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2027 polls: Resign on or before march 26th, 2026 – Governor Otu orders EXCO members, other appointees

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Photo: Governor Otu By Mandy Park The Governor of Cross River State, Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu, has ordered members of the Cross River State Executive Council and other political appointees interested in contesting for any elective position in the 2027 General Election to resign their appointments on or before March 26, 2026. The governor gave the order at the Executive Council meeting held on Wednesday in Calabar, the state capital. In a Facebook post after the meeting, Otu said: “As Governor of Cross River State, I have directed that…

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Two Revolutionary Hinges: Obi and Sowore

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Photo: Valentine Obienyem By: Valentine Obienyem I first became aware of the exploits of Mr. Omoyele Sowore during his days as a student activist. At 54, I believe we belong to roughly the same generational cohort. Over the years, I have followed his trajectory with mixed feelings – at times with admiration, at others with a measure of unease – particularly through Sahara Reporters. The platform, in my observation, has often been sharply critical of Mr. Peter Obi. My first personal encounter with Sowore was in Rhode Island, at a…

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Ilupeju Community Donates Over N300m Facilities to FUOYE Institute Of Nursing Sciences 

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Photo: Prof Ogunwole, FUOYE VC By Bunmi Olarewaju The Ilupeju community in Ekiti State has handed over buildings and equipment valued at over N300 million to the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) to support the take-off of its Institute of Nursing Sciences. Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole, described the gesture as a landmark demonstration of the community’s commitment to education and human capital development. Represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Tajudeen Bolanle Opoola, Ogunwole made the remarks during the formal handover ceremony held in Ilupeju-Ekiti.…

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Odunzeh Unveils Reform Agenda Ahead of 2027, Calls for End to Mediocrity in Politics

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Photo: Hon. Uche Odunzeh By Mandy Park A political figure and reform advocate, Hon. Uche Ben Odunzeh, has outlined a forward-looking vision for governance ahead of the 2027 elections, calling for a decisive shift away from what he described as “waste and unproductive celebration of mediocrity” in Nigeria’s political culture. Speaking as part of his “Project 2027” initiative, Odunzeh stressed the need to overhaul the nation’s electoral orientation, urging citizens to prioritize competence, credibility, and long-term development over superficial displays of political strength. According to him, meaningful change can only…

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Opinion: Unregulated Food Environment: Nigeria is Eating Itself to Death

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Photo: Humphrey Ukeaja By Humphrey Ukeaja There is a quiet epidemic running alongside Nigeria’s more publicised health crises. It does not arrive in sudden outbreaks or make international emergency headlines. It builds slowly, meal by meal, sip by sip, until it arrives as a stroke at the age of 45, a diabetes diagnosis at 38 years, a hypertension prescription that a household cannot reasonably afford. Non-communicable diseases now account for 29 percent of all deaths in Nigeria. Cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, stroke, and diet-related cancers are rising rapidly among…

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Rep Akiba Congratulates Gov Otu on NIPR National Patron Investiture

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Photo: Gov Otu at the NIPR investiture By: Mandy Park The Member representing Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Bassey Akiba, has congratulated Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, on his investiture as National Patron of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations. In a statement made available to the media, Akiba described the honour as a well-deserved recognition of the governor’s commitment to excellence in governance, strategic communication, and people-centred leadership. He commended Otu’s efforts in fostering public trust, promoting inclusiveness, and strengthening government-citizen relations through effective…

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Security: Governor Bassey Otu Assures Navy of Stronger Partnership

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Photo: Gov Bassey Otu with Commodore Shuaib Ahmed , Commandant of NNS Victory By Mandy Park Cross River State governor, Bassey Otu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening security collaboration with the Nigerian Navy, declaring that “security remains the foundation upon which every meaningful development must stand,” as he received Commodore Shuaib Ahmed , Commandant of NNS Victory, on a courtesy visit at Government House, Calabar. Welcoming the naval chief, Governor Otu expressed delight at the visit, describing it as “a significant step in consolidating the enduring partnership between…

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Gowon’s Distance from Reality in the Face of Suffering a Disservice to Nigeria

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Photo: General Yakubu Gowon By: Daniel Kanu When, recently, former military leader, General Yakubu Gowon emerged from a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa and declared that the government was “doing the best it can all round,” many Nigerians were left stunned—not because of political disagreement, but because of the sheer disconnect between those words and the lived reality across the country. This was not just another comment from a retired leader. Gowon is no ordinary elder; he is a man whose voice carries historical weight,…

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Mbah at 54: Lawmaker Hails Enugu Governor’s ‘Disruptive Innovation’, Lists Key Achievements

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Photo: From L-R, Gov Mbah and Dr Aneke By: Daniel Kanu A member of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Hon. Dr. Okechukwu Aneke, has congratulated the Governor of Enugu State, Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, on his 54th birthday, commending what he described as transformative leadership and “disruptive innovation” across the state. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Aneke, who represents Udi South State Constituency, said the governor’s administration had, in less than three years, repositioned Enugu through bold reforms and infrastructure development. He highlighted the near completion of 260 Smart…

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I AM ASHAMED

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Photo: Dr Alex Otti, Abia State Governor By Wahala Reports I am ashamed. Not because Nigeria is poor. Not because we lack oil, farmland, or brilliant minds. I am ashamed because one state has just proven that compassion is possible—and 35 others have been caught naked in their indifference. While Abia State’s Governor Alex Otti signs into law a historic Senior Citizens Welfare Law—guaranteeing every Abia elder aged 60 and above a monthly stipend, free comprehensive healthcare, annual medical check-ups, and dignified support until death—what are the rest of you…

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