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  • Senate President Ahmad Lawan Swears In Stephen Odey As Senator Representing Cross River North

    The Nigerian Senate today sworn in Stephen Odey as senator representing Cross River Northern Senatorial district.

    Odey was not sworn in along others yesterday, which sparked speculations that he was rejected base on the injunction gotten by the Rt. Hon. Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe member representing Ogoja/Yala federal constituency, who was a major contender for the party ticket.

    Two Federal High Courts of equal jurisdictions had given conflicting judgment to both Stephen and Jarigbe as authentic flag bearers of the PDP ticket.

    Odey was however given the certificate of return. A development that led Rt. Jarigbe to get the court injunction to restraint the inauguration.

  • Just In: Senate President, Ahmad Lawan Swears In Four Senators, Excludes Stephen Odey

    Culled from CrossRiverWatch

    The Senate on Tuesday swore in the immediate past Governor of Bayelsa State, Henry Seriake Dickson, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Bayelsa West.

    Also sworn in as Senators were Moses Cleopas, PDP, Bayelsa Central; Adetokunboh Abiru, All Progressives Congress, APC, Lagos East and Prof. Nora Dabu’t, APC, Plateau South.

    The oath of office and allegiance were administered Tuesday on Senator Olujimi by the Clerk of the Senate, Ibrahim El- Ladan during plenary.

    The President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, however, refused to swear in the Senator-elect for Cross River Northern Senatorial District, Stephen Odey.

    Odey had arrived the National Assembly complex as early as 8am with supporters from Cross River State in anticipation for the swearing-in.

    Odey who was the Senior Legislative Aide, SLA to Governor Ben Ayade as a Senator in the 7th Senator, was however disappointed when his name was not mentioned as one of those to take the oath of office.

    With the swearing-in, the number of All Progressives Congress, APC, Senators now stand at 63 while PDP now has 45 Senators.

    While Senator Seriake replaced Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo; Senator Cleopas is replacing Senator Diri Douye; Senator Abiru replacing late Adebayo Osinowo and Dadu’t is replacing late Ignatius Longjan.

  • Deputy Governor Dies In Bomb Blast Attack

    A bomb attack in Afghanistan’s capital city killed the deputy governor of Kabul on Tuesday, security officials said, adding a sticky bomb was attached to his car by unknown assailants.

    Mahboobullah Mohebi, the deputy governor was travelling with his security guards when the blast occurred. Two guards were injured in the process. No militant group has made an immediate claim of responsibility for the blast.

    Last week an Afghan government prosecutor was shot dead in eastern Kabul while he was on his way to work.

  • C’River PDP Ward And Chapter Exco List Comes Up For Hearing At The Supreme Court

     

    The Case Appealed by Ayade’s faction of PDP in CRS, on Party Structures, comes up at the Supreme Court, today.

    There have been a parallel list for both ward and chapter executives of PDP in the state.

    A development that led both factions to approach court seeking legitimacy of their list. The faction of National Assembly members had won at both the High Court and Court of Appeal.

    The faction loyal to the governor had approached the Supreme Court to nullify the decision of the appellant court.

    This matter when decided, will put to rest, which faction has the Authentic PDP Structure in CRS.

     

  • Meet West Africa’s Youngest PhD Holder Who Won University Of Bangul’s All-Time Best Award

    By: George Odok

    Dr. Olaoluwa Hallowed Oluwadara had his Ph.D., at the age of 24, in Mathematics, making him the youngest West African with a doctorate degree.

    The Ekiti State indigene, born in Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR), who graduated from the University of Lagos, Akoka, as the Best Graduating Ph.D. holder in 2013, has two first (First Class) degrees and Master’s degrees, in Mathematics and Physics which were run simultaneously, at the University of Bangui, Central African Republic.

    Olaoluwa Hallowed Oluwadara won the University of Bangui’s All-Time Best Student Award from the Department of Mathematics (B.Sc), Best B.Sc Student Award in Physics, 2007, and Best M.Sc Awards in Physics and Mathematics respectively in 2008.

