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

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

    Thank you Firsts Baba Isa of the FBI Law for this incredible initiative.
    Yesterday evening a friend of mine called my attention to my nomination and that of my fellow startups in the contest.
    What is lubx?

    My company Lubx is a limited liability company. A lubricant manufacturing company with its headquarters in Germany covering Europe and the Americas, it’s sister plant is in the UAE covering the services of Africa-Asia and the Middle East.
    In west Africa its operation is headquarter Nigeria with operation rights covering all the 17 west African countries. A fortnight ago we secured expansion operations covering the central Africa. In Nigeria we have our showroom in Gwarinpa showcasing the six brands of products currently licensed by the Standard organisation of Nigeria. We have products warehousing located in Lagos-Abuja and a wholesale hub opening up in kano, kaduna, FCT, Porthacourt and Asaba.
    We currently licensed 108 distributors across West and Central Africa and Nigeria.
    Our products certifications are American petroleum institute (API SN and SL) Society of Automotive Engineer (SAE CH4 jasuma)

    We are the first indigenous African to meet the distributorship financial requirements of a 3 million united States dollars down payment.
    At the moment, our products purity range in the synthetic categories covers a 10,000 kilometers guaranteed before next servicing and the premium series meets the 5000 Kilometers GUARANTEED range. This mark has given us an edge over other brands in the market.

    I am personally proud as a cross Riverian to be in this merchandise. Wholeheartedly, I am grateful for your nomination and votes put together.
    For the above reasons and the brilliance of the initiator of this platform, I am donating 500,000 to support and encourage further identifiable startup opportunity for anyone.
    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.
    Thank you all.
    Let God be true.
    www.lubxoil.ng
    2024 LubX Engine Oil All Rights Reserved.

  • 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

  • Obudu Urban Ward 1 APC Chairman Dumps Party, Obtains PDP Membership Card

    Obudu Urban Ward 1 APC Chairman Dumps Party, Obtains PDP Membership Card

     

    The Chairman of the All Progressive Congress APC in Obudu Urban Ward 1, Mr Godwin Ugbe, has resigned his membership from the party and as Chairman of the party in the ward.

    In the resignation letter made available to TheLumineNews, and addressed to the Chapter Chairman of the APC Obudu Chapter, Mr Ugbe noted that “I wish to use this medium to thank you and your party (APC) for the opportunity given to me to serve as the ward chairman of Urban ward 1 APC, as the experience I have gathered over time cannot be quantified.

    “Consequently, I wish to notify you of my resignation as member and ward chairman from your party (APC), with effect from today 10th January, 2024.

    “My reason for this action is personal without any grudges as I wish you and your party a very fulfilling year ahead”.

    The former ward chairman was seen with the membership card of the PDP

    But sources close to the former APC ward chairman hinted that his resignation is connected to the fracas he had with the Chapter Chairman of the APC.

    The chapter Chairman of APC had set up a committee to investigate an alleged misconduct of the former ward chairman.

    In the report slighted by TheLumineNews, the committee acted in gross violation of the constitution and usurped the powers of the Local Government Working Committee LGWC, to suspend the former ward Chairman.

    Reacting to the development, the former ward Chairman, alleged that the Chapter Chairman of APC, Mr Alpha Ublibli, informed him that the Commissioner for Sports Development, Hon Agnes Atsu, had instructed that he should be removed.

    Mr Ugbe noted that “since the commissioner is the leader of APC in my ward, I won’t be able to contend with her, the best thing is for me is to resign my position and membership of their party.

    “As I speak with you, I have left them. I registered in PDP yesterday and obtained my membership card. The PDP family in Urban Ward 1 will receive me today”.

  • Akpanke Provides Free Buses For Students Of OBO Federal Constituency To Return To School

    Akpanke Provides Free Buses For Students Of OBO Federal Constituency To Return To School

    By Elijah Ugani 

    The member representing Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku Federal Constituency, Hon Peter Akpanke, has approved buses for students of his constituency routing to Calabar From January 12 to 13, 2024.

    In a release made available to TheLumineNews and signed by the Special Adviser Media, Mr Friday Awade indicates that the buses will be stationed at three designated centers for each of the local government areas.

    The release noted that “The lawmaker’s move to commence transport subsidy for students of tertiary institutions in his Federal Constituency, is part of measures to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal and high cost of transportation”.

    The centres are as follows:

    Obanliku Students
    Sankwala Junction, Amunga

    Obudu Students
    MRS fuel Station, Obudu.

    Bekwarra Students
    Unbeatable fuel station, Abouchiche.

    Time: 6am Daily

    For further inquiries, contact the following numbers, 07038145447, 08100233535.

    The Rock Is Solid!!!

  • Akpanke Commences 10 Days Medical Outreach For OBO Federal Constituency

    Akpanke Commences 10 Days Medical Outreach For OBO Federal Constituency

    By Elijah Ugani 

    The member representing Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku federal constituency, Hon Peter Akpanke, in partnership with The Akpanke Foundation, the Solid Rock Movement and Healia Care and Sacred Heart Hospital Obudu, has staged a 10 days Medical Outreach for his constituents.

