In a bid to contribute to addressing the dearth of the culture of investigative reporting in Nigeria and globally, the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism has initiated the House-to-House project under its Pro-Engage Series programme. House-to-House, done in partnership with the British High Commission, is conceived as an... Read more
Prince Tonye Princewill is finally set to kick off his 2015 gubernatorial campaign. The buildup, which may seem unusual to many, was necessary and very strategic. From a very vigorous and successful recruitment/ training of campaign volunteers to a very warm Diaspora engagement; his campaign team has gradually gathered... Read more
Minority Ethnic Groups Urged To Unite For Jonathan’s Re-election, As Various Statesmen Declare Support
A one-day summit with the theme “national integration, stability and the 2015 Elections” has ended in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State Capital with a call on minorities across the country to forge a united front in working for the re-election of President Goodluck Jonathan.   Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson, his... Read more
VC Urges Cross River Govt. To Invest More In Agriculture
Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar   The Cross River Government has been advised to invest more in agriculture foremployment creation, food security and increase in its revenue profile.   The call was made Saturday in Calabar by Prof. Ekanem Braide, the Vice Chancellor, Federal University Lafia, Nasarawa State,at the 16th Prof. Bassey Andah memorial... Read more
By  Chief (Barr). Utum Eteng   The ovation that herald the birth of a child is an indication not only of the joy of the moment, but the rapturous prospects that the child portends both for the family into which he/she is born and the larger community whose advancement... Read more
Bayelsa Declares N4.5BN Balance From December, 2014 At Transparency Briefing
Bayelsa State Government on Wednesday declared a total of N4.3bn as the balance of funds available for spending as at the end of December 2014.   The state Deputy Governor, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah (Rtd), who made the disclosure at the monthly transparency media briefing in Yenagoa, presented... Read more
Jonathan Campaigns in Calabar’s Commissions 6.8 klm Airport Bypass Road In Cross River
  From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar   President Goodluck Ebelle Jonathan has commissioned the multi-billion 6.8 kilometres Airport Bypass with an interchange bridge named after him in Calabar. Our correspondent learnt that the road was constructed at the cost of N6.4 billion.   Speaking at a  brief ceremony prior to the... Read more
Most Bakassi Residents Not Issued With PVCs—Sen. Ita-Giwa
From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar                                                                                                      Sen. Florence Ita-Giwa, has expressed worry at the distribution of Permanent Voters Cards (PVC) in Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River, saying most eligible voters are yet to pick theirs. Ita-Giwa expressed her concern Wednesday in Calabar in an interaction with journalists. The PVCs... Read more
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan will make Nigeria prosperous, says Chairman of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, Dr. Ngozi Olejeme. Speaking with newsmen in Abuja Friday, Olejeme commended Mr. President for expanding the country’s infrastructure, developing agriculture, generating employment and advancing the cause of education.... Read more
A vote for Jonathan is for economic growth, development and unity – Olejeme
The deputy chairman, Finance Committee of the Presidential Campaign Organization, Dr. Ngozi Olejeme has urged Nigerians to vote for Peoples Democratic Party Presidential candidate, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, saying a vote for PDP in the February 14, 2015 presidential election is a vote for economic growth, development and unity. Olejeme... Read more