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Police arrest lecturer in possession of 17 BVAS machines
On Sunday, the Nigerian Police arrested a middle-aged man named Gabriel Agabi on suspicion of impersonation and for having 17 Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) devices that were not set…
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Don’t mind PDP, they cannot even provide electricity to roast boli – Tinubu
At a rally for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River state on Tuesday, APC presidential candidate Bola Tinubu criticized the country's foreign currency (FX) rate management system. The…
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Only way out of suffering is to vote APC out of power – Ayu; Military take over Cross River forests | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Only way out of suffering is to vote APC out of power - AyuStop hallucinating, you have no mandate to retrieve, Adeleke tells OyetolaOsinbajo departs for CanadaMilitary take over Cross…
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National Electoral Offences Commission Bill passes second reading; Electricity operators not delivering on targets will face penalties – FG | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
National Electoral Offences Commission Bill passes second readingAnambra records first positive case of monkeypoxElectricity operators not delivering on targets will face penalties – FGSanwo-Olu sanctions increase of BRT fareSoldiers Reportedly…
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Ekweremadu says Southeast will not waste votes on Peter Obi; INEC rejects extension of CVR exercise | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
"There is nothing like a placeholder" - Falana backs INECEkweremadu says Southeast cannot afford to waste their votes on Peter ObiCourt orders Mompha’s arrest in ₦6bn money-laundering suitArmy intercepts carload…
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Simi celebrates record number of streams; Court sacks 20 Cross River lawmakers | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss: CBN says it disbursed ₦1.3trn to power sector in five years…
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Here’s why ‘everyone’ is talking about Cross River today
South South state, Cross River is currently on the lips of many following the recent updates from the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) as well as the ongoing strike…
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The YNaija Cover – the 2nd of May
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180-Year Debt Refund: BudgIT warns Cross River Government of looming fiscal disaster, asks Ayade to terminate SuperHighway Project
BudgIT has warned the Cross River State Government to halt its controversial Superhighway project on the ground of undue financial hazard and avoidable hardship that would plague the state for…
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Politics should not be treated as a matter of life and death – Obasanjo
A former president, Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday said that politics should not be treated as a matter of life and death. He said this at the public presentation of a…
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Cameroonians invade Cross River village, shoot six
Six residents of Danare, a village in Boki local government area of Cross River state have allegedly been shot after Gendarmes from Bodam community in Cameroon invaded the village. Commissioner of Police…
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“Every part of Nigeria matters to us” – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo assured that Niger Delta people will benefit maximally from the wealth and natural resources of their land. He said every part of the country mattered to…
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[The Activism Blog] NGO to distribute sanitary pads to 330,000 girls in six states
In commemoration of the Annual International Day of girl-child, an NGO, Aids Healthcare Foundation (AHF) done in collaboration with the federal ministry of women affairs has concluded plans to distribute…
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C’River set to begin commercial airline, shipping company
The Cross River government is set to begin operations of its first commercial airline and shipping company. Governor Ben Ayade stated this after a presentation by some potential transaction advisers…
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Cross River monarch arrested for alleged cult activities
A team of the State Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Police have reportedly arrested the Paramount Ruler of Yakurr local government area and the Obol Lopon of Ugep, Obol Ofem…
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“We feel pained and insulted” | Efik people distance self from Biafra
The Efik Leadership Foundation (ELF) has warned the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to desist from including the Efik people in their agitation. The ELF is a pan Efik non-governmental…
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[The Presidential Blog] Professor Osinbajo’s statement condemning the violence in Cross River
There have been reports of wanton destruction of lives and property in Cross River. This is as a result of communal issues between majorly, two communities in the Yala Local…
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Osinbajo orders security agencies to stop communal violence in Cross River
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has condemned the loss of lives and property as a result of the recent communal conflict between the Wanikade and Wanihem communities in the Yala Local…
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150 people dead, 14,000 displaced in Cross River land dispute
One hundred and fifty people have been confirmed dead after a three-day war between two communities in Cross River over land. The Director-General of the Cross River State Emergency Management…
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Hausa, Fulani are safe in Cross River – Ayade
Cross River Governor, Ben Ayade, has assured that the Hausa/ Fulani in the state are safe. Speaking through his special adviser on non-indigenes affairs, Musa Maigoro, the governor said he…
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After 28 days as Acting President, here’s a brief report of Osinbajo’s performance
by Alexander O. Onukwue It has been four weeks since President Muhammadu Buhari left Nigeria for London on an indefinite medical vacation. Within the period, Prof Yemi Osinbajo has performed…
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Gov. Ben Ayade hosts Acting President ‘Yemi Osinbajo as he commissions milestone projects in Cross River (OFFICIAL PHOTOS)
Acting President, Prof. 'Yemi Osinbajo today embarked on an official visit to Cross River to commission milestone projects undertaken by the state government. Osinbajo was received at the Margaret Ekpo…
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How happy are residents with #CrossRiverWeKnewCampaign results so far?
by Alex Onukwue Last week, disgruntled Cross Riverians took to the streets to express their accumulated displeasure at the dire state of affairs in their beloved state. A backlog of…
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Is Osinbajo’s visit to Calabar a bid to calm frayed nerves?
by Alex Onukwue Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has arrived Cross River for a one-day visit to the state. According to a statement by the Cross River Governor, Ben Ayade, the President will…
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YNaija Analysis: What’s the sense in states celebrating 50 years?
The past few weeks have been a flurry of activities in Lagos and Rivers States as they celebrate the 50th anniversary of their creations from the old Federal Territory of…
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I want to become president and change Nigeria – Donald Duke
A former governor of Cross River state, Donald Duke, said on Tuesday that he has interest in becoming Nigeria's president if the opportunity comes. Duke said this at a programme…
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Police disperse peaceful protesters with teargas in Cross-River (PHOTOS)
The Nigerian police, has reportedly dispersed some peaceful protesters in Calabar, Cross-River. According to@EiENigeria, the protesters were attacked with teargas and threatened with gunshots. They had scheduled to converge at…
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The people of Cross River are more cross with Ben Ayade than the angry bull in his new logo
The people of Cross River are angry. So angry! Their Governor, Professor Ben Ayade, is not acting his title according to Cross Riverians who think that he should "focus on…
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Gov. Ben Ayade looks like he doesn’t know what he’s doing in Cross River
by Alex Onukwue It has not been a happy year for Ben Ayade, Governor of Cross River. A conspiracy of his unforced errors, which include a botched superhighway plan that…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy