Photo: Governor Otu Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has assured the people of the Northern Senatorial District of sustained government intervention in infrastructure, education, electricity and economic development, pledging to address critical challenges affecting the region. Otu gave the assurance on Monday during a high-level stakeholder engagement with political leaders and other key stakeholders from Cross River North at the Conference Hall of the Ogoja Local Government Council headquarters. The meeting provided an opportunity for stakeholders to present their concerns directly to the Governor, with roads, bridges,…
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CHSR raises alarm, demands probe, prosecution of police officers over alleged teargassing of Lagos pensioners
Photo: CHSR President, Omotehinse and others at the briefing By Mandy Park The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR) has condemned the alleged use of tear gas and excessive force against pensioners who protested over outstanding pension entitlements at the Lagos State Government Secretariat and House of Assembly complex in Alausa, Ikeja. The organisation also demanded an immediate investigation into the incident and the arrest and prosecution of any police officers found to have been involved in the alleged action. The call was contained in a statement issued by…
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