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  • Children of Rural Africa Calls For Nomination For Her Annual HELP -A-KID Programme

    Children of Rural Africa Calls For Nomination For Her Annual HELP -A-KID Programme

    CORAfrica Annual HELP-A-KID Programme

    Children of Rural Africa Nigeria (CORAfrica) each year pledges to support vulnerable children/ students in our Annual HELP -A-KID Programme in Cross River State. The programme this year boasts the following categories:

    1. One hundred thousand naira only (#100,000.00) each to two (2) graduates who have successfully finished their studies and wish to start a small business.

    2. Fifty thousand naira only (#50,000.00) each to four (4) vulnerable undergraduate students, who are incapacitated and really need support to aid their education.

    3. Twenty thousand naira only (#20,000.00) each to ten (10) students who have just been admitted into a higher institution and need help to settle a pressing problem in the school.

    4. Ten thousand naira only (#10,000.00) each to twenty (20) students who wish to enter college or higher institutions but have no money to buy JAMB form, etc.

    5. Five thousand naira only (#5,000.00) each to forty (40) pupils who wish to pay school fees or exam fees or any pressing school need but have no money to do so.

    If you know of any child/student in any of the above categories who really need support, kindly nominate such. Beneficiaries will be subjected to our vulnerability checklist for consideration.

    You can as well nominate yourself, stating clearly your name, institution, and course of study.

    CORAfrica in the past has built, operated and handed over Ophanages, schools and a health centres both at Idum-Mbube in Ogoja Local Government Area as well as a Primary/Nursery School at Kakum in Obudu Local Government Area, to the Catholic Diocese of Ogoja.

    Between 2022 and 2023, CORAfrica provided educational support for over 1500 Cameroonian Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons in Cross River, Benue, and Taraba States.

    Between 2020 and 2021, CORAfrica provided livelihood support for over 500 Cameroonian Refugees in Ogoja Local Government Area, Cross River State.

    CORAfrica is currently building an ultramodern classroom block for Cameroonian Refugees Children and the vulnerable children in the society, located at Adagom 3, Ogoja Local Government Area; with an enrollment of over 500 pupils with a bus conveying pupils to school and back home after dismissal.

    CORAfrica is also currently building an ultramodern primary and secondary school for vulnerable children in the society, located in Victoria village in Ikom Local Government Area; with an enrollment of over 300 pupils.

    CORAfrica has, through the Economic Empowerment Program (STAP-EEP), provided soft loans for youths, businessmen, and women at St Thomas Aquinas Parish Igoli-Ogoja

    CORAfrica facilitated and equipped a youth resource centre with a provision shop and sacramentals for the Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria (CYON),

    Please kindly nominate a child/student for our Annual HELP-A-KID Prigramme. Nomination ends on Saturday, 27th May, 2023.

    For further inquiries, call:

    Elijah Ugani
    Programme Manager
    CORAfrica
    08121032474

  • CORAfrica Calls For Nomination For Her Annual HELP-A-KID Programme

    CORAfrica Calls For Nomination For Her Annual HELP-A-KID Programme

    CORAfrica Annual HELP-A-KID Programme

    Children of Rural Africa Nigeria (CORAfrica) each year pledges to support vulnerable children/ students in our Annual HELP -A-KID Programme in Cross River State. The programme this year boasts the following categories:

    1. One hundred thousand naira only (#100,000.00) each to two (2) graduates who have successfully finished their studies and wish to start a small business.

    2. Fifty thousand naira only (#50,000.00) each to four (4) vulnerable undergraduate students, who are incapacitated and really need support to aid their education.

    3. Twenty thousand naira only (#20,000.00) each to ten (10) students who have just been admitted into a higher institution and need help to settle a pressing problem in the school.

    4. Ten thousand naira only (#10,000.00) each to twenty (20) students who wish to enter college or higher institutions but have no money to buy JAMB form, etc.

    5. Five thousand naira only (#5,000.00) each to forty (40) pupils who wish to pay school fees or exam fees or any pressing school need but have no money to do so.

    If you know of any child/student in any of the above categories who really need support, kindly nominate such. Beneficiaries will be subjected to our vulnerability checklist for consideration.

    You can as well nominate yourself, stating clearly your name, institution, and course of study.

    CORAfrica in the past has built, operated and handed over Ophanages, schools and a health centres both at Idum-Mbube in Ogoja Local Government Area as well as a Primary/Nursery School at Kakum in Obudu Local Government Area, to the Catholic Diocese of Ogoja.

