition parties, particularly the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), raising concerns about the ability of opposition forces to present a formidable challenge in upcoming electoral contests. The development follows…

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Photo: Atiku Abubakar By Daniel Kanu Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his recent visit to Jos, Plateau State, alleging that the President failed to engage directly with victims of the Palm Sunday attacks. In a statement issued Thursday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku described the visit as a “choreographed spectacle,” accusing the presidency of prioritising political optics over compassion for affected communities. The former vice president expressed concern over what he called a growing disconnect between the…

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By Daniel Kanu The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the interpretation of a recent Court of Appeal ruling by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), accusing the electoral body of yielding to political pressure from the federal government. In a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party alleged that INEC’s position was influenced by a government unsettled by what it described as the ADC’s growing political momentum. The party further claimed that despite what it termed sustained efforts to weaken…

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Photo: L-R Gov Bassey  Otu, (Middle) with other delegates at convention By Mandy Park Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has said the massive turnout at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention in Abuja over the weekend reflects growing momentum for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking with journalists at the convention, Otu described the large crowd and high level of enthusiasm among party members as evidence of a strengthening political base for the President ahead of the next election cycle. According to the governor, the…

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