THE SIGNIFICANCE AND LESSONS FROM RAMADAN By Ibrahim Adémólá Òrúnbon There is a need to pay more attention to the plight of the poor. The Muslims’ holy month of self-purification and self-denial otherwise known as Ramadan has just ended. While it lasted, the season of fasting and prayer offered all Muslims the opportunity to reflect…
Over 300 refugees from the Republic of Cameroon as well as some members of their host communities in Calabar South local government area have received free medical care courtesy of the Cross River State Government and the Nigerian Red Cross Society. The exercise which was part of the 2021 World Red Cross Day Celebration offered…
By Ovat Abeng The Member representing Orumba North Constituency in Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon Emeka Aforka, has said that he made the member of the House of Representative, representing Orumba North/South Federal Constituency, Honourable Okwudili Ezenwankwo who he is in the ruling All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, in Anambra state. Aforka was speaking while…
By Efa Sunday Bakassi Local Government Chairman, Hon. Iyadim Amboni Iyadim has appealed to both the Federal and State Government to send financial assistance to enable him revamp the completely looted Council during the EndSars. Hon. Iyadim made this passionate appeal on Monday when a team from the No Sidon Look LG Project Assessment Tour…
By Obiaruko Ndukwe The world was suddenly jolted by the spread of an unknown virus later coded the Coronavirus. It was a moment of despair, confusion and a total shift in lifestyle. Social distancing, nose masking and hand washing became the new normal. Everything became virtual as Lockdown was enforced. It was a period of…
By Oby Ndukwe Dear Excellency, this curfew extension is only a cosmetic arrangement. We are no longer in a Lockdown. It is time to show the investments in security. Let us see if what you were part of during Amaechi’s Invasion of the Okochiri Forest (a smaller version of the Sambisa Forest) can still happen….
The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Ben Ayade has ordered the deployment of digital medical drones to hard to reach areas of the state. The drones will supply drugs and other medical essentials to such areas. To this effect, the government is partnering with a drone delivery company, Zipline. Speaking Monday (May 10, 2021)…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has on Monday, May 10, 2021, issued a press statement over the recent attacks on its stations and the subsequent killings of officers in Akwa Ibom State. In the statement signed by SP Odiko MacDoN, Police Public Relations Officer with reference number: AZ:5300/AIS/PPRD/VOL.6/26 on behalf of the Commissioner Of Police,…
Benue State governor, Dr Samuel Ortom, on Friday lambasted his Kaduna State counterpart, Nasir El-Rufai, for describing him as a failed governor. Ortom said Gov El-Rufai who is a religious bigot and a supporter of terrorists has no moral right to accuse him of failure. Governor Ortom was reacting to an uncomplimentary statement reportedly made…
Hoodlums suspected to be bandits have attacked a Mosque in Kwata, Jibia Local Government Area of Kastina State. They abducted over 40 worshippers during the attack. It was gathered that the incident occurred at about 12am on Monday morning during the Laylatul Qadr prayer. The Laylatul Qadr prayer which is the Night of Decree or…
