7 h. ago Cross River gov welcomes PDP deputy gov candidate, Emana, to APC

Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, on Sunday received the 2023 deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dr Emana Ambrose-Amawhe, into the All Progressives Congress. Her visit to the governor came hours after she announced her defection to the APC via her X handle. Emana was led to the governor and his wife, Read More

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21 h. ago Presidency denounces premature 2027 campaign billboards amid speculation

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has disclaimed the growing presence of campaign billboards promoting President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for the 2027 elections, calling them unauthorised and premature. In a statement issued yesterday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, emphasised that the campaigns violate electoral laws […] The post Presidency denounces premature 2027 campaign billboards amid speculation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Presidency Condemns Unauthorized “Tinubu 2027” Campaign Billboards, Says It’s Premature, Against Electoral Law

The Presidency has distanced itself from the ongoing promotion of President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for the 2027 elections following the appearance of campaign billboards across several cities, including Abuja and Kano. These billboards, featuring images of the President and his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, have raised concerns about premature campaigning. In […] The post Presidency Condemns Unauthorized “Tinubu 2027” Campaign Billboards, Says It’s Premature, Against Electoral Law appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Presidency disowns 2027 campaign billboards, calls for immediate halt

The Presidency on Sunday disowned billboards and other materials promoting the 2027 campaign for President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima nationwide. “We urgently call on individuals and groups funding this 2027 political campaign through the ongoing deployment of materials on billboards nationwide to cease immediately,” it said in a statement signed by Tinubu’s Read More

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36 h. ago Vice President Shettima flags off SAPZ project in Cross River

Calls it game-changer for economic revival The groundbreaking ceremony of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) in Cross River State read more Vice President Shettima flags off SAPZ project in Cross River

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36 h. ago AfDB President commits to supporting Cross River’s health, agric sectors

The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has pledged substantial investment support for Cross River State’s health read more AfDB President commits to supporting Cross River’s health, agric sectors

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51 h. ago AfDB reaffirms $2.2bn pledge as Shettima launches Cross River SAPZ

The Federal Government has flagged off construction of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) in Calabar, Cross River State. read more AfDB reaffirms $2.2bn pledge as Shettima launches Cross River SAPZ

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61 h. ago Shettima, Govs, Others Grace Turbaning Of Ali As Kuliyan Ngeri

Vice President Kassim Shettima, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum and the attorney-general of the federation and minister of justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), were among dignitaries who graced the turbaning of Prof. Yusuf Ali (SAN) as the Kuliyan Ngeri of Ilorin Emirate yesterday. Governor AbdulRazaq was represented by the speaker of […]

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3 d. ago We’ll Support Cross River’s Health, Agricultural Sectors – AfDB President

President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has described Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu as a leader with the potential to turn the state’s fortunes around. Adesina promised substantial investment support for Cross River State’s health and agriculture sectors. Adesina made the promise at the state banquet organised in honour of […]

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4 d. ago Adesina pedges support for Cross River’s health, agricultural development

The President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has reaffirmed his commitment to significantly supporting the development of Cross River State, particularly in the health and agriculture sectors. During a state banquet in his honour on Thursday in Calabar, Adesina outlined key initiatives aimed at revitalising the state’s healthcare infrastructure and enhancing its Read More

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4 d. ago Commissioner Warns LG Chairmen Against Owing Teachers’ Salaries

Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Associate Prof. Stephen Odey, has warned chairmen of the 18 local government areas in the state to be weary of the consequences of owing teachers’ salaries. He called for priority attention to be given to regular payment of teachers’ salaries to boost teachers’ productivity. Odey gave the warning during […]

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4 d. ago Police mourn officer who died watching Champions League in C’River

Cross River State command of the Nigerian Police Force mourned the death of Inspector Stephen Enang on Tuesday evening while watching the UEFA Champions League match between Arsenal and Real Madrid at a football viewing centre in Calabar. Police Public Relations Officer, Irene Ugbo confirmed Enang’s death during a telephone conversation with The PUNCH correspondent, Read More

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5 d. ago How Police Inspector slumped, died after Arsenal’s victory over Real Madrid

An Inspector of Police in Calabar, Stephen Enang slumped and died on Tuesday after watching his team Arsenal beat Spanish giants Real Madrid 3-0. According to eyewitnesses, Enang, who was a native of Ekori in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State, was excited during the UEFA Champions League fixture. The Inspector who was […] The post How Police Inspector slumped, died after Arsenal’s victory over Real Madrid appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Shettima Urges NISO To Fix Electricity, National Grid Challenges

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has directed the members of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) Limited’s Board of Directors to maintain the highest standards of integrity and expertise in carrying out their duties of ensuring seamless generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity across Nigeria. According to him, while expectations are high, members of […]

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5 d. ago Customs hands over 659 units of illicit drugs to NDLEA in Cross River

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River/Calabar Free Trade Zone /Akwa Ibom Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has handed over  659 units of illicit drugs to the Cross River State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency( NDLEA). The Area Controller of the command, Comptroller Chukwudi Ogbonna disclosed this at Command Headquarters in […] The post Customs hands over 659 units of illicit drugs to NDLEA in Cross River appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago VP Shettima Urges NISO To Fix Electricity, National Grid Challenges

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has directed the members of Board of the Directors of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) Limited to maintain the highest standards of integrity and expertise in carrying out their duties of ensuring seamless generation, transmission and distribution of electricity across Nigeria. According to him, while expectations were high, […]

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5 d. ago Shettima, Adesina advocate strong political will as Kaduna unveils agro

Vice President Kashim Shettima and President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, have emphasised the need for sustained political commitment as Kaduna State inaugurates its Special Agro-Industrial Zones initiative. SAPZ is an initiative designed to boost agricultural productivity, enhance food security, and promote industrialisation in the agricultural sector. The SAPZ programme is being Read More

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5 d. ago Nigeria’s federalism not broken, just poorly managed – Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria’s federal system is not inherently faulty but has been weighed down by poor resource management and a lack of accountability across all levels of government. Speaking at the 7th edition of the Leadership Conference and Awards in Abuja on Tuesday, Shettima said the country’s challenges are less about Read More

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6 d. ago Shettima blames Nigeria’s problems on absence of fiscal responsibility

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday identified the absence of strong fiscal disciple as a major factor weakening Nigeria’s federal read more Shettima blames Nigeria’s problems on absence of fiscal responsibility

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6 d. ago Stop Romanticising National Issues, VP Shettima Cautions Media

Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, has cautioned the media against the growing trend of romanticising serious national issues, describing it as a dangerous deviation from the press’ constitutional role of upholding truth and accountability. Speaking through his Special Adviser on Special Duties, Modibbo Umar, at the 17th LEADERSHIP Conference and Awards held at the […]

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