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Lauretta Onochie Disowns 15 Billion Dollars MOU, declares it Null and Void The Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has described the purported signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between a US firm, “Atlanta Global Resources Inc.” and the NDDC for the construction of a mega rail project across the Niger Delta, from Lagos to Calabar as a scam. The NDDC Boss Lauretta Onochie in a statement last week made available to Journalists disowned the publication in some National dailies of such contract and “this was done without my knowledge and the authorization or consent of the Board and NDDC has not and could not have signed an MOU, worth $15 billion (USD) without the Board and Federal Executive Council’s (FEC) approval. The so-called MOU signed with Atlanta Global Resources Inc. “AGRI”, is hereby disowned by the Board and declared null and void”. She said that everything about this shady “MOU” is illegal because “by the act establishing the NDDC(Act No

The Youth Council of Nigeria Cross River State, on Thursday, visit the husband of the Late Hon. Chief (Mrs) Esther Bassey. The group which consists of State Chairman and all local government coordinators of NYCN in the Southern Senatorial District was at Bassey’s residence to visit his family over the death of his wife, the late Esther Bassey, Queen of the South. The State Chairman, His Youthfulness Daniel Obo, led other members of the NYCN to condole with the family. Late Hon. Esther Bassey, died on Friday, February 24, 2023, at the age of 50. The deceased was a philanthropist and Calabar South Local Government Chairperson until her death. Recall, the Governor of Cross River State, Prof. Ben Ayade, had on April 26, 2023, led delegations of Government officials from the state to the home of the Late Esther Bassey. The NYCN has expressed their sympathy and prayed for the repose of the departed soul. The Council saw the need to pay last respect to the family because of the pe

The National Coordinator of National Democratic Coalition For Tinubu|Shettima Presidency, Amb Jerry Odey has urge Nigerians to remain PATRIOTIC, LAW ABIDING AND GIVE PEACE A CHANCE ahead of 29th May 2023 inauguration. Adding that NIGERIA IS A WORK IN PROGRESS....Dear fellow Compatriots, the fundamental principle of every contest is that, there is bound to be a winner and a loser. Let us all at this critical time in our Nation's history throw our weight behind Senator Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu who has been chosen to serve us and give him the necessary support(s) needed for him to serve us effectively. He is here to use our collective resources as a nation to improve our economy and better the lives of our citizens. GOD BLESS FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA!!! GOD BLESS NIGERIANS, BOTH HOME & IN THE DIASPORA!!!

Mary Okon According to the World Health Organization, Over 600,000 people die from malaria infection yearly with a whopping 96 percentage of it's casualties mostly in the sub-saharan African region. The once upon a time endemic disease which still contribute to the rising maternal and child mortality index is receiving a match up approach through huge monetary and educational investment in it's vector management. To affirm that Cross River State Government is poised to stem malaria in the State, Cross River State Ministry of Health in Collaborations with other Implementing partners, embarked on Community health sensitization and Free Medical Screening to mark the 16th Anniversary of the World Malaria Day(WMD). Speaking at the event , the Commissioner for Health Dr Janet Ekpenyong reaffirmed Government's commitment to tackle and eradicate malaria to zero level pointing out that malaria as one of the health challenges has been an albatross in the lives of the people. Wi

As preparations heighten ahead of 29th May, 2023 being Nigeria's Constitutional and Democratic day for transition of power from incumbent administration to new administration at the National and Sub-National levels. Nigerians from all walks of life have come together under the aegis of "National Democratic Coalition For Tinubu|Shettima Presidency. A sociopolitical group who's primary objective is to support our democratic institutions and processes, and defend the mandate freely given by the Nigerian people to Senator Ahmed Tinubu in the just concluded 2023 Nigeria's Presidential Election. The group's commitment is to keep mobilizing Democrats (Nigerians) and our Democratic institutions cum bodies to ensure a hitch free transition of Presidential power to the Incoming administration that is, the INAUGURATION of Senator Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu, President-Elect and his Vice President Elect Senator Kashim Shettima. The group urge all Nigerians to support the Inco

: Dr Janet Ekpenyong, Beyond Beauty, Class and Wisdom defiling youths Abismal Performance in Government For many first timers and newbies in Government, it takes months and possibly years to settle , identify themselves, develop and master their new service line no doubt, the traditional system of recycling old but "worn-out" leaders over the years to create perceived instant results in any administration. Defiling all odds, some first timers and private professionals have proven doubting Thomases wrong providing and creating results that are not just mind blowing, but templates for many to smoothly ride on, although many on the contrary have justified reasons why young people should never be trusted with power. First Appointed Director General of the Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency in late December 2019, Dr Janet Ekpenyong returned to the state with a basket full of ideas and experiences gathered in the diapora and serving as consultants to multi