Today’s Daily Brief: Reasons why GEJ is on a sacking spree | Uduaghan calls for diversification | More

As Goodluck Jonathan nears the twilight of his tenure as President of Nigeria, he has embarked on sacking spree. The President has terminated the appointment of several government agency bosses and replaced them with immediate effect. A brief recap of those sacked by the President: YNajia Wife of the Vice President, Hajia Amina Sambo, on... Read More

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May 9, 2015

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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 be a likely replacement of the national chairman, Adamu Mu’azu. Imoke has come out to address the issue, describing as unfounded, rumours that he is... Read More

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February 12, 2015

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What Buhari, IBB, Jonathan, Fashola said during the Council meeting on ‘election postponement’ (READ)

by Kolapo Olapoju A popular journalist, Olusegun Adeniyi, has released details of the ‘election postponement’ debate at the National Council of State meeting of Thursday, February 5. In his column in Thisday, on Thursday, February 12, Adeniyi, who is a former presidential adviser, disclosed that the council did not outrightly instruct the chairman of the... Read More

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February 12, 2015

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Olusegun Adeniyi: Pres. Jonathan has made a risky call

by Olusegun Adeniyi With a gamble there tend to be too many variables to complicate the picture down the road if things go wrong. The problem goes further, if you encounter difficulties in a gamble, it becomes harder to pull out… I saw the postponement of the presidential election coming the moment the National Security... Read More

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December 30, 2014

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Liyel Imoke beats his chest – claims Calabar Carnival is the greatest show in Africa

by Chinwe Okafor The Carnival Calabar remains the greatest show ever in Africa, Mr. Liyel Imoke has claimed following the 10th anniversary of the event and the opening of the 2014 Adult Carnival Calabar in Cross River state. The governor who was flanked by his wife, Obioma and the state’s PDP governorship candidate, Senator Ben... Read More

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December 4, 2014

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‘Nigeria’s in a bad shape’: What OBJ told PDP govs who met with him

by Kolapo Olapoju Some governors of the ruling party, Peoples Democratic Party, have held a private meeting with former President, Olusegun Obasanjo. The meeting was held today at his Hilltop Mansion in Abeokuta, Ogun state. After the meeting which lasted over three hours, Obasanjo addressed reporters, saying that “Nigeria is in a bad situation” at the... Read More

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October 24, 2014

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@cenbank steps in to help stop farmer-nomad clashes | How much are they providing?

by Laila Ibrahim The Central Bank of Nigeria, is to provide a seed funding of N100 billion to assist states in establishing mini modern ranches across the federation. This, is to ensure the establishment of infrastructure for grazing to curb the errant movement of nomadic farmers and ensure the production of healthy meat for consumption.... Read More

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October 23, 2014

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How did Nigeria come to have 743,000 refugees within its borders?

by Isi Esene The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has recorded about 743,062 persons that were internally displaced by conflicts and natural disasters in various parts of the country, Director General of the agency Muhammad Sani Sidi has said. He disclosed this in Calabar at the opening of the annual consultative meeting of the National... Read More

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July 23, 2014

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Mo Abudu hosts Liyel Imoke, Kunle Afolayan, Noble Igwe, others as EbonyLife TV turns one | Read blow-by-blow account, See exclusive photos

by Akintomiwa Agbaje All roads led to Studio Tinapa, Africa’s first and only purpose-built and world-class film studios based in Calabar, Cross River State, on Sunday July 20, 2014, where EbonyLife TV, Africa’s first Global Black Entertainment and Lifestyle network celebrated its first anniversary with a brand new African first – a live... Read More

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December 30, 2013

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#YNaija2013Review: Yomi Kazeem lists 2013’s 10 top people in sports (and of course Stephen Keshi is in!)

by Yomi Kazeem In pure sporting terms, 2013 has been quite a fruitful year. As is always the case, football was the main item on the agenda and with many of the stellar highlights coming from football, the many fans of the various national teams were cheerful for most of the year as Nigeria enjoyed... Read More

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December 18, 2013

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Opinion: The war between Imoke and Ndoma-Egba in Cross River

by Michael Jegede It is definitely going to be a tough battle should Imoke eventually decide to vie for the Cross River Central Senatorial seat against Ndoma-Egba in 2015 or sponsor somebody to contest with him as also being speculated. Governor Liyel Imoke of Cross River State and Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba (SAN) representing Cross River... Read More