    Declaring the event opened at Sacred Heart Hospital Obudu, the Lawmaker reiterated that the event which will be annual event is aimed at lending a hand to the less privileged and the needed to access medical services is one of his deliberate efforts aimed at providing basic services for his constituents.

    Akpanke noted that “I have routinely over the last four years visit this hospital to pay hospital bills for patients who usually discharged and cannot afford their bills irrespective of where they come from”

    Speaking further, the lawmaker averred that “Our people are in need of adequate medical services and we will continue to provide the services that are within our reach at the moment for their benefit”.

    On his part the state Chairman of PDP, Mr Venatius Ikem Esq, called on the public to take advantage of the opportunity to access the free medical services.

    Ikem who assured the people of the dividends of democracy under the watch of Hon Peter Akpanke, stated that the days ahead can only get better.

    Hon Peter Akpanke and the state PDP chairman, took the lead to be examined during the exercise.

    The medical outreach with commenced on the 4th of January, 2024 is to end on January 13th, 2024.

    Some of the early beneficiaries of the services commended the lawmaker for his timely intervention.

    Mrs Mary Ogar referred to Hon Peter Akpanke as God sent when she stated that “Today I’m happy to be a beneficiary of Hon Peter Akpanke, the Solid Rock. The news of the solid rock paying hospital bills for people is everywhere and I told myself that I must come out to assess this services and I’m happy I have been attended to.

    “My prayer for the solid rock is that God should continue to provide for him to enable him reach out to those who are in need”

    Services to be provided include; Blood pressure check, blood sugar check, malaria test, eye examination and distribution of eyewear, surgeries, and health lectures.

  • C’River Deputy Governor Pays Condolence Visit To APC State Chairman

    C’River Deputy Governor Pays Condolence Visit To APC State Chairman

    The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, over the weekend, paid a condolence visit on the State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Barr. Alphonsus Ogar Eba at his Imaje country home, Yala Local Government Area over the demise of his father in December, 2023.

    Rt. Hon. Odey who was accompanied on the visit by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Ededem Ani and a friend, Mr. John Upan Odey.

    In a condolence letter earlier sent to the APC Chairman, Rt. Hon. Odey said there was no doubt about Late Pa Ogar’s remarkable life of integrity and his dedication to hard work and business. He said the late patriarch was a man blessed with great physical strength which gift he did not waste as he remained active, investing every waking hour in his trade till the day he took his last breathe.

    He said: “Your father’s positive influence on his community is well noted within Yala. He was a gifted peacemaker and community leader whose deft display of great wisdom in resolving difficult family impasses will be remembered for ages.”

    Concluding, he prayed God Almighty grant Barr. Eba and his family the fortitude to bear the loss as well as grant the soul of Pa Emmanuel Eba Ogar peaceful repose in his bossom.

    Responding, Barr. Eba who reminisced on the bond he had shared with his late father, described Late Pa Emmanuel Eba as his mentor and confidant, stating that no one can fill the gap created by his father’s death.

    Barr. Eba thanked the Deputy Governor and his team for the love shown to him even at this trying moment.

    Highpoint of the visit was the signing of condolence register by the Deputy Governor.

  • Jarigbe Donates 2M For Belegete Humanitarian Medical Outreach

    Jarigbe Donates 2M For Belegete Humanitarian Medical Outreach

    The senator representing Cross River Northern Senatorial District, Sen Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, has donated the sum of 2M towards the Humanitarian Medical Outreach for the Internally displaced Belegete people by the Cameroonian separatists.

    The donation was made known through a release signed by Prof Christopher Iklaki, (Prof of Obstetrics & Gynaecology), who is the Chairman of the Humanitarian Medical Subcommittee of Who Is Who in Northern Cross River State.

    The release commended Sen Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, for donating 2M for the outreach.

    The release further indicates that arrangements are on top gear to run a transparent outreach and report proceedings to the Who Is Who team.

    Who Is Who in Northern Cross River, is a group of concerned citizens in Northern Cross River State who have come together, mobilized and pull resources together to give the displaced people of Belegete a sense of belonging in the face of their current predicament.

    The central committee headed by DC Enamhe, had previously mobilized resources and presented to the displaced Belegete people.

  • Jarigbe Distributes Motorcycles To Traditional Rulers In Northern Senatorial District

    Jarigbe Distributes Motorcycles To Traditional Rulers In Northern Senatorial District

    By Elijah Ugani 

    The senator representing Cross River Northern Senatorial District, Sen Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, has distributed motor cycles to 54 traditional rulers in Northern Senatorial District.

    Presenting the motorcycles to the traditional rulers, Sen Jarigbe who was represented by his Constituency Officer, Mr Egar Mgbantul, stated that “Sen Jarigbe Agom has decided to present these motorcycles to you our traditional rulers to assist you move around in the discharge of your duties in your various communities”.

    The motorcycles were presented to 54 traditional rulers drawn from the 54 political in northern senatorial district.

    Commending the senator, His Highness, Chief Ade Abuo, expressed gratitude to Sen Jarigbe Agom for unraveling the mystery associated with public office.

    In his words “I don’t know what to say to Sen Jarigbe Agom. May God uplift him. He has made us to know and feel what is dividends of democracy in Ogoja in his time. We know know democracy has benefits like this. He will go beyond the senate. That is my prayer, we will have him at the Aso Rock. Aso Rock is for Nigerians. It is not meant for specific ethnic groups”

    When contacted, Sen Jarigbe Agom averred that “Traditional rulers are the custodians of our culture and traditions, we need to honor them. They play very significant roles in resolving conflicts in our communities. They need to be encouraged and supported to enable them discharged their functions effectively”

    In another development, His Royal Highness, Uti Okwor Olenyen, from Utugwang North, in Obudu Local Government Area, expressed appreciation to Sen Jarigbe Agom, when he stated that “Sen Jarigbe Agom is the face of true democracy”

    The royal father noted that “if all political office holders approach leadership with the mindset as exhibited by Sen Jarigbe, we will have had a peaceful society. May God continue to grant his heart desire and give him the platform that will enable him serve the entire country”.

    Speaking further, the lawmaker held that “The roles of traditional rulers in conflict resolution includes reconciling and integrating both parties in conflicts, maintaining law and order in the communities, promoting the use of informal settlements, checks and balances in the society, managing improper communication and interaction breakdowns among their subjects”.

  • In 2024, I Want To Pay Your Price… BY AGBA JALINGO 

    In 2024, I Want To Pay Your Price… BY AGBA JALINGO 

     

    Let me start my new year like this. With a disputable analogy. Namely that, Christ did not die selflessly. Before you get angry with me. Let me inform you that it is the Bible that said so. Not me.

    It says in Hebrews 12:2 – “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who FOR THE JOY THAT WAS SET BEFORE HIM, ENDURED THE CROSS, despising the shame, and is SET DOWN AT THE RIGHT HAND OF THE THRONE OF GOD.” This verse may not have been interpreted to you in the manner I am trying to do now, that is why I earlier called it a disputable analogy.

    There was a price waiting ahead that motivated Christ. First was the Joy that was awaiting him. Every winner has a taste of that joy. If you have ever won before, you know what that joy feels like. The joy of standing in the middle of the olympic podium with a gold medal on your neck is not in the market place. It is earned. Then the biggest trophy was to win the chance to sit at the right hand of the throne of God. Tell me what motivation can be bigger than that? What other price could have been greater?

    This is not to diminish the fact that Christ died for love. My position does not put that forward. Christ died for love. I am saying that it was not selfless love. The benefits derived from the death of Christ were also shared with Christ. He derived that ultimate joy that was awaiting him and also earned an exclusive place at the right hand of the throne of God, and that automatically separates the ‘less’ from the self-less.

    Why am I belaboring myself to draw your attention to this? It is because I need you, (particularly the younger persons and my own contemporaries who are still knocking on other doors for upliftment. I mean all of us unless others.), to put a price tag on everything you plan to do in 2024, unless charity and deliberate sacrifice.

    Don’t be self-righteous about it this year. Be bold about it. Find a method to commoditize your value and calibrate your price tag. Also be ready to deliver as promised. It is because you can deliver as promised, that should qualify you to earn. Don’t go scamming people. Christ is not a scammer.

    I am trying to say that, it is also Christ-like to ask for a price wherever you are offering service that another person can be paid for. For instance, if you are playing an instrument in a church choir or even offering professional ushering or catering or medical services in a church or doing apprenticeship and your boss or organization is using you or your time for other services that are not part of your apprenticeship.

    Be deliberate about it in 2024. I repeat, don’t be self righteous about it. Civilizations have not been built by righteousness, but have been sustained by the fear of God. We cannot turn Jesus into a transaction but in our transactions, we can draw lessons from his example. He is not just an example in righteousness and sacrifice, he is also an example in self pricing.

    In 2024, politicians are not going to change and turn to nice guys. Preachers are not going to stop scamming you. The economy is not going to get friendlier, prices are not going to come down. It is you that must earn more. I hope you heard that last line? Read it again!

    Anything you are doing free presently that another person can be paid money for the same thing, reevaluate it and price it properly then put a price tag on yourself anytime you are required to perform that same service in 2024. You can give discounts at your discretion, there will always be free days, but let the person or organization know how much money you are losing so they will more properly appreciate your value.

    Do it boldly. Do it deliberately. Do it professionally. Do it with a straight face. Do it with the fear of God. Those who want it free know you can be paid. They know they are taking advantage of you. They are paying others. It is you that hasn’t put a price on yourself and that’s not how you should roll in 2024!

    Yours sincerely,
    Citizen Agba Jalingo.