By Ekemini Simon The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) Akwa Ibom State Chapter has faulted the claim made by the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr Udom Emmanuel that the backlog of leave grant arrears owed local government staff have been cleared. It could be recalled that Governor Emmanuel recently in a live…
By Efa Sunday The Chairman of Odukpani Local Government Council, Hon. Mrs. Justina Edem, has listed renovation of exco council and offices, as well as the renovation of the legislative chamber as part of the projects initiated with the thirty million naira take-off fund released to the various LGAs by the Executive Governor of Cross…
By Mark Eneng The much anticipated Obanliku Development Stakeholders Conference 2021 has successfully been held in Sankwala, headquarters of Obanliku Local Government Area, with stakeholders harping on the need for security consciousness, Peaceful Co-existence and unity among the citizens. Generally called “THE CONFAB”, the event took place amidst high expectations and participation, having all the…
By Kelvin Obambon The Presbyterian Young People’s Association of Nigeria (PYPAN) has conferred an award of excellence on the Co-convener of Cross River State Southern Senatorial Zone Stakeholders Forum, Elder Chief Ogban Ebock. The award which is in recognition of his tremendous contributions to the socio-political and economic development of Biase, Cross River and Nigeria…
By Efa Sunday The Chairman of Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, Hon. (Mrs.) Esther Bassey, has presented more than six laudable projects of her administration, as No Sidon Look, a Civil Society Organization paid her a visit. No Sidon Look has since the week commenced Local Government Projects Assessment Tour, as…
The Director General of Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Janet Ekpenyong, has felicitated with Muslim faithful on the occasion of Eid Mubarak. Ekpenyong in statement made available to The Paradise on Thursday, urged Muslims to use the holy month to pray for peace and show love to one another. According to the…
By Ovat Abeng Following the current security situation in the country, President Muhammadu Buhari is set to address young Nigerians on the second week of June, 2021. Comrade Odu Olisaemeka Onyeka, South East Zonal Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, disclosed this to journalists in Awka, the Anambra state capital on Sunday, during a…
By Ademola Orunbon The need to boost food security, job creation and industrialisation, through an established agricultural agenda, to the reviving of Ogun State economy has been reaffirmed. Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Adeola Odedina who made this known while receiving Award of Excellence presented to him by delegates from Ogun State Chambers of Commerce, Industry,…
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and founder of the Eastern Security Network(ESN) has sent a sound warning to the Nigerian military and police. Kanu on Sunday morning warned that the commanders of the Nigeria security forces will be hunted and punished if they order the killings of Biafra…
Popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has said he would trouble powers in Aso Rock including president Muhammadu Buhari if his child were to be among those captured by bandits. Gumi who disclosed this in an interview with BBC Pidgin on Friday said life is worth more than money, therefore, if it would take the…