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December 17, 2013

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Gov. Imoke ignores court order, swears in sacked PDP chairmen-elect

by Oke Efagene Cross River State governor, Liyel Imoke, may have defied the High Court ruling on the September 21 Local Government Council elections, as he went ahead to swear-in 17 chairmen, including the 3 PDP candidates whose elections were nullified and disqualified by the court. The controversial chairmen include: Emma Ugbe –Obudu, Mike Asibe- Yala... Read More

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December 13, 2013

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Opinion: World Cup draw, Uduaghan and the Sports Minister

by Onochie Anibeze It will be a mistake to hire foreign coaches when you do not have plans for Nigerian coaches who will work with them. Last minute changes in space allocation killed this column last week. I serve it today. But let me briefly touch on two things that happened after that. First, the 2014... Read More

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September 16, 2013

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PDP crisis: Drama in Abuja as ‘rebel’ governors consider Jonathan’s peace attempt

by Akan Ido The meeting between President Goodluck Jonathan and governors of the Peoples Democratic Party who staged a walkout weeks ago during the party’s mini-convention in Abuja has been described as ‘fruitful.’ The president convened the meeting to iron out the contentious issues mitigating against peace in the party and to discuss ways of... Read More

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September 16, 2013

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Spot the governor: Amaechi’s body language at the PDP peace meeting speaks volumes (See Photos)

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September 6, 2013

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Tragedy: Landslide buries 9 people alive in Cross River

by ‘Jola Sotubo Residents of the Edim Otop community in Calabar yesterday lost not less than nine of their number to a landslide. The landslide, which occurred on Wednesday in the Cross Rivers state capital , resulted in nine persons being buried alive and many others sustaining injuries. This development was made known by the... Read More

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September 3, 2013

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Opinion: The mountain ahead for next Cross River governor

by Awassam Bassey But, that is not the mountain that awaits the next man or woman aspiring to continue the quiet but impactful strides of incumbent Governor Liyel Imoke in Government House, Calabar, come May 29, 2015. That man or woman must be an expert in public debt management because Cross River State is the... Read More

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August 30, 2013

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Hauwa Gambo: Why it is (now) difficult to feel sympathy for Suntai (Y! FrontPage)

by Hauwa Gambo No man, or group of people, has the right to punish an entire people simply because he wants to hold on to the trappings of office. We live in a sick nation. One that punishes its own people with the most ham-fisted, hopeless leadership one can find this side of the globe.... Read More

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May 28, 2013

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NGF crisis: Gov. Jonah Jang’s faction set to open new secretariat

by Rachel Ogbu Plateau State Governor Jonah Jang’s faction of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum are planning to open a secretariat in Abuja. The new secretariat plan was because of the division in the forum and some party members supporting the other Chairman of the Forum, Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, were not going to... Read More

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May 26, 2013

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Opinion: NGF crisis – The pro-Jonathan faction has lost this one

by Wale Odunsi An election and not a selection was what they all agreed to conduct. Also their claim that it was wrong for the incumbent to be in office and still conduct the election really does not hold water. If events surrounding the chairmanship election of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) are anything to go... Read More

May 25, 2013

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Confusion reigns as Gov. Jang holds inaugural meeting as NGF Chairman

The Plateau State Governor, Jonah Jang, who claimed he was the duly elected Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF), has thanked his colleagues for the confidence reposed in him to serve them as the leader of NGF and pledged to work for the interest of the Forum and country. Governor Jang made these remarks... Read More

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March 2, 2013

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Guess who’s home: Liyel Imoke returns from medical trip abroad

by Isi Esene The Cross River state governor, Liyel Imoke, who has been out of the country for weeks to treat an undisclosed ailment is back in Nigeria. His arrival from the United States was announced by the former minister of information, John Odey, who also disclosed that the governor is being expected in Calabar,... Read More

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January 7, 2013

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Sam Omatseye: The ‘ghost of Yar’Adua’ is sweeping the nation

by Sam Omatseye He is not in the throes of the presidency today, but we see his ghosts in five states already, roiling and tormenting the governors. They include Kogi, Kaduna, Taraba, Enugu and Cross River. In each of these states, the troubles of the last days of Yar’Adua are alive and well. Those... Read More

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December 27, 2012

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Colourful sights and stunning beauties from the Calabar Carnival – See Photos

by Isi Esene It has been hailed as the best Carnival in this part of the world and we doubt anyone can dispute that. We bring you pictures from the ongoing Calabar Carnival taking place in Cross River. Please see the photos below: – Photos courtesy Editi Effiong

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December 18, 2012

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Liyel Imoke undergoing treatment for chronic kidney disease in the US?

