Author: Anietie Akpan
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OPINION: The Marginalization Of Cross River State In Federal Appointments: A Case For Justice and Equity
By Missang Oyama In the complexity of Nigeria’s geopolitical structure, federal appointments have long been a reflection of the country’s power dynamics, serving as an avenue for both reward and representation. However, under the current administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Cross River State finds itself at the receiving end of what appears to be…
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President Federation Cup: National Play-Off Fixtures
MEN Ahudiyannem FC (Abia) Vs OISA FC (Imo) – Enugu Eagle Eye FC (Akwa Ibom) Vs E-World (Cross River) – Owerri De Sapele Lions (Delta) Vs Assemblies of God FC (Edo) – Awka El-Shama FC (Gombe) Vs Velvot Academy (Adamawa) – Jalingo Technobat FC (Taraba) Vs Flight FC (Benue) – Jos Gujba Academy (Yobe) Vs…
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NFF Intensifies Search for Truth Regarding Footballer’s Death In Uganda
By Dianabasi Effiong The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has intensified the search for clarity over the tragic death of former Nigeria U20 player, Abubakar Lawal, in Uganda on Monday. The NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, made it known on Friday that the country’s football-ruling body had kept its feet on the throttle regarding the…
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Aks Exco Sets Up Chaplaincy, Names Akicorp Boss Pioneer Chaplain
MD/ CEO of AKICORP, Mr. Imo-Abasi Jacob The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/ CEO) of the Akwa Ibom Investment Corporation (AKICORP), Mr. Imo-Abasi Jacob,has been appointed the pioneer chaplain of the state executive committee. This appointment is a historic first in the state. .The MD/CEO shared the news during the February edition of…
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Reduction In Crude Oil Theft Major Success Story Of Tinubu’s Oil Sector Reforms -TDF
By Dianabasi Effiong The Democratic Front (TDF) has welcomed the reduction in crude oil theft from 108,000 barrels per day (bpd) in 2022 to 5,000 bpd in Nigeria. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Mallam Danjuma Muhammad, TDF said the feat, announced by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) as a fallout of…
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CREDICORP N20bn Fund Will Make it Easier for Nigerians to Own Brand New Vehicles, TMV
By Dianabasi Effiong The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) have said the rollout of the first beneficiaries of the N20 billion CREDICORP fund has opened a window of opportunity for Nigerians desiring brand-new vehicles. In a statement signed by its Chairman Chukwudi Enekwechi and Secretary Shedrach Sunday, the group acknowledged that the Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP)…
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Businessmen Protest Over N700m Loss to Robberies in Calabar
Tech and Gadget resellers in Calabar took to streets in Calabar, Cross River on Wednesday protesting over N700 million lost to incessant burglary attacks within the last three months . The dealers who were armed with placards of various inscriptions described the robberies as an attack on their businesses and source of livelihood. Some of…
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Group Lauds N23.9 trillion Capital Vote, a Reflection of President Tinubu’s Pro-Development Mindset
President Bola Tinubu. By Dianabasi Effiong The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has described the recently passed 2025 budget of N54.9 trillion with a high capital vote component as a direct reflection of the development centred mindset of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. This, according to the group is because the capital expenditure allocation of N23.9…
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MAN’s Confidence Index Reflects Steady Recovering Economy, TSF
President Bola Tinubu. By Dianabasi Effiong The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) welcomes the recent release of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) Confidence Index for Q4 2024, which rose to 50.7 points, reflecting a moderate improvement in the confidence of CEOs in the manufacturing sector. In a statement signed by its Chairman Ahmad Sajoh and…
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Drop in Headline Inflation, Signs of Better Things for Nigeria
By Dianabasi Effiong The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has said that the drop in headline inflation in Nigeria after the rebasing of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a sign of better things to come. In a statement signed by its Chairman Emeka Nwankpa and Secretary Dapo Okubanjo, TMSG believes that the inflation rate…