    He is currently a postdoctoral fellow at Harvard University and his research has shifted to the more theoretical study of quantum ergodicity in mathematical physics which ultimately applies to optimisation of various systems in computer science, thermodynamics, optics, etc. #HistoryVille

  • IGP, Adamu Orders Immediate Deployment Of Recently Trained SWAT Officers Across The Country

    Culled From Vanguard

    The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the immediate deployment of recently trained officers of the special Weapon and Tactical Team, SWAT.

    Adamu ordered SWAT deployment for routine patrols across the country.

    The IGP’s directive was addressed to the 17 Assistant Inspector Generals of Police in the Force and Commissioners of Police in Nigeria.

    A statement with reference number CH:5350/IGP.SEC/ABJ/VOL.20/340 was tagged “Deployment of Newly Formed Special Weapon and Tactical Team operatives,” Vanguard reports.

    The statement read: “The Inspector General of Police directs that all recently selected and trained Special Weapon and Tactical Team (SWAT) operatives are to be deployed for routine duties across areas of responsibility immediately.”
    The IGP had inaugurated SWAT following the disbandment of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, F-SARS.

    F-SARS was disbanded due to brutality and extortion of Nigerians.

    The brutality perpetrated by the unit had led to a widespread protest tagged End SARS.

  • Margaret Inde Partners IFAD- Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprise In The Niger Delta Project

    By: John Akpo

    The Executive Chairman of Obanliku Local Government Area Evang. Hon. Mrs Margaret Inde last weekend received in her office a team from the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprise In The Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) Project.

    Hon. Inde represented by the Secretary of Council, Mr Austin Ikwen and the Supervisor for Agriculture, Mr Monday Ugare welcomed the team and assured them of the readiness of the Obanliku people to embrace any agricultural venture that can add value to their lives taking into consideration our rich and fertile land

    The State Project Coordinator, Mr Ogbin I.M thanked the Chairman for the warm reception accorded them, stating that Obanliku was lucky to be selected for the project and begged that women and youths should take advantage of the opportunity

    Mr Ogbin said the Federal government of Nigeria has received financing from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) towards the implementation of the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprise in the Niger Delta ((LIFE-ND) Project.

    The Project Coordinator explained that the project is aimed at enhancing income, job creation and food security through Agribusiness enterprise development in a sustainable manner in the Niger Delta Region.

    He further briefed that in it’s targeting strategy, the Project is focusing on unemployed and under employed rural youths (aged 18-35) and women heading households with children below 15 years willing to engage in the production, processing and marketing of selected commodities in their communities using the incubator model”.

    Obanliku is selected among the participating local governments, the sampled communities for the pilot face from Obanliku includes; Bayamang, Bukemaya, Begiagba, Bendigie, Bebi- Begbong

    Hon. Inde appreciated the team and reassured the team of adequate security as they engage the villages involved.

     

  • Sen. Sandy Onor Condoles With The Family Of Late Chief Ben Nkpe Otu, Describes Him As A Humble And Peaceful Man

    By: Caterpillar Media

    The Distinguished Senator Representing Cross River Central Senatorial District, Ntufam Senator Professor Sandy Ojang Onor, yesterday, 11th December 2020 condoled with the family of Late Chief Ben Nkpe Otu as they consigned his mortal remains to mother earth. In his moving tribute delivered at the magnificent Saint Mark De Evangelist Parish at Kakwagom in Irruan, Boki LGA, Senator Onor described the late Chief Ben Otu as a peaceful and humble man.

    The the Senator also commendes the motivational and challenging homily delivered by Rev. Fr Patrick Okuta. Sen. Onor stated that the life and deeds of Chief Otu, who showed so much passion and commitment to the advancement and welfare of his people despite the fact that he never got elected at any point, should inspire elected officers to do better.

    The Distinguished Senator said that the heavy news of the passing of Chief Otu hit him very hard, the same way it must have hit many other friends and family members of the deceased.

