C’River: Group celebrates International Day of Cooperatives, endorses Gov Otu for second term

By AMAWU Cletus Albert Amawu The Cross River State Cooperative Stakeholders Association marked the 2025 International Day of Cooperatives in grand style in Calabar, in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Welfare and Community Development. The celebration coincided with the United Nations’ International Year of Cooperatives, reinforcing the government’s commitment to inclusive grassroots development. The…

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FG declares Tuesday 15 July public holiday to mourn Buhari

Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, a public holiday in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. This was announced by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, a doctorate holder, in a statement issued on Monday, July 14, following the approval of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He noted that the declaration was part…

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NDDC @25: A Testament to Parliament’s Critical Role in National Devt – Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong

By Kelvin Obambon On Saturday, July 12, 2025, Nigeria’s political and civic elite gathered to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), marking a quarter-century of the agency’s service to the region and the nation. The event, which drew a wide spectrum of stakeholders, highlighted a powerful reflection on the legislative…

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CRSG Lauds NDDC’s 25 Years of Transformational Impact, Calls for Sustained Partnership

The Cross River State Government (CRSG) has joined other states and stakeholders in the Niger Delta region to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), applauding the commission for its unwavering commitment to regional development, especially in the areas of infrastructure, social services, and the empowerment of youth and women across…

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Gov Otu’s strategic ties with Presidency has spur unprecedented federal Projects in C’River – Barr. Akiba

‎The Special Adviser to the Governor on General Duties, Barr. Ekpenyong Akiba has hailed what he describes as Governor Bassey Otu’s strategic relationship with the Presidency, saying it is the engine behind the growing catalogue of federal projects in Cross River State. ‎He described the governor’s rapport with President Bola Tinubu as deliberate, robust, and…

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EFCC plans to pay fraudsters monthly allowance during rehabilitation

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced plans to establish a Cybercrime Response Academy aimed at rehabilitating convicted Nigerian cybercriminals by equipping them with productive digital skills—and supporting them with monthly allowances during their reintegration process. The EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, disclosed this at the National Cybersecurity Conference held in Abuja on Wednesday….

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Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong Celebrates 25 Years of NDDC with Niger Delta Youth, Women

On July 9, 2025, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong joined the vibrant youth and women of the Niger Delta region to commemorate a significant milestone of 25 years since the establishment of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). During the celebration, Senator Ekpenyong expressed his profound gratitude to the remarkable women of the region, acknowledging their invaluable…

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