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  • Akpanke Commences Free 2024 JAMB Registration For Constituents

    Akpanke Commences Free 2024 JAMB Registration For Constituents

     

    The member representing Obudu/ Bekwarra/Obanliku in the Federal House of Reps, Hon. Peter Akpanke is set to begin free UTME JAMB registration for students of Obudu, Bekwarra and Obanliku who will be interested in enrolling for the 2024 examinations.

    Interested constituents should;
    1. Either visit www.Honpeterakpankeschorlarships.com
    Or
    2. Scan the bar code on the flyer or banner of this program

    Or
    3. Use the Link https://linktr.ee/jusheshe to fill the enrollment form

    Or Call 08066533843 for more information.

    Entries shall be taken from January 14th to January 31st 2024 for administrative convenience. Successful candidates shall be sent contacted on where to go for their registration.

    The Education of every OBO child remains the priority of Hon.Peter Akpanke.

    De Rock is Solid!!!!

  • Sandy Onor Congratulates Otu, Odey, Calls For Support That Will Make Cross River The Dream Homeland

    Sandy Onor Congratulates Otu, Odey, Calls For Support That Will Make Cross River The Dream Homeland

    By Elijah Ugani 

    The People’s Democratic Party PDP, gubernatorial candidate for the 2023 general elections in Cross River State, Prof Sandy Onor, has congratulated Sen Bassey Otu, for the successful journey from the primaries through the main elections leading up to the final declaration at the Supreme Court.

    In a release sighted by TheLumineNews, Onor noted that “I write most sincerely to congratulate the governor and his deputy, Rt. (Hon.) Peter Odey for the successful journey for the successful journey from the primaries through the main elections leading up to the final declaration at the Supreme Court, which typifies the entire gamut of every election cycle”.

    Onor thanked his entire team for the unwavering support throughout the election period as he stated” On behalf of my entire team, I lavishly thank all those who believed in and stood by us, the clergy, across the Catholic and protestant aisle; youths, elders, men and women, party faithfuls across the three senatorial districts and even across parties, and all those who shares in our genuine yearnings and aspirations of the development of Cross River State.

    “I thank in particular, the Caterpillar Movement in all its multi-faceted dimensions and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), ably led by the irrepressible Barrister Venatius Ikem for their support, prayers and resilience throughout this struggle to make Cross River State a dimension of excitement and splendor as well as an oasis of security and development”.

    Prof Onor used the opportunity to call on all and sundry to support Gov Bassey Otu, to make Cross River State the dream homeland that we all cherish.

    “We call on all and sundry to give His Excellency, Sen Bassey Edet Otu, and those who work with him, all the support, advise and prayers that they will need to make Cross River State, the dream homeland that we all cherish”.

  • Do Not Wait For Leaders, Do It Alone, Person To Person”. This is one Of My Favorite Quotes Of My Mentor Mother Theresa of Calcutta BY PETER OBELE ABUE

    Do Not Wait For Leaders, Do It Alone, Person To Person”. This is one Of My Favorite Quotes Of My Mentor Mother Theresa of Calcutta BY PETER OBELE ABUE

    PERSON TO PERSON

    “Do not wait for leaders, do it alone, person to person”. This is one of my favorite quotes of my mentor Mother Theresa of Calcutta.
    Person to Person has become a philosophy I have come to imbibe in my own life and it simply means; you have to value the people you live and work with; those who value and respect you and can collaborate with you to achieve goals. In the gospel, we see the person to person ideology working among the disciples of Jesus: the two disciples(Andrew and Philip) did not know Jesus until they were brought to know him by John, for it was John who pointed out: “There is the lamb of God”. Thereafter, another one; Simon was led to God by his brother Andrew, while Nathaniel finds Jesus through Philip (Read John 1: 35-42). Simon later grew to become Peter the rock (Cephas) and head of the church; Person to Person.

    Another way of saying it is: do not build castles in the air. A lot of people wonder around burning bridges and depending on evil godfathers to change their fortunes, instead of combining their efforts at the local level with real people on ground to make a difference and to help themselves. The world we live in is mysterious and it is only when we learn to appreciate the ordinary people who live and work with us that miracles begin to happen. Choose your team mates carefully if you want to make it in life and avoid making enemies. Person to person is the one philosophy that can change your fortune and with God on your side all things are possible.

