Category: Politics

Photo:  Obi and Atiku By Daniel Kanu The People’s Redemption Party (PRP) has called on leading opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, to unite under its platform in what it described as a last-minute effort to safeguard Nigeria’s democracy ahead of future elections. The appeal comes amid deepening internal crises within major opposition parties, particularly the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), raising concerns about the ability of opposition forces to present a formidable challenge in upcoming electoral contests. The development follows…

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Photo: Atiku Abubakar By Daniel Kanu Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his recent visit to Jos, Plateau State, alleging that the President failed to engage directly with victims of the Palm Sunday attacks. In a statement issued Thursday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku described the visit as a “choreographed spectacle,” accusing the presidency of prioritising political optics over compassion for affected communities. The former vice president expressed concern over what he called a growing disconnect between the…

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By Daniel Kanu The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the interpretation of a recent Court of Appeal ruling by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), accusing the electoral body of yielding to political pressure from the federal government. In a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party alleged that INEC’s position was influenced by a government unsettled by what it described as the ADC’s growing political momentum. The party further claimed that despite what it termed sustained efforts to weaken…

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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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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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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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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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Photo: Senator Ndoma-Egba … Says the President deserve a second term By: Mandy Park A top chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) from Cross River State, Distinguished Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, has called on members of the party to work hard to ensure the return of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to enable him continue with his reforms designed to reposition Nigeria for a better future. Ndoma-Egba, a former Senate Leader and the Pro-Chancellor/Chairman Governing Council of Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), is a member of the Central Coordinating Committee and Vice…

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Photo: Gov Otu By Mandy Park The Special Adviser on General Duties to Bassey Edet Otu, Barrister Ekpenyong Akiba, has described the Cross River State governor as the most youth-friendly leader in the country. Akiba made the assertion in Calabar during an interaction with media professionals, where he highlighted the administration’s commitment to youth empowerment and inclusion. According to him, the Otu-led government has prioritised policies and programmes that promote youth participation in governance and decision-making processes, while also tackling unemployment and encouraging entrepreneurship. He noted that several initiatives introduced…

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