    Between 2022 and 2023, CORAfrica provided educational support for over 1500 Cameroonian Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons in Cross River, Benue, and Taraba States.

    Between 2020 and 2021, CORAfrica provided livelihood support for over 500 Cameroonian Refugees in Ogoja Local Government Area, Cross River State.

    CORAfrica is currently building an ultramodern classroom block for Cameroonian Refugees Children and the vulnerable children in the society, located at Adagom 3, Ogoja Local Government Area; with an enrollment of over 500 pupils with a bus conveying pupils to school and back home after dismissal.

    CORAfrica is also currently building an ultramodern primary and secondary school for vulnerable children in the society, located in Victoria village in Ikom Local Government Area; with an enrollment of over 300 pupils.

    CORAfrica has, through the Economic Empowerment Program (STAP-EEP), provided soft loans for youths, businessmen, and women at St Thomas Aquinas Parish Igoli-Ogoja

    CORAfrica facilitated and equipped a youth resource centre with a provision shop and sacramentals for the Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria (CYON),

    Please kindly nominate a child/student for our Annual HELP-A-KID Prigramme. Nomination ends on Saturday, 27th May, 2023.

    For further inquiries, call:

    Elijah Ugani
    Programme Manager
    CORAfrica
    08121032474

  • Jarigbe Donates Relief Materials to Communities Affected By Windstorm In Bekwarra LGA

    Jarigbe Donates Relief Materials to Communities Affected By Windstorm In Bekwarra LGA

     

    The Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe has donated relief materials to Ijibor Community, affected by windstorm in Bekwarra Local Government Area of Cross River State.

    The Constituency officer to the Senator, Mr Egar Mgbantul handed over the relief materials of one hundred (100) bundles of roofing sheets to the leadership of the community, on behalf of the lawmaker, yesterday.

    Mr Egar said, Senator Jarigbe is saddened by the event which has rendered over eighty (80) families homeless, hence the need to swiftly provide support for them.

    “He has also promised to call the attention of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to come and carry out an on-the spot assessment as well to provide support for the victims”, he added.

    Receiving the items, the leadership and residents of the community commended the Senator for bringing succour to the affected families.

    They also promised that committees would be set up to oversee the distribution of the items as directed by the lawmaker.

    TEAM JARI MEDIA

     

  • Cross Riverians In The Diaspora (CRID), Gets New Executive

    Cross Riverians In The Diaspora (CRID), Gets New Executive

    CRID ELECTION 2023

    Last week, Cross Riverians in the Diaspora (CRID) had their elections. It was a friendly contest by Cross Riverians living in all regions of the world. It was a great experience for the Electoral Committee; Patrick Archibong (Secretary), Austa-Mary Gabriel-Unah (Member) and myself; who all played leading roles in ensuring free, transparent and credible online elections.

    Below is the List of Elected Executive members:

    1. President – Christopher Lekan (USA)

    2. Vice President – Patience Oluwasetu (UK)

    3. Secretary – Ignatius Oli (Germany)

    4. Assistant Secretary – Solomon Eko (Germany)

    5. Finance Officer – Paul Onah (USA)

    6. Public and Membership Relations Officer – Iseone Lawal (Germany)

    7. Project Coordinator – Augustine Obi (UK)

    8. Liaison Officer Europe – Otiko Tony Jp (UK)

    9. Liaison Officer North America – Olom Egana Basil-Uka (USA)

    Their inauguration ceremony is currently being planned. We pray God to give them the wisdom and enablement to be able to support the welfare of Cross Riverians in the diaspora and those at home.
    Congratulations 🥳

    Thanks and God bless Cross Riverians

    Justin Udie
    Electoral Committee Chairman
    2023

  • The Day-Long Nomination For This Month Koko Dan Cross River State Student Of The Month Is Now Closed – Koko Dan

    The Day-Long Nomination For This Month Koko Dan Cross River State Student Of The Month Is Now Closed – Koko Dan

    By Elijah Ugani 

    The initiator of “My Cross River State Student of the month”, Mr Koko Dan has announced closure of nomination due to large number of nominees.

    Mr Koko Dan made this known in a release he personally signed and made available to TheLumineNews.

    The release indicates that the number has been increased to three students, one per each senatorial district of Cross River State.

    The release reads in full: “The day – long nomination of this month koko Dan Cross River State Student of the month is now closed. Due to the large numbers of nominees.

    “I have decided to push the winners to three. ONE WINNER PER SENATORIAL DISTRICT. Covering Cross River North, Central and South.

