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  • Ayade Chief Press Secretary Bars Media Aides From Speaking For The Governor

    Ayade Chief Press Secretary Bars Media Aides From Speaking For The Governor

    By Elijah Ugani

    The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity and Chief Press Secretary to Governor Ben Ayade, Mr. Christian Ita has barred all Media Aides working in the Press to desist from speaking for the Governor.

    In a release sighted by The Lumine News, and signed by Mr. Christain Ita, he warned that on no account should an appointee in the Media unit posture, parade or pass himself/herself off as speaking for His Excellency, Governor Ben Ayade.

    The release reads in full “I have observed with utter disappointment that some persons in the Media Unit have regrettably arrogated to themselves the role of the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor and have persistently been posturing as speaking for the governor.

    “The latest of such incident occurred yesterday when one of the appointees in the unit reportedly spoke on a delicate issue he had no authorization is a case in point.

    “While I am still battling to clear the mess occasioned by the brazen zealotry of the purported spokesperson, may I warn that on no account should an appointee in the Media unit posture, parade or pass himself/herself off as speaking for His Excellency, Governor Ben Ayade.

    “As a reminder, the responsibility of speaking for His Excellency the Governor, remains the exclusive preserve of the Special Adviser on Media/Chief Press Secretary.

    “Moving forward, any further circumvention of this warning shall be greeted with the severity of penalty it deserves, including a redeployment from the unit.

    “For a coordinated flow of information and a strategic response to issues that border on the Governor’s image, ONLY the Chief Press Secretary/Special Adviser on Media and Publicity holds the gavel, unless as he so delegates.

    “Signed.

    “Christian Ita

    “Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to Governor”

  • Obudu Local Government Chairman Imposes Curfew In Obudu

    Obudu Local Government Chairman Imposes Curfew In Obudu

    By Elijah Ugani

    The Chairman of Obudu Local Government Council, Mr. Boniface Eweh has imposed a curfew in Obudu from 5pm to 6am.

    In a release made sighted by The Lumine News and signed by the Personal Assistant to the Chairman on Media and Publicity, Mr. Richard Abu, indicates that the curfew became very necessary to curb the reprisal attacks by youth on properties of members of the suspended Youth Council.

    The release reads in parts “Following the reprisal attack by Youth on properties of members of the now proscribed Youth Council, the Executive Chairman of Obudu LGC, Hon. Boniface Eraye Ewhe has now imposed a curfew between 5:00PM to 6:00AM daily starting from today, Sunday, November 8, 2020.

    “Residents are advised to observe this curfew as those found flouting it will be arrested.

    “The restriction in movement is to help the security operatives fish out the perpetrators of these dastardly attacks and criminals that would want to take advantage of the situation and commit crimes, while the Chairman continue to dialogue with stakeholders on the way forward”

  • NDAF Set To Shut Down Julius Berger’s Quarry Site At Akamkpa LGA.

    NDAF Set To Shut Down Julius Berger’s Quarry Site At Akamkpa LGA.

    By Admin

    The Niger Delta Activists Forum NDAF, has disclosed that it would not hesitate to shutdown all Julius Berger’s facilities across the Niger Delta region with emphasis on their quarry site at Akankpa local government area if their demand is not given deserved priority attention within 7-days of its publication.

    The forum made this known in a press release sighted by The Lumine News and signed by the National President, Comr. Jack Success, National Youth Leader, Comr. Bernard Oko Okori, Cross River State Chairman, Comr. Paul Ajie, State Public Relation Officer, Comr. Ogar, Emmanuel Oko.

    The release reads in full:

    “5th Noverber 2020

    PRESS STATEMENT BY THE NIGER DELTA ACTIVISTS FORUM ON THE DELIBERATE MISAPPROPRIATION OF FUND BY JULIUS BERGER IN FLAGRANT NEGLECT TO THE DIRECTIVES OF THE FEDERAL MINISTER OF WORKS PERTAINING TO ODUKPANI-ITU ROAD.

    “Good morning Comrades and gentlemen of the Press!
    The Niger Delta Activists Forum (NDAF) is constrained by the reality on ground to make this statement on good authority as we also rely upon the veracity of our sources that had informed us of the intel between the Honourable Minister of Works, Babatunde Raji Fashola and the management of Julius Berger over the construction of Odukpani/ITU road.

    “It is now an incontestable fact that huge fund has been released to Julius Berger via Sukkuk Bond with specific instruction to commence work from the Cross River State axis of the Odukpani/Itu road since it’s most deplorable. Since the release of the money, nothing is yet happening at the site and we are worried and disturbed.

    “It baffles us at this juncture as we observed that the fund appears to have been misappropriated in flagrant disregard to the Minister’s directives.

    “NDAF frowns at this highhandedness and being the only proponent agitating for the reconstruction of the road, and not ignorant of the latest happenings in the country with particular reference to the many unrests and #EndSar protest, would not want to be compelled to hit the streets as that would be colossal considering this volatile time of the moment.

    “However, we would not hesitate to shutdown all Julius Berger’s facilities across the Niger Delta region with emphasis on their quarry site at Akankpa local government area if this release is not given deserved priority attention within 7-days of its publication.

    “Failure to adhere to the aforestated within the stipulated time, the Niger Delta Activists Forum will respond accordingly including but not limited to sustained mass action.

    “For the Niger Delta people:

    Comrade Success Jack
    (National President)

    Comrade Okori Benard Oko
    (National Youth Leader)

    Comrade Paul Ajie
    (Chairman, Cross Rivers State Chapter)

    Comr.(Hon) Ogar Emmanuel Oko
    (State Public Relations Officer)

    “Cc:
    The Director Department of State Service (DSS) CRS Command
    The Commissioner of Police CRS Command
    The Brigade Commander 13 Brigade Calabar
    The Commandant Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Core CRS command.
    The Federal Controller Works CRS.
    The GM Julius Berger Nig.LTD.”

  • 2020 Intern’l Day Of Peace: The Akpanke Foundation Invites Nations To Honour The Cessation Of Hostilities

    2020 Intern’l Day Of Peace: The Akpanke Foundation Invites Nations To Honour The Cessation Of Hostilities

     

    The Akpanke Foundation join the United Nations to call on countries and people to honor a cessation of hostilities to enable the collective fight against the dreaded disease, Covid-19.

    In a release made available to The Lumine News, and signed by the President/Founder of the Akpanke Foundation, Mr. Peter Akpanke, indicates that the foundation has maintained peace and distrusted palliatives during the pandemic to cushion the effects caused by the scourge.

    The release reads “This day is observed yearly around the world on 21th September . It was declared by the UN General Assembly, devoted to the strengthening of the various ideals relating to peace, through the observance of 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire.

    “This year, the International Peace Day, appears to be clearer than ever. It has revealed to us that we are not each other’s enemy, rather our common enemy is a tireless virus that threatens our health, security and every aspect of livelihood.

    “The COVID-19 Pandemic has thrown our world into turmoil and forcibly reminded us that we live in one planet and what ever happens in one part of the planet can impact people everywhere.

    “Early this year, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres called on all warring parties to lay down their weapons and focus on the battle against this unprecedented global pandemic. While the message is intended for armed parties, solidarity and cooperation across borders, sectors and generations are also needed to win this new fight against the worst public health crisis of our time.

    “In this light, that The Akpanke Foundation commemorates this day with continuous involvement in various programs and outreach geared towards curtailing the poverty caused by our common enemy (the Covid-19 Pandemic).

    “We have maintained peace and shared palliatives