Last week, there were rumors that Governor Liyel Imoke of Cross River State had passed away. However, SaharaReporters was able to determine that Mr. Imoke is in the US where he is receiving regular dialyses for a renal disease. One source disclosed that Mr. Imoke is staying with relatives in the state of Maryland, near... Read More

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November 28, 2012

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Akon, Hugh Masekela, Sakordie, 2 Face, others for 2012 Calabar Festival

Barely a week to the commencement of the Calabar festival, the senior advisor to the governor on event management, Cross River State, Nzan Ugbe has released the itinerary for the 31 days event which kicks off on Friday. According to Ugbe, topping the list of the list of international and local musicians expected to perform... Read More

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November 6, 2012

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Oops: Namadi Sambo’s helicopter damages 78-yr-old woman’s mud-house

by Isi Esene Vice President Namadi Sambo’s visit to Buanchor, in Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State, brought nothing but grief to Bessie Obi on Friday as sand and wind propelled by his helicopter caused the collapse of her mud-house. The 78-year-old woman quickly ran out of her house wailing over the misfortune... Read More

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October 6, 2012

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‘In my country…’ – A lament by Cheta Nwanze

by Stanley Azuakola This evening, a public affairs commentator Cheta Nwanze @chxta, penned some of the most touching lines written yet about our sorry state in Nigeria on twitter. He touched virtually everything in a series of tweets that lasted over an hour. These tweets would rend your heart. – To start the week,... Read More

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February 23, 2012

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Everyone hates Tinapa! 10 takeaways from the Cross River governorship debate

by Emmanuel Osanedum Y! was Media Partner for the country’s first youth-focused gubernatorial debate hosted by EnoughisEnough Nigeria in partnership with the Cross River-based Aftershool Peer Mentorship Project. The immediate past governor Liyel Imoke (People’s Democratic Party) declined to attend and the candidate of the All Nigeria People’s Party cancelled attendance following the ex-governor’s absence.... Read More

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Today’s Daily Brief: Reasons why GEJ is on a sacking spree | Uduaghan calls for diversification | More

Imoke: I have no ambition to be PDP national chairman

What Buhari, IBB, Jonathan, Fashola said during the Council meeting on ‘election postponement’ (READ)

Olusegun Adeniyi: Pres. Jonathan has made a risky call

Liyel Imoke beats his chest – claims Calabar Carnival is the greatest show in Africa

‘Nigeria’s in a bad shape’: What OBJ told PDP govs who met with him

@cenbank steps in to help stop farmer-nomad clashes | How much are they providing?

How did Nigeria come to have 743,000 refugees within its borders?

Mo Abudu hosts Liyel Imoke, Kunle Afolayan, Noble Igwe, others as EbonyLife TV turns one | Read blow-by-blow account, See exclusive photos

#YNaija2013Review: Yomi Kazeem lists 2013’s 10 top people in sports (and of course Stephen Keshi is in!)

Opinion: The war between Imoke and Ndoma-Egba in Cross River

Gov. Imoke ignores court order, swears in sacked PDP chairmen-elect

Opinion: World Cup draw, Uduaghan and the Sports Minister

Yemi Adamolekun: I believe I deserve better – do you?

PDP crisis: Drama in Abuja as ‘rebel’ governors consider Jonathan’s peace attempt

Spot the governor: Amaechi’s body language at the PDP peace meeting speaks volumes (See Photos)

Tragedy: Landslide buries 9 people alive in Cross River

Opinion: The mountain ahead for next Cross River governor

Hauwa Gambo: Why it is (now) difficult to feel sympathy for Suntai (Y! FrontPage)

NGF crisis: Gov. Jonah Jang’s faction set to open new secretariat

Opinion: NGF crisis – The pro-Jonathan faction has lost this one

Confusion reigns as Gov. Jang holds inaugural meeting as NGF Chairman

Guess who’s home: Liyel Imoke returns from medical trip abroad

Sam Omatseye: The ‘ghost of Yar’Adua’ is sweeping the nation

Colourful sights and stunning beauties from the Calabar Carnival – See Photos

Liyel Imoke undergoing treatment for chronic kidney disease in the US?

Akon, Hugh Masekela, Sakordie, 2 Face, others for 2012 Calabar Festival

Oops: Namadi Sambo’s helicopter damages 78-yr-old woman’s mud-house

‘In my country…’ – A lament by Cheta Nwanze

Everyone hates Tinapa! 10 takeaways from the Cross River governorship debate

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