Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar Although Nigeria’s constitution does not provide for a referendum on the report of the national conference, its report will be subjected to normal legislative process if brought before the National Assembly. This assurance was given by the Senate Leader, Victor Ndoma-Egba, in an interview with journalists... Read more
The Cross River House of Assembly has urged its Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources to inter-face with relevant stakeholders to discuss issues of timber exploitation and importation in the State. The House made the resolution on Friday following a motion by the member representing Calabar Municipality State... Read more
Golden Eaglets handed out a 6-0 defeat to the Super Falcons in an early morning game at the NFF/FIFA Goal Project Pitch on Friday. The match was an opportunity for the Golden Eaglets’ coaching crew to watch their new recruits under match situation and they responded well despite having a week following their... Read more
From: Diana Okon-Effiong ,Calabar Elders and Leaders of Eket Senatorial district have condemned recent purported endorsement of three aspirants from the zone by a group called Elders Forum of Akwa Ibom South as the only aspirants for the 2015 governorship election in Akwa Ibom State. A recent publication in... Read more
From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar Gov. Liyel Imoke of Cross River has said that the State was not hosting the 2014 National Sports Festival to win at all cost. Imoke said this Friday night in Calabar while officially unveiling the logo for the 19th National Sports Festival tagged “Centenary Games,... Read more
The Delta State Government has denied paying ransom to the abductors of Ebikeme Clark, son of Chief E.K. Clark to secure his recent release. In a statement made available to Africanewscircle.com, the Secretary to the Delta State Government, Comrade Ovuozorie Macaulay said the speculation of ransom to secure the... Read more
By Victor Unuyu & Bassey Uwe Of recent, there has been a re-insurgence of cheap blackmails by faceless individuals and their surrogates who take pleasure in disparaging the person and government of His Excellency, Chief (Dr) Godswill Akpabio, CON; however, as major stakeholder and with a firm belief... Read more
A huge burden has been lifted at the University of Benin, UNIBEN, as students who have been experiencing accommodation difficulties on campus now have access to a 696-bed, modern hostel built and delivered by the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC. The commissioning and handing over of the hostel turned... Read more
Diana Okon-Effiong Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has lamented the death of former President General of Ohazaeze Ndigbo, Ambassador Ralph Uwechue who passed away on Thursday at Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State. Governor Uduaghan in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Sunny Ogefere described the late Uwechue as... Read more
From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Asaba Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has signed a 451 billion naira 2014 Appropriation Bill into law with an assurance that more money would be spent on capital projects this year for the benefits of Deltans. Dr. Uduaghan while signing the 2014 Appropriation Bill and... Read more