    In the Christian circles, our goal is to decipher God’s call and answer it through commitment to working amicably with those God has placed in our cirlcle. God will not come down to dictate in black and white what his will is for you so that you can follow, but through the ordinary people you live and work with: friends, co-workers, parents, mentors, superiors, etc God can direct your future for greater things. If you don’t value the people you work with or respect them or listen to them, don’t expect God to come down and do it for you. The young Samuel was ready to learn and answer God’s call and that’s why he went to live with Eli as his mentor. It was through Eli person to person that he was able to understand how God calls people, by listening to his advice (Read 1 sam 3: 3-10, 19).

    Disclaimer: The opinion expressed in this article is strictly that of the author, Peter Obele Abue, and does not represent TheLumineNews or its agent 

  • C’River PDP Youth Leader, Appeals To Hon Peter Akpanke To Extend His Free Transportation Services To Yala Students

    C’River PDP Youth Leader, Appeals To Hon Peter Akpanke To Extend His Free Transportation Services To Yala Students

    Elijah Ugani 

    The Cross River State Youth Leader, Mr Brown Odey, has called on the member representing Obudu/Bekwarra/Ogoja federal constituency, Hon Peter Akpanke, to extend his free transportation for OBO students to Yala Students.

    Mr Odey made the call when he read the news of the extension of the free transportation for OBO students to Monday 15th and 16th of January 2024.

    The youth leader wrote; “Wonderful! Pls am begging Hon Peter Akpanke to extend its kindness to Ogoja/Yala Federal constituency. We have plenty of students from Yala who need help. God bless you more”

    When contacted, Mr Odey noted that “I don’t think that what Hon Peter Akpanke, is doing is just representation. It goes beyond that. I have since heard of the many good things Hon Peter Akpanke has doing even before he was elected to represent his people. We must keep politics aside.

    “God has bless The Rock. Help me tell him to think about Yala Students too. Majority of them needs the help, and I don’t have the capacity to help”

    This appeal comes on the heels of the extension of the free transportation services by two days as approved by Hon Peter Akpanke.

    As at the time of filing this report, it is uncertain if Hon Peter Akpanke will oblige to the appeal made by Mr Brown Odey, he was yet to read the messages sent to his WhatsApp number.

  • Peter Akpanke Extends Free OBO Students Transportation Exercise by 2 Days

    Peter Akpanke Extends Free OBO Students Transportation Exercise by 2 Days

    Elijah Ugani 

    The member representing Obudu/Bekwarra/ federal constituency, Hon Peter Akpanke, has approved the extension of the free transportation of OBO students to Calabar by two days.

    The extension was due to the large number of students that turned out but were not privileged to be carried along others.

    In release made available to TheLumineNews and signed by the Special Adviser on Media, Mr Friday Awade indicates that the extension was due to large number of students that came out.

    The release reads in parts, “We are pleased to announce that Hon. Peter Akpanke has made the decision to extend the free students transportation exercise for students traveling to calabar from Obanliku, Bekwarra, and Obudu due to large turnout. This extension will now run from Monday to Tuesday Next week, providing an additional opportunity for students to access this beneficial program.

    “The extension of this initiative demonstrates Hon. Peter Akpanke’s commitment to increasing accessibility to education for students from these regions. By offering free transportation, students will have the opportunity to travel to Calabar and pursue their educational goals without the burden of transportation costs.

    “The extended dates from Monday to Tuesday is meant to accommodate more students and ensure that they can take advantage of this transportation support.

    “We encourage all  students from Obanliku, Bekwarra, and Obudu to take advantage of this extended free transportation exercise and make their way to Calabar to further their education”.

    The exercise which began yesterday, had 120 students conveyed on the first day.

    As at the of filing this report, we are yet to ascertain the number of students conveyed today.

    For more information and details about the transportation services, interested students can contact the designated authorities and Venues as indicated below:

    Venue:

    Obanliku Students:
    SANKWALA JUNCTION, AMUNGA.

    Obudu Students:
    MRS FUEL STATION, OBUDU.

    Bekwarra Students:
    UNBEATABLE FUEL STATION, ABOUCHICHE

    Time: 6AM DAILY

    Contact the following numbers, 07038145447, 08100233535.

    The Rock Is Solid!!!

  • Dr Helen Isamoh -Egodo Congratulates Gov Otu On Supreme Court Victory

    Dr Helen Isamoh -Egodo Congratulates Gov Otu On Supreme Court Victory

     

    Cross River Hon. Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Dr Helen Isamoh -Egodo has congratulated His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Otu on his victory at the Supreme Court on Friday.

    Welcoming the court’s verdict as a healthy development, Isamoh said in a statement that the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, which earlier upheld Otu’s election did justice to the case.

    She commended the Supreme Court for rightfully upholding the judgement of the Election Tribunal, adding that the judgement of the court was a victory for the nation’s democracy and a reaffirmation of the peoples mandate bestowed on the Governor on March 18th, 2023.

