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  • Hon Aruku Got My Approval To Move Into Hon Ashakia’s Former Office – Speaker Ayambem

    Hon Aruku Got My Approval To Move Into Hon Ashakia’s Former Office – Speaker Ayambem

     

    The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Elvert Ayambem, has stated that the member representing Ogoja State Constituency, Hon Thomas Aruku, got approval to use Hon Ashakia’s office.

    The speaker made this known on a telephone call to TheLumineNews news, when he saw the news.

    Ayambem said “what happened is that Hon Thomas Aruku approached me and I spoke with Hon Pius Ashakia, and I don’t think that he had issues with it”.

    Response to why Hon Pius Ashakia did not handover the key to Hon Thomas Aruku, the speaker said that “We cannot handover all the keys to you. If we do, if anything happens in the office, you will be held accountable”.

    “I can tell you that what you published is not true. Whatever damage control you can do, please go ahead and do it”. Ayambem added.

    TheLumineNews had earlier published that Hon Thomas Aruku broke into Hon Pius Ashakia’s office and took possession of the office.

    As at the time of filing that report, efforts to reach the speaker to get the correct version of the incident had failed with calls to his phone number not taken with text and WhatsApp messages not responded to.

  • Just In: Thomas Aruku Breaks Into Pius Ashakia’s Office Forcefully And Takes Possession

    Just In: Thomas Aruku Breaks Into Pius Ashakia’s Office Forcefully And Takes Possession

     

    The member representing Ogoja State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon Thomas Aruku, has broken into the office of  his colleague and Member representing Obanliku State Constituency, Hon Pius Ashakia.

    Hon Aruku who broke into the office is said to have taken possession of the office, room 202 and changed the keys.

    Recall that Hon Thomas Aruku got the Court of Appeal judgement which ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, to issue certificate of return to him as the duly elected member representing Ogoja State Constituency to replace Hon Rita Ayim.

    Aruku was subsequently sworn in by the Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon Elvert Ayambem.

    A source who pledged anonymity, told TheLumineNews that Hon Thomas Aruku had previously approached Hon Pius Ashakia to swap office on grounds that he is afraid of using the same office that Hon Rita Ayim was using room 203, that was assigned to Ogoja.

    When contacted, Hon Pius Ashakia said that he is aware of the swap but that Hon Thomas Aruku was not patient to wait for him to open the door for him.

    When asked what necessitated the swap, Hon Ashakia said that the Speaker of the State House of Assembly is in a better position to answer what led to the swap.

    As at the time of filing this report, the Speaker is yet to comment on the reason for the swap as the first call to the Speaker’s phone number wad not taken, the second was busied.

    Text message and WhatsApp was sent to the Speaker and no response was gotten yet.

  • Miss Mercy Ogar Is Missing

    Miss Mercy Ogar Is Missing

    A Young Lady Identified As Mercy Ogar, from Gabu, Yala local government in Cross River State has been declared missing by her family.

    According to her mum, Felicia Ogar who reached out to LIB, Mercy lived in Festac, Lagos state with a friend, but had decided to relocate to Abuja to stay with her (the mother). The 23-year-old left home on November 16, 2023, after telling her friend that she was travelling to Abuja. However, she hasn’t been seen or heard from since then.

    Efforts to contact Mercy has been futile as both her phone numbers have been unreachable.

    Felicia said;

    “My daughter, Mercy ogar,from Gabu, yala local government in cross river state, stays at Festac in lagos. She left festac telling her friend she was returning back to Abuja where I am staying, since then nobody heard from her again and her two lines are not reachageble since then.

    If you have any information about her whereabouts, kindly contact 07083776271or visit a nearby police station.

  • Residents Lauds Senator Jarigbe Agom Over Road Construction In Alladim, Ogoja LGA

    Residents Lauds Senator Jarigbe Agom Over Road Construction In Alladim, Ogoja LGA

     

    Residents of Alladim in Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State have applauded the Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, over the construction of 1.5 kilometer section of Alladim road in the community.

    Community leaders and other residents who spoke on various occasions disclosed that the construction of the community road has eased the burden of motorists and motorcycle riders and has further opened the community to further development.

    Mrs. Philomena Odey who is a resident of the community, stated that the area which is the largest assemblage of local garri processing factories would benefit more as motorists loading bags to the urban areas will have easy access to the Community.

    According to her, the construction of the road has saved residents from hazards of gully erosion and other road accidents that have claimed lives of some people in the past.

    Addressing the community at the completion of the project, the Constituency Officer, Mr Egar Mgbantul appreciated the community for their collaborative efforts with the contractors which enabled them to meet up with the stipulated time.