    “Thank you all for your participation.
    God bless you.
    Great Cross River Students….. Great”.

  • Cross River State Students Hurry Now AsKoko Dan Initiates “My Cross River Student Of Month”

    Cross River State Students Hurry Now AsKoko Dan Initiates “My Cross River Student Of Month”

    By Elijah Ugani 

    A business tycoon, philanthropist and politician, Mr Koko Dan Esq, has instituted an initiative known as “My Cross River Student of the month”

    Koko Dan who took to his verified Facebook page to announce the initiative, invites students to nominate themselves as he will pick at random from any campus.

    The statement indicates that the winner will be announced on Friday this week and will receive an appreciable support of fifty thousand naira (#50,000.00) only.

    The release reads in full “My Cross River State student of the month is…..?

    “You are all free to nominate yourselves. Name and faculty.

    “I have the right to pick from the nominees or pick randomly from the campus.

    “The winner will be announced on Friday with an appreciational support of 50,000.

    “Goodluck…!”

    To participate, visit Koko Dan Facebook page and make your nomination.

  • UNICROSS VC’s FOTOS Pet Project, Refunds School Charges To 11 Students

    UNICROSS VC’s FOTOS Pet Project, Refunds School Charges To 11 Students

    By Elijah Ugani 

    The Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State UNICROSS, Prof. Augustine Angba, has through his pet project, Feed One Train One Student (FOTOS) initiative refunded school charges of eighty thousand naira (#80,000.00) only to 11 students on their outstanding performance.

    The award was based on two categories of well behaved students and students with the highest Cumulative Grade Points Average CGPA in the most senior class of each faculty in the 2020/2021 academic session.

    The UNICROSS VC, had charged the newly admitted students during the combined matriculation ceremony, held recently across the faculties of the university to prioritize their studies as certificates are issued to students after graduation on the basis of having been found worthy in learning and character.

    To challenge his students to be more focused on their studies, Prof Austin Angba, decided to initiate the pet project to create an opportunity where student’s consciousness will be reawakened.

    The per project was initiated in November 2021 during his 1st year anniversary in office, and is meant to encourage student’s academic performance and moral conduct.

    Speaking with TheLumineNews,  Prof Angba noted that “I decided to initiate this pet project and keeping to my commitment to the students and the university at large, I  refunded school charges to 11 beneficiaries selected from the various faculties of the university. This is to challenge other students to take advantage of this opportunity”

    Prof Agba added that “To me, it is my little way of encouraging my students and I want to charge beneficiaries not to relent, as the reward for good work is more work. They should realize that all eyes are on them and they must not disappoint”

  • Hilda’s Win Should Be A Source Of Motivation, Stop The Comparison, If You Should Compare, Then Compare The Women In Your Life And How You Can Help Them Get Better BY SANDRA MICHAEL

    Hilda’s Win Should Be A Source Of Motivation, Stop The Comparison, If You Should Compare, Then Compare The Women In Your Life And How You Can Help Them Get Better BY SANDRA MICHAEL

    Frankly, everyone needs a good support system and friend, this man right here emerged in almost all of Hilda’s pictures and videos, when she was tired, he held her and pat her back, he gave her strength each time by encouraging her and speaking to her.

    Hilda Bacci’s assistant is also a champ and just the type of friend everyone deserves. ✨😍🙇‍♂️

    You won’t even have someone this close to you if you are not good enough and kind, some of us can’t even keep friends closely for six months, or build a good relationship for three months, a little misunderstanding and we call it a quit!

    Again is this set of men who have started condemning women online comparing their cooking skills to our new champ 🙁😂.

    This is not the juncture for comparison oh, a woman has won and it is a win-win for all, it’s about time you build up your girl child and help nurture those hidden talents in the women in your life.

    some of our fathers won’t even train their girl child in school or allow them to get a skill, they pushed them into early marriage even before they wrote waec.

    Hilda’s win should be a source of motivation, stop the comparison, if you should compare, then compare the women in your life and how you can help them get better, there is more to being a woman.

    It’s not just about cooking, I see determination, strength, resilience, a praying mother, strong assistants, motivation, and opportunity, I see the African woman, and Nigerian women in particular being refined and redefined she has challenged everyone.

    I see how strong a woman is, she’s more than just a help mate and can do anything just to get to where she aims, she can’t do it alone, she needs backing and love.

    imagine if the crowd was not there and the online and offline love was not coming through?

    I can’t forget participating in a debate in my secondary school on the topic that women’s education ends in the kitchen😖🙇‍♂️, today someone is making so much wave and is been celebrated from the kitchen.

