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APC Convention Signals Strong Momentum for Tinubu’s Re-election —Gov  Otu

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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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Obi Welcomes Kwankwaso to ADC, Calls for Opposition Unity

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Photo: Mr Peter Obi By Daniel Kanu Chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peter Obi, has renewed his call for opposition parties to unite in a bid to “rescue and rebuild” Nigeria. Obi made the appeal in a post on his official X handle after a recent visit to Kano, the commercial hub of Northern Nigeria, at the invitation of former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. He described Kwankwaso’s decision to join the African Democratic Congress as a significant development in the collective effort to reposition the country.…

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Easter: Jubilation as Governor Otu Unveils Free Bus Scheme in Cross River

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Photo : Governor Otu By Emem Julius There was widespread excitement across Cross River State as Governor Bassey Otu officially launched the Easter edition of the state’s free transport scheme under his “Season of Sweetness” initiative,imed at cushioning the impact of rising transportation costs on residents. The initiative, flagged off on Monday in Calabar, comes against the backdrop of persistent fuel price increases and the attendant surge in transport fares, which have placed additional financial strain on citizens. The free bus service will operate along major routes within the Calabar…

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Governor Otu Set To Launch Free Easter Transport Scheme to Ease Residents’ Burden

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Photo: Governor Otu By CalabarGist The Governor of Cross River State, Bassey Edet Otu, is set to officially launch the “Season of Sweetness” free transport initiative today, as part of activities marking the Easter celebrations across the state. As reported by CalabarGist, “The initiative, which has become a hallmark of the Otu administration, is designed to provide relief to residents by offering free transportation services during major festive periods, particularly Christmas and Easter. “The programme is aimed at cushioning the financial pressure associated with travel, enabling citizens to move freely…

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Gunmen Kill 27 in Plateau Community on Palm Sunday, Government Imposes Curfew

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By Daniel Kanu At least 27 persons have been confirmed dead following a deadly attack by suspected terrorists on Angwan Rukuba community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State on Sunday. The assailants, who reportedly stormed the area on motorcycles in the early evening hours of Palm Sunday, opened fire indiscriminately on residents, targeting passersby and roadside traders in what witnesses described as a coordinated and brutal assault. President of the Berom Youth Moulders Association said 14 victims were initially confirmed dead, while 13 others later succumbed to…

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Photo: CAPPA’s Executive Director, Akinbode Oluwafemi By Mandy Park CAPPA Urges FG to Raise Tobacco Control Budget, Slams Rising Youth Targeting Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has renewed its call on the Federal Government to significantly increase funding for tobacco control, warning that Nigeria’s current budgetary allocation remains grossly inadequate to address the growing public health threat posed by tobacco and emerging nicotine products. In a statement at the weekend, the organisation urged the government to raise the annual tobacco control allocation to at least N300 million and…

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Gov Otu Celebrates Tinubu at 74, describes him as Statesman of Courage, Vision

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Gov Otu And President Tinubu By Mandy Park Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has paid glowing tribute to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on the occasion of his 74th birthday, celebrating him as a towering statesman whose courageous leadership and transformative reforms are steadily charting a new course for the nation’s economic renewal and democratic consolidation. In a goodwill message issued by his Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Linus Obogo, Governor Otu extolled the President’s long and distinguished record of service to Nigeria,…

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World Water Day: Women Bear Brunt of Water Scarcity, Privatisation – OWORAC

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By Daniel Kanu The Our Water Our Right Africa Coalition (OWORAC) has strongly opposed moves to privatise water resources across the continent, warning that such policies would further deny poor communities access to safe and affordable water, while worsening the burden on women and girls. The coalition, a network of civil society organisations, grassroots communities and trade unions across Africa, reiterated its stance against what it described as the growing corporate capture of water systems, insisting that water must remain a public good accessible to all. Speaking at a press…

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National Sports Tourism Conference and Exhibition (NASTOCE) 2026 postponed, now holds on May 12

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Photo: Ahmed Mohammed Sule Chairman, NOC, NASTOCE 2026 By Mandy Park The National Organizing Committee of the National Sports Tourism Conference and Exhibition (NASTOCE) 2026, has announced the postponement and rescheduling of the NASTOCE 2026 now to hold on Tuesday 12th May, 2026, starting by 9:00am, with the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja, venue of the event remaining unchanged. Also affected in the changes is the Award Dinner/Gala Nite which now holds on Tuesday 12th May, 2026, at 7:00pm the same day as the Conference and Exhibition, which makes the Conference…

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City of Truth and Grace Assembly Unveils Easter Programme, Invites Public

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Photo: City of Truth and Grace Assembly By Mandy Park The City of Truth and Grace Assembly has announced plans for its Easter celebration, themed “The Power of Resurrection,” with activities lined up to engage worshippers and families throughout the weekend. The programme, which will be hosted by Pastor Dipo Fisho, is scheduled to commence on Good Friday with a special family prayer meeting aimed at addressing diverse spiritual needs. Organisers say the session will provide an opportunity for attendees to present personal and collective prayer requests in an atmosphere…

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