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GOV. OTU UNVEILS OIL & GAS SKILLS PROGRAMME FOR 2,000 CROSS RIVER YOUTHS

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Photo: Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to equipping young people with relevant skills and professional qualifications so they can participate meaningfully in the state’s emerging economic opportunities. The Governor stated this on Thursday at the Youth Empowerment Oil and Gas Training and CPD-Accredited Empowerment Programme for 2,000 youths of Cross River State, held under the theme, “Skill Up in the Season of Sweetness (SUSOS)”. The Governor was represented at the event by the Speaker of the…

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NDC Campaign Council: OK Movement Rejects Dickson, Insists on Independent Structures

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By Mandy Park The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement, popularly known as the OK Movement, has rejected the position of the National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Seriake Dickson, that political support groups must operate under the coordination of the party, insisting that it remains an independent political organisation with the right to maintain its own structures. The disagreement is the latest development in an emerging dispute over the organisation of the 2027 presidential campaign of the NDC, which has Peter Obi as its presidential candidate and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso…

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Osimhen arrives Nigeria on private jet despite Super Eagles withdrawal

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Photo: Victor Osimhen By Mandy Park Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has arrived in Nigeria aboard a private jet, days after withdrawing from the squad for the country’s opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. Osimhen touched down in Lagos on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, despite being ruled out of the two crucial qualifiers because of a muscle injury sustained while playing for Turkish champions Galatasaray. The 27-year-old forward had initially been included in head coach Eric Chelle’s 24-man squad announced for the qualifiers, but…

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Bille Gas Leak Explosion Victim Dies, CAPPA Warns of New Dangers for Residents

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Photo: Late Ms. Joy Amos By Mandy Park Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has expressed deep regret and concern over the death of Ms. Joy Amos, a 29-year-old Bille resident who sustained severe burns in a gas explosion inside her room on September 3, 2026. Ms. Amos died on Tuesday, September 22, following her transfer from Bille to Port Harcourt for further treatment. In a statement issued on Tuesday, CAPPA described her death as a grave consequence of the continuing environmental and public health emergency in Bille Kingdom,…

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Ohanaeze @ 50: Otti, Obi, Achebe challenge Igbo leaders on relevance … Book exposes crises, weaknesses seeks new direction for Igbo leadership

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Photo: Otti, Achebe, Obi,  others at the unveiling of the new book By Daniel Kanu The 50-year history, struggles and future of Ohanaeze Ndigbo came under intense scrutiny in Lagos on Tuesday, 22nd September, as prominent Igbo leaders, political figures and traditional rulers gathered for the public presentation of a new book examining the evolution and relevance of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation. The 602-page book, Ohanaeze at 50: The Burden of Memory, The Politics of Relevance – A Critical Biographical Reflection of an Igbo Institution, written by Agbeze Ireke…

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Ohanaeze at 50: Otti, Obi, Achebe, Abaribe, others reflect on Igbo unity, identity, way forward

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Photo: Agbeze Ireke Kalu Onuma, Clad in White, Book Author By Daniel Kanu “Ohanaeze must inspire the next generation” — Gov Otti “This is not a coffee table book, it is for us to read” –Agbeze Ireke Kalu Onuma (AI-KO) Prominent Igbo leaders, political figures and traditional rulers on Tuesday converged in Lagos for the public presentation of a new book examining the 50-year journey, challenges and future of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. The book, Ohanaeze at 50: The Burden of Memory, The Politics of Relevance – A Critical Biographical Reflection of…

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Cross River’s Oil Dream Rekindled as RMAFC Drops Old Report, Reopens Probe

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By Kingsley Agim The recent decision by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to reopen the verification of disputed and newly discovered oil and gas wells has renewed Cross River State’s hope of reclaiming its place among Nigeria’s oil-producing states, with the fresh exercise expected to subject the state’s longstanding claims to another round of technical scrutiny. The development follows the commission’s decision to discard its earlier draft verification report after receiving claims, counterclaims and complaints from affected states, particularly over the coordinates and locations of disputed and…

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Fidelity Bank promotes 433 employees, representing 13% of workforce

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…Reinforces performance-driven culture Fidelity Bank Plc has announced the promotion of 433 employees under its 2026 Promotion and Notch Award Exercise, representing approximately 13 per cent of the financial institution’s workforce. The latest exercise marks an increase in the proportion of employees promoted compared with previous years. In 2025, 376 employees, representing 12 per cent of the workforce, were promoted, while 337 employees, or 11 per cent, benefited from the 2024 exercise. The bank said the annual initiative underscores its commitment to recognising excellence, rewarding outstanding performance and strengthening a…

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Nigeria-Taiwan: HyCuTIPI Moves To Turn Smart Agriculture, Technology and University Links Into Investment And Development Projects

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By Mandy Park Nigeria Must Move From Technology Consumption to Technology Partnership and Co-Creation – Senayor Ndoma-Egba   The Taiwan Mission Has Opened a New Frontier for Practical Nigeria–Taiwan Economic Cooperation – Ambassador Adejuwon   The Hybrid Culture, Technology and Innovation Promotion Initiative (HyCuTIPI) has described the successful participation of its Nigerian delegation in the 2026 Taiwan Smart Agriweek Exhibition, together with high-level visits to the National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST), Pingtung, and Kun Shan University, Tainan, as a significant step towards building a new generation of…

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Obi’s camp tackles Alake over 37 miners’ deaths, says Minister should explain tragedy

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Photo: Dele Alake By Mandy Park The Peter Obi Media Office has criticised the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, over his recent comments on the record of former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, saying the minister should concentrate on providing answers to questions surrounding the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in government custody. The media office, in a statement signed by its spokesman, Idris Zekeri Jnr., on Monday, described Alake’s criticism of Obi as a political distraction coming at a time when the Federal Government is investigating…

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