    “I welcome the judgement of the Supreme Court sitting in Abuja on the Cross River Governorship Election Petition with immense joy and appreciation to the judiciary for doing justice on the matter.

    “This ruling has once again reaffirmed that power lies with the ballot in compliance with the Electoral Act.

    “I must commend the courage and sagacity exhibited by the panel of the Supreme Court, which dismissed the matter”.

    “On behalf of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, I congratulate my leader, Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu on this reassuring victory.

    “This victory is coming at a time when Cross Riverians people have embraced the Season of Sweetness and the People First Agenda of his administration”.

    “This victory is for all Cross River people as indeed light has come to outshine the forces of darkness,” she said.

    ©CRS Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs

  • Peter Odey Congratulates Gov Otu On Supreme Court Victory

    Peter Odey Congratulates Gov Otu On Supreme Court Victory

    I congratulate my boss and principal, the dogged and pragmatic leader and Governor of Cross River State, Prince Bassey Otu on our Supreme Court Victory.

    Today’s judgement has indeed put an end to the many distractions and legal tussles we have experienced. The Supreme Court Judgement has further reaffirmed the People of Cross River’s Hope in the Prince Bassey Otu led administration.

    I thank the Cross River People for their prayers , support and solidarity in the last couple of months. May I also congratulate our team of Lawyers for a job well done and also commend the Judiciary for their transparency and accountability in the discharge of justice and preserving the People First Mandate given to us by the People of Cross River State.

    Indeed, Cross River is in good and safe hands under the maverick and quintessential leadership of Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu.

    Let’s work together in making our State the envy of many.

    Rt. Hon. Peter Odey

  • Koko Dan Donates Half A Million To Support First Baba Isa Award

    Koko Dan Donates Half A Million To Support First Baba Isa Award

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    I am personally proud as a cross Riverian to be in this merchandise. Wholeheartedly, I am grateful for your nomination and votes put together.
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    I have benefited so much from this 48 hours exercise. It gave me the opportunity to see the number of people who really could hold their hands together for me and those who do same with bleached hearts.
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  • UNICROSS Announces Resumption, Matriculation Date

    UNICROSS Announces Resumption, Matriculation Date

    By Able Winnard

    The management of the University of Cross River State, (UNICROSS) has announced the resumption date for the continuation of the first semester 2023/2024 academic session.

    Recall that the State-owned institution had on the 14th of December, 2023 embarked on a two-week festive break for both students and staff which elapsed on January 4, 2024.

    In a circular signed by the management also announced January 25, and 26 for matriculation of new students across the four campuses.

    The management enjoined both old students to pay their outstanding fees while the new students pay up their fees in full.

    The circular reads: “The Management of the University of Cross River State, UNICROSS wishes to remind all Students (old and new) that school resumed for academic activities after the Christmas and New Year holidays on Thursday, January 04, 2024, for continuation of the 1st Semester 2023/2024 Session.

    “Students should please note and comply with the following directives:

    “All new Students are expected to pay their fees in full on or before 19th January 2024. This is to enable them to participate in the matriculation scheduled for 25 January 2024.

    “All new students who have not yet paid their full school fees should do so on or before 19h January 2024.

    “New Students should note that their matriculation shall be held on Thursday and Friday, 25th 26 January 2024 on all campuses of the University.

    “All new students who fail to pay their school fees shall lose their studentship in the University after the matriculation. New students should expect further directives on guidelines for the matriculation.

    “All old students viz, years 2,3,4,5, an extra year, should pay up any outstanding school fees they are owing immediately.

    “Old students should note that failure to pay up their fees will attract stipulated late registration charges which have taken effect from November 2023. Every student of the University should endeavor to comply with these directives in order to avoid undesirable consequences.”

  • Jarigbe Fulfills Promise, Lits Up Igoli Town

    Jarigbe Fulfills Promise, Lits Up Igoli Town

     

    The Senator representing Cross River Northern Senatorial District, Distinguished Sen. Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, fulfilled his promise to business men and women in Igoli town, Ogoja LGA, by lighting up the streets of Igoli with solar powered street lights.

    In appreciation, elders and youths of Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba and other communities who are resident in Igoli applauded the lawmaker for giving the town a new look and also encouraging business activities at late hours.

    The constituency Officer to Sen. Jarigbe Agom, Mr. Egar Mgbantul assured the constituents of more dividends of democracy as the Senator is determined to see a better society of peace where business will continue to thrive successfully.

    TEAM JARI MEDIA