    Senator Jarigbe is committed to the infrastructural and human capital development of Cross River North, let us give him the required support to enable him continue with his good works.

    TEAM JARI MEDIA.

  • Jarigbe Congratulates Gov Bassey Otu On His Electoral Triumph And Supreme Court Victory

    Jarigbe Congratulates Gov Bassey Otu On His Electoral Triumph And Supreme Court Victory

     

    The Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, has congratulated the executive governor of Cross River State, H. E Senator Prince Bassey Otu on his 2023 gubernatorial election triumph as well as his victory at the Supreme Court.

    The Supreme Court had on Friday 12th January, confirmed Governor Otu as the validly elected governor of the State in the March 18, 2023 Governorship Elections.

    Senator Jarigbe in a Press Statement he personally signed, described the victory as a testament to the people’s trust and confidence in the governor’s ability to lead with wisdom and integrity.

    He appreciated the Governor for creating an ambience of peace by not yielding to the divisive tendencies of political gladiators, who misled the immediate past Governor to go into war with all imaginary opponents that led him to political oblivion.

    The lawmaker further noted that he look forward to continued collaboration with the governor’s administration in a shared commitment to advancing the interests and wellbeing of his constituents, for the development and progress of Cross River State.

    Congratulations Your Excellency.

    TEAM JARI MEDIA.

  • Jarigbe Distributes Carriage Tricycles To Constituents In Cross River North Senatorial District

    Jarigbe Distributes Carriage Tricycles To Constituents In Cross River North Senatorial District

     

    In continuation of the Christmas/New Year celebration, the Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District, Sen Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, has distributed Carriage tricycles to selected stakeholders of his Senatorial District.

    Distributing the items, the Senator through his Constituency Officer, Mr Egar Mgbantul, noted that, the program is aimed at eradicating poverty and empowering constituents in a bid to have access to economic wellbeing.

    “We chose this type of palliative because people are bringing back their farm produce from their farms. This is more like pick-up vehicles that can carry goods, farm produce and people”, Jarigbe added.

    He called on the beneficiaries to make good use of the items, promising to continue his various forms of intervention programs, in order to fight poverty and restiveness in the society.

    Some of the beneficiaries present expressed gratitude to the lawmaker for the gesture, stating that the initiative is another form of mechanized farming that will enable them cater for their respective families. Other beneficiaries were either represented or conspicuously absent as at the time of distribution.

    TEAM JARI MEDIA.

  • We Came To Hand Over The Affairs Of Our University To God – UNICAL VC

    We Came To Hand Over The Affairs Of Our University To God – UNICAL VC

     

    The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar has stated that the essence of the institution’s Solemn Assembly is to hand over the affairs of the management of the citadel of learning to God.

    The Vice-Chancellor, Prof Florence Obi stated this at a service tagged “Solemn Assembly 2024″ with the theme titled ” Walk with Me Oh Lord” held at the Unical International Conference Centre.

    Prof Florence Obi said that though it has become a tradition to seek God’s presence, intervention and blessings at the beginning of every semester and session, there was a need for staff and students to personalize the theme which indicates the intention of the institution to walk with God and align with his ways.

    She thanked God for sparing the lives of staff and students and charged the duo to continue to uphold the good name of the University and also commended the Guest Speaker for accepting the invitation to share God’s precious words with the institution.

    In his homily, the Guest Speaker, Rev Fr Francis Agantiem Eworo speaking on the theme “Walk with Me O Lord” said that God is ever prepared to walk with any individual or community if they are not distant from him.
    Rev Fr Francis Eworo said for the walk to be enabled, men must repent of their sins, renounce evil, and turn back to God, changing their minds and direction.

    Fr Eworo who focused his message on the book of Isaiah 1 described many assemblies of humans today like that of Israel during the time of the Prophet Isaiah as one which were simply religious but did not know God.

    The clergyman said many worship assemblies are breeding rebellion and have become detestable to God.

    He called on all staff and students to begin a needful walk with God, listen to and enjoy his company, align with his will and consequently produce much Christian fruit from their lives.
    The well-attended solemn assembly had Principal officers in attendance as well as Deans, Directors, Heads of departments, students and a team of clergy who officiated at the service.

  • Otu Extols Fallen Heroes’ Patriotic Contributions To Nigeria’s Sovereignty

    Otu Extols Fallen Heroes’ Patriotic Contributions To Nigeria’s Sovereignty

     

    Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has extolled the patriotic contributions of the Armed Forces, especially those who lost their lives in the course of duty, to the sovereignty, unity, peace and stability of Nigeria.

    The Governor gave the commendation, today, at the event of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day, held at the Cenotaph, Calabar, Cross River State capital.

