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Gov. Ayade orders appointees to wear made-in-Calabar clothes
by Omoleye Omoruyi The Cross River State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade, on Thursday, ordered political appointees to start to patronising clothes made in the Calabar Garment Factory. The governor, who…
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Nigerian army denies killing 8 armed youth in Cross River
The 13 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Calabar has debunked a report that its troops killed eight armed youths in Ikot-Offiong Community in Odukpani Local Government Area of the state. Spokesman…
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Cross River pays May salaries to celebrate Workers’ day
by Azeez Adeniyi In celebration of World Workers' day, the Cross River State government has paid its workers their May salaries. The state governor, Prof. Ben Ayade, had on April…
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Meningitis kills 12-year-old boy in Cross River
by Azeez Adeniyi The Cross River State government on Wednesday confirmed the death of a 12-year-old boy following an outbreak of Cerebral Spinal Meningitis in the state. Commissioner for Health,…
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Submit bailout report in 5 days, Senate tells Cross River govt
The Senate Committee on States and Local Government Administration has issued a five-day ultimatum to the Cross Rivers Government to submit a detailed report on how it spent N7.856bn bailout…
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These are the best and worst Nigerian governors in 2016
It's hard to compare state governors considering their peculiar circumstances - income disparity, insecurity, and varying stages of development. But this is no deterrent, every state governor is expected to…
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Cross River workers condemn payment of December salary on first day
Civil Servants in Cross River State on Friday protested a move by the state governor, Ben Ayade to pay their December salary on the first day of the month. The…
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Re: Where is Discardious? It is making progress
by Grace Ihejiamaizu I currently serve as Team Charis coach and write this response on their behalf. Your article, questioning the existence of Discardious is not out of place. If…
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Cross River governor appoints 1,106 advisers in one day
Cross River Governor Prof. Ben Ayade on Tuesday appointed 1,106 persons to fill various positions, The Punch reports. The appointments would take effect from November 1, 2016, according to a statement issued…
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Cross River uncovers N650m ghost workers’ scam
The Cross River State Government has uncovered about N650 million from 3,000 ghost workers for the months of June and July, 2016. Commissioner for Local Governments, Mr Onoh John Ulafor, made the…
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Hadiza Bala Usman, Asuquo Ekpenyong, Mark Okoye II… See the #YNaijaPowerList for Politics
As the annual #YNaijaPowerList enters its 5th year, we bring you the most influential young Nigerians under 40 who are braving the dark, often dangerous, but always exciting world of real…
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Diezani bribe: Abia INEC commissioner detained by EFCC
Mr. Sylvester Ezeani, the Resident Electoral Commissioner of Abia State has been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for allegedly receiving N20 million from the N23 billion said…
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Macwrites Spelling Bee Challenge announces change in 2016 championship schedule
The organising and administrating council of The Macwrites Spelling Bee Challenge have announced a readjustment to the 2016 championship schedule. The maiden state-wide edition of The Spelling Bee Challenge for…
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How a church tortured two children for being ‘witches’
Two children accused of being witches have been rescued by Basic Rights Counsel Initiative, a Calabar-based child’s rights organisation. The rights group had come to Ikot-Abasi-Effiom community in Akpabuyo Local Government…
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The late 5: These are the stories that drove the conversation today
These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. 1. Ace producer, OJB Jezereel goes home Popular producer and singer, OJB Jezereel, died today after suffering a relapse of…
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10 MASSOB members arrested, detained for unknown reasons
10 members of the Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), were reportedly arrested by security forces on Monday in Cross River. This information was revealed by…
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Opinion: Governor Ben Ayade and his romance with APC
Tuesday, March 30, 2016 is a day Cross Riverians especially residents of Calabar, the capital city of Cross River State will not forget in a hurry as the long awaited…
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APC not nervous over Supreme Court ruling – Odigie-Oyegun
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) John Odigie-Oyegun, has said that the party is not nervous or bothered about the Supreme Court’s ruling which favored the Peoples…
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Cross River governor forfeits salary; deputy, commissioners follow suit
Cross River State governor, Ben Ayade, has reportedly forfeited 80 per cent of his salary in order to accommodate the expansion of his government. His deputy governor, Ivara Esu, also…
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Commissioner nominees to take ‘integrity and aptitude’ test in Cross River
Those nominated for appointments as commissioners in Cross River state will have to take compulsory integrity and aptitude test. This was the directive of the state Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade,…
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Imoke: I have no ambition to be PDP national chairman
by Ranti Joseph With the crisis happening within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) top shots, there have been rumours making rounds that Governor of Cross River State Liyel Imoke, would…
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I will be the first poor man to govern Cross River – Is Senator Ayade trying to pull a GEJ?
by Azubuike Azikiwe Remember the famous "I grew up with no shoes" campaign line of President Goodluck Jonathan? It earned him a lot of votes back in 2011, when he…
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“I am not in an opposition party” || Is the Cross River governor-elect in denial?
by Kolapo Olapoju The governor-elect of Cross River state is apparently in a state of denial. Senator Ben Ayade of the Peoples Democratic Party says that he doesn't belong to…
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Opinion: The probability of Mr. Fani Kayode’s 23 states claim is very low
by Abdulmumin Ajia, Ola Adeola Both of the two major gladiators in this contest would most probably meet the constitutional threshold but the candidate with the majority vote between the…
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Did you know that there was an attempted jail break in Calabar today?
by Ranti Joseph An undisclosed number of inmates on Friday gained entry into the armoury of the Calabar Prison, Cross River State, and attempted to escape after a gun duel…
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Immigration parades 40 illegal immigrants in Cross River
by Ranti Joseph The Cross River State command of the Nigeria Immigration Service has on Thursday paraded 40 illegal immigrants that gained access into the country without valid traveling documents.…
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Arrest and prosecute anyone caught buying PVCs – APC tells INEC
by Ranti Joseph All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River on Thursday, February 12, enjoined the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to lead the arrest and prosecution of persons purchasing…
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Ebuka Obi-Uchendu profiles Mo Abudu: With Mo, what you see is what you get (Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2014 Nominee)
by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu In 2006, I had only been out of the Big Brother Nigeria house for a few days, when a couple of amazing women called to say that they…
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: No shaking, GEJ will rep PDP in 2015 | 12 APC governors pitch tent with Buhari | How Edwin Clark’s wife won in Ogun | More stories
As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Joe Igbokwe wants Buhari or death. YNaija 2015: Jonathan sticks…
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Shame to bad people… Nuhu Ribadu wins in Adamawa | Before nko… Ladoja is Oyo AP gov candidate | No be lie… Kwankwaso trusts his deputy pieces | More stories
As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. No be lie... Kwankwaso trusts his deputy pieces. Leadership It…
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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