L-R: Rep. Julius Ihonvbere, Chairman, South-South Centre A of the House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review, The Deputy Gov. of Delta, Sir Monday Onyeme By Dianabasi Effiong Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has called for a review of the 1999 Constitution to ensure an upward review of the derivation formula. Oborevwori made the call…
Barr. Okoi Obono-Obla By Okoi Obono-Obla A few days ago, cyberspace in Nigeria was awash with rumours that the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria had approved the creation of 12 new states. The story, widely circulated on various social media platforms and fringe news blogs, understandably triggered widespread reactions. Given the seriousness with…
Some of the House of Representatives Constitutional Review Committee Members, South-South-B-Centre, Calabar, during the Public Hearing on Saturday. By Ita Williams, Calabar Some communities in Benue State have declared their intention to be part of the proposed Ogoja State from present Cross River State . In his submission at the South-South Zonal B public hearing…
Spokesman of the Ibibio delegation at the public hearing, Dr. Samuel Udonsak. By Assam Abia The Ibibio ethnic nationality has firmly rejected the inclusion of any part of its ancestral territory in the proposed Obolo State. This position was presented at the South-South zonal public hearing on the 2025 constitutional amendment, held on Saturday, July…
Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dr. Erasmus Ekpang. By Ita Williams, Calabar The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dr. Erasmus Ekpang, commended the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, for successfully conducting a peaceful and rancour free election at the just concluded 2025 Triennial Delegates Conference. The conference held on July 16,…
L-R: Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, President Bola Tinubu and Gov. Umo Eno during the visit on Friday. By Anietie Akpan President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the continued development of Akwa Ibom State. He assured that the Federal Government will work closely with the state in line with the Renewed…