    “For a country to grow to a level of where we are today, people sacrificed their lives. The people we are paying honour today are those who put their lives on the line; and we have lost so many of them. So it is only very rational and reasonable that a day is set aside in their honour,” Otu remarked.

    On the welfare of fallen heroes, ex-service men and serving military personnel, the Governor, whose manifesto is hinged on the ‘People First,’ said: “We have a programme which we are looking at the widows and families of the fallen heroes, and we are also trying to structure the society in a way that such families would not be found wanting as a result of loss of their dear ones.

    “Injury to one is injury to all. So we feel the pain that they feel. And we will ensure that the memories of our fallen heroes live on.”

    Articulating her views, the Commissioner for Social Welfare and Community Development, Bishop Margaret Ene-Ita, inferred that the symbolic and memorable celebration of the sacrifices of the nation’s Armed Forces and those who paid the supreme price for the unity of the country is worth the hassle, likening the price paid by the fallen heroes to that the Lord Jesus paid for the salvation of mankind.

    Also speaking, the Chairman, Nigerian Legion, Cross River State chapter, Comrade Daniel Ojugbo, thanked the Otu-led administration for the improved relationship between them, while appealing to the State Government to better their lots in terms of welfare and infrastructure, with the renovation of the Legion’s headquarters and other accommodation issues the body’s major concerns.

    Armed Forces Remembrance Day. Armed Forces Remembrance Day is an annual event marked on January 15 to commemorate the nation’s departed compatriots as well as to honour our living veterans.

    Government House Press
    Calabar

  • Contractors Resume Work On The Ukelle-Oju Road Facilitated By Sen Jarigbe Agom 

    Contractors Resume Work On The Ukelle-Oju Road Facilitated By Sen Jarigbe Agom 

     

    Yesterday, the 14th day Of January 2024, the contractor handling the Ukelle-Oju road project, returned to site to continue work after the holidays.

    The constituency officer to Sen. Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, Mr Egar Mgbantul and other community members in Ukelle, Yala Local Government Area Of Cross River State, received the team of engineers and addressed community members on the commencement of another phase of work on the road for the year 2024.

    Mr. Egar Mgbantul charged the engineers to always keep to standards as the lawmaker will not tolerate poorly done job.

    After all deliberation, both community members and the constituency officer prayed before commencement of excavation of the road by the engineers.

    TEAM JARI MEDIA.

  • Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Honoring The Sacrifices of Fallen Heroes BY CYNTHIA MADUEKWE

    Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Honoring The Sacrifices of Fallen Heroes BY CYNTHIA MADUEKWE

     

    Armed Forces Remembrance Day is an annual event observed in Nigeria on January 15th to honor the sacrifices and gallantry of the Nigerian Armed Forces. This day serves as a poignant reminder of the nation’s commitment to recognizing and appreciating the efforts of military personnel who have dedicated their lives to the service of the country.

    Significance;
    The day holds great significance as it commemorates the end of the Nigerian Civil War on January 15, 1970, a conflict that tested the unity of the nation. It is a time to reflect on the sacrifices made by members of the armed forces in defending the territorial integrity of Nigeria and maintaining peace both within the country and during international peacekeeping missions.

    Ceremonies and Activities:
    Armed Forces Remembrance Day is marked by various ceremonies across the country. The day typically begins with a national church service, followed by solemn parades, wreath-laying ceremonies, and the symbolic release of pigeons to signify peace. These events bring together military personnel, government officials, and the general public in a collective expression of gratitude and remembrance.

    Support for Veterans:
    One of the key aspects of Armed Forces Remembrance Day is the focus on the welfare of veterans and the families of fallen heroes. The Nigerian government, at both federal and state levels, undertakes initiatives to support the well-being of retired military personnel and the dependents of those who lost their lives in service. This includes providing financial assistance, healthcare support, and other essential services.

    Poppy Appeal:
    The red poppy flower is a symbol associated with remembrance, inspired by the famous war poem “In Flanders Fields.” In Nigeria, the sale of poppies is organized as part of the Poppy Appeal, with the funds raised going towards supporting the welfare of veterans and their families.

    National Unity and Patriotism:
    Armed Forces Remembrance Day is a time for Nigerians to come together in unity, irrespective of ethnic, religious, or regional differences. It fosters a sense of patriotism and pride in the nation, acknowledging the sacrifices made by the armed forces to preserve the peace and stability of the country.

    As the nation observes Armed Forces Remembrance Day, it is an opportunity for citizens to express gratitude, honor the memory of fallen heroes, and recommit to upholding the values of unity, peace, and prosperity that our armed forces defend.

     

    Disclaimer: The opinion expressed in this article is strictly that of the author, Cynthia Maduekwe, and does not represent TheLumineNews or its agent.