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Cross River APC Hails Otu’s Appointment as South-South Coordinator of 2027 Presidential Campaign Council

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Photo : Governor Otu By: Mandy Park The Cross River State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has congratulated the state Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, on his appointment as the South-South Zonal Campaign Coordinator of the party’s 2027 Presidential Campaign Council. In a statement issued by the state APC Publicity Secretary, Hon. Emmanuel Edem Inyang, the State Chairman, Rt. Hon. Christopher Sunny Etta, and members of the State Executive Committee described the appointment as a recognition of Otu’s political experience, leadership capacity and influence across the South-South geopolitical zone.…

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CIFAL Nigeria Calls for Stronger Humanitarian Response in Nigeria

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By Mandy Park The UNITAR CIFAL Nigeria has called for stronger humanitarian response mechanisms, greater accountability, and increased investment in capacity building, research, and innovation to strengthen humanitarian action and disaster preparedness in Nigeria. The call was made by the Director of UNITAR CIFAL Nigeria, Mrs. Ihuoma Njemanze, during the 16th Annual Humanitarian Public Lecture and Induction Ceremony organised by the Institute for Humanitarian Studies and Social Development (IHSD) in Abuja to commemorate World Humanitarian Day. Held under the theme, “Resilience in Action: Strengthening Ethical Leadership, Inclusivity and Humanitarian Values…

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Governor Otu Visits SPAR Fire Scene, Assures Victims of Government Support

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Governor Otu at the scene By:  Mandy Park The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Prince Bassey Otu, has assured victims of the fire that ravaged a section of the SPAR shopping complex in Calabar of the state government’s support, as his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Dr. Peter Odey, on Saturday visited the scene to assess the situation and offer solidarity to those affected. Speaking on behalf of the Governor to newsmen at the scene, Dr. Peter Odey expressed sympathy to all those affected by the fire, noting that he had…

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2027: Okorocha Drags INEC, Uzodimma, APC to Court Over Imo West Senatorial Ticket

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Photo: L-R Okorocha and Gov Uzodimma By: Mandy Park Former Imo State Governor and former Imo West Senator, Rochas Okorocha, has dragged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Governor Hope Uzodimma and the All Progressives Congress (APC) before the Federal High Court in Abuja over the party’s 2027 Imo West Senatorial ticket. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1854/2026, was filed on August 13, 2026, by Okorocha’s counsel, O.J. Aboje. Okorocha is challenging INEC’s recognition and publication of Uzodimma as the APC candidate for the Imo West Senatorial District, insisting that he won…

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INEC LIST: NDC Candidates Thank Dickson

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Photo : Senator Dickson By Mandy Park National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Sen. Henry Seriake Dickson, has been singled out for commendation by Candidates of the party whose names were recently published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Although there had been a lot of apprehension on the part of Candidates seeking to stand election on the platform of the NDC as a result of the delay in publishing the names, especially for those contesting for seats in the two chambers of the National Assembly, much…

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Governor Otu intervenes, Orders Withdrawal of Complaint, Discontinuation of Case Against Denis Odama

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Photo: Governor Otu By Mandy Park Cross River State Governor, Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu, has directed the withdrawal of a complaint against Denis Odama, a young Cross Riverian who was reported to the Police by some of his aides over what the Governor described as a “derogatory and insidious” statement against his person. The directive was contained in a statement posted on the Facebook page of the governor. The Facebook post reads: “I have been fully briefed on the case involving Denis Odama, a young Cross Riverian who was…

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US Lifts 12-Year Entry Restriction on Nigerian Vessels says Oyetola 

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Photo: Adegboyega Oyetola By Mandy Park The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has lifted a 12-year Condition of Entry (CoE) imposed on vessels calling at Nigerian ports before proceeding to the United States. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, announced the development on Tuesday, describing it as a major milestone for Nigeria’s maritime sector. The restriction, introduced in June 2014, required vessels that had called at designated Nigerian ports within their previous five port calls to undergo additional security measures and enhanced scrutiny before entering US waters.…

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Raised Concerns About Abuja Flooding But Wike Ignored Me —Sen. Kingibe

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Photo: Senator Ireti Kingibe By: Mandy Park Ireti Kingibe, Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, has accused the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, of failing to act on repeated concerns she raised over flooding, blocked drainage channels and other infrastructure challenges in Abuja. Kingibe said she had drawn attention to the risks of flooding and the destruction of green areas months before heavy rainfall caused severe flooding across parts of the nation’s capital. Several residents were stranded on Saturday after torrential rainfall resulted in flooding, with vehicles submerged in…

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OPINION: Mandatory Fortification of Bouillon Cubes: A Threat to Maternal and Child Health in Nigeria

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Photo :Bukola Olukemi-Odele By: Bukola Olukemi-Odele A recent narrative circulating across public health and media spaces—exemplified by reports from food corporations and their allies —advocates mandatory fortification of seasoning cubes with iron, zinc, folic acid, and vitamin B12 to fight against anaemia and neural tube defects in pregnancy. According to these advocates, fortified seasoning cubes, which are consumed in almost every Nigerian home, could become an effective vehicle for delivering essential vitamins and minerals to pregnant women across the country, helping to reduce the country’s high prevalence of anaemia among…

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983 Students Fail 2026 Final Bar Resit Exam…Record 50.3% Failure Rate

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Photo: The Law School By: Mandy Park Candidates totaling 983 failed the May 2026 bar final (resit) examination, representing 50.3 percent of the 1,955 candidates who sat for the examination. This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by Aderonke Osho, Secretary to the Council and Director of Administration, where she said the Council of Legal Education (CLE) approved the results at its third quarter hybrid meeting held on Thursday. According to the statement: “A total of 1,955 candidates sat for the examination. The results are summarised as follows:…

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