    Speaking further he stated that “Chief Otu had just retired from the services of the National Assembly. Being a booking senator, a first timer, I was just beginning to learn how to learn from his experience in the National Assembly, when he got retired from service, but was still a very happy man regardless. A couple months after retiring he invited me to one of his projects in Abuja, a hotel project and we were glad to commission it. Chief was looking forward to a life of peaceful retirement, being a very peaceful and humble man. One of the humblest of men that I have met in spite of how profoundly God has blessed him. But I stand here a bit happy because I had the opportunity to relate with members of his family particularly, Barrister Nkpe and I can say it to the hearing of everyone that he was blessed with a great family. I have no doubt at all that his family will do even better than what Chief did in his lifetime.”

    Turning attention to his widow, Sen. Onor spoke with more passion: “Madam, I know that you are very hurt, but you’re a devote Catholic the way Chief was. Chief fought a good fight; he had finished the race; he had left a strong legacy for you and your children. He had left great things and goodwill among the various persons that he dealt with so well. So be rest assured that he has just gone to Heaven to prepare a better place for all of you.”

    On behalf of the very good people of the Central Senatorial District, whose mandate I hold and promise to discharge creditably, I want to wish Chief’s soul safe passage to God’s bosom, Amen.

  • Sen. Prof. Sandy Onor Bags Award Of Recognition From Ohanaeze Ndigbo

    By Caterpillar Media

    The Distinguished Senator representing Cross River State Central Senatorial District, Ntufam Sen. Prof. Sandy Ojang Onor has been bestowed with an award of Recognition. Coming from Ohanaeze Ndigbo Ikom/Etung LGA of Cross River State, the award is in recognition of his immense contribution to the development and wellbeing of Ohanaeze Ndigbo in particular and the society at large.

    Making the presentation on behalf of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Ikom/Etung, the President General, Agwu Prince praised and eulogised the Distinguished Senator for his exceptional support for the organisation and provision of basic social infrastructure/amenities for the betterment of his people and the society at large.

    In his response, Sen. Onor thanked Ohanaeze Ndigbo for the recognition and renewed his commitment to continue to give priority to the welfare and wellbeing of his people.

  • UNDP Installs Gov. Ayade As Goodwill Ambassador, Lauds MIDC And Stakeholders On SDGs integration

     

    The United Nations Development Programs and the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammad Buhari has installed the Executive Governor of Cross River State, Senator Ben Ayade, Goodwill Ambassador for creating the Ministry of International Development Cooperation which is at the front line in increasing donor presence in the state, to enhance the capacity of MDAs and Local Governments to initiate and implement relevant developmental projects and for bringing stakeholders to build productive partnership for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

    The UNDP representative, Mr Femi Ogunlege while installing the Governor who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Barr Tina B. Agbor lauded the efforts of Cross River State for building productive partnerships with the UN under the “Delivering as One” modality and formulation of a draft Donor Coordination Policy which many states lack and beginning to learn from the Cross River initiative.

    Also speaking during the installation, the Representative of the Senior Special Assistant to the President, Mrs Rose Keffas lauded the efforts of the state Statistician Dr. Josephat Ogar. She stated that Dr. Josephat Ogar has done well in ensuring MDAs in the state have verifiable data unlike other states without data to work with. She said “data is a key resource to monitor the implementation of the SDGs, it helps to facilitate standards, accountability and implement an evidence based practice.”

    At the wrap up of the Advocacy and sensitization of policy and Legislation on the implementation by SDGs at Obudu Cattle Ranch, the Hon. Commissioner for International Development Cooperation, Dr Inyang Asibong urged Line MDAs to integrate the SDGs into state budget to drive in partners who will set an ambitious path to achieve SDGs 2030.

    Goodwill messages from the Ministry of Water Resources, Health, Environment, Establishment, Information, CRSPHCDA, CRGIA, Accountant General, Budget office among other MDAs reassured the UNDP of their commitment to strengthen their working relationship with MIDC in the mainstream and incorporating of SDGs into the medium and long term development plans of the state.