    I tell you, you can’t even define a woman’s worth enough!

    A woman is phenomenal

    And before I forget, cooking is a survival skill and not solely a woman’s duty, abi your girlfriend cooks for you in school? y’all talk a lot online, wait till you travel outside, and by the time you buy food in Africa stores out there twice, your brain will tell you to learn cooking, you will cook from youtube and end up cooking something only you will cook and not vomit 🤣.

    Sandra Micheal ✍️

  • Meet Jaclyn Ihuoma, The Deputy Senate President, SUG UNICAL

    Meet Jaclyn Ihuoma, The Deputy Senate President, SUG UNICAL

    By Okonkwo Jacklyn Ihuoma

    MEET JACKLYN IHUOMA…

    Sen. Okonkwo Jacklyn Ihuoma, a native of Ipupe Ubakala Umuahia South,Abia State. A 300-level student of the Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, Cross River State.

    She is an intelligent student girdle with the principle of hard work and diligence, always geared toward academic excellence. Her unwavering passion for Student leadership has been proven over the years with credible credentials.

    Apart from being an academic enthusiast, she is an erudite member of the Nigerian Union of Campus Journalists, University of Calabar Councils, and is currently a radio presenter in one of the stations in Abia State.

    As a Distinguished Senator of the Students Union governing Parliament, serving in the principal office of the Deputy Senate President of the 9th Senate, which is ridden with her legislative acumen for students.

    Her Philosophy: Life is hard on those who are soft on themselves and soft on those who are hard on themselves.

    Her love for God is not part-time but ever consistent in the moral standings of the Christian faith, a confide member of the Apostolic Church of Nigeria, and a devoted member of Joint Christian Campus Fellowship(JCCF), Unical.

    #jacklynihuoma

  • Advocate, The Problem Is That We Sometimes Doubt These Words Of Jesus. We Ask Ourselves ‘What About Victims Of Mass Massacre, … BY FR PETER OBELE ABUE

    Advocate, The Problem Is That We Sometimes Doubt These Words Of Jesus. We Ask Ourselves ‘What About Victims Of Mass Massacre, … BY FR PETER OBELE ABUE

    ADVOCATE

    Advocate means one who stands beside the accused or somebody who is in difficulty. In the time of Jesus, if one is accused of a crime and is under judgment, it might happen that a well-to-do person would come forward and without saying a word, stand beside the accused. If that happens the prosecution would dare not go on with the case. This kind of person was called “Paraclete” in old English and “Advocate” in common parlance. To get the full gist think of a hit man or bouncer or something like that. In John 14:15ff, this name is given to the Spirit, the third person of the trinity to remind us that as Christians, only God is our advocate or defender, our protector when in difficulty.

    At times, we Christians forget this and allow ourselves to be intimidated or feel defenseless, insecure and unprotected especially when in unpredictable conditions. Presently, most people in Nigeria feel that way because they do not trust even the Justice System to defend them and give them a fair hearing in tribunal cases. People who live under extreme conditions like enduring hurricanes, earthquakes or blizzards especially those who cannot do anything about it, feel that way too. People who suffer under the sledgehammer of authority or political power of their fellow human beings who make life difficult for them feel that way. Jesus says: Do not be afraid…rather wait and “I will ask the father and he will give you an Advocate or Paraclete, the spirit of truth to be with you always” (John 14: 15).

    The problem is that we sometimes doubt these words of Jesus. We ask ourselves ‘what about victims of mass massacre, terrorism, kidnappings that end in murder, police brutality etc? My answer is ‘what about Jesus who was God’s beloved son but still suffered persecution in the hands of evil people even when he was innocent? You see, sometimes God allows evil to happen, not because he is powerless but to remind us that although he created the world, he still gives freedom to human beings to have full control of it. In the midst of all these, we must keep our hope alive. Even in the face of persecution, Peter exhorts Christians in his days not to give up hope because of the persecution which just started and was to last for about 250 years (read 1 Peter 3; 15-18)

    In truth, as Jesus’ disciples we are sometimes threatened by persecutions or even our own sins or human frailty (Read Romans 8: 35-39). Those who believe in Jesus’ promise of the Paraclete know that they will not be defeated by any difficulty, however great it may be. Believe, wait and pray this week for the Paraclete, the promise of ages who comes to defend you, to teach you the truth even about that most unpredictable situation you are facing in your life right now. The Holy Spirit comes to fill your heart with courage, to enkindle in you the fire of his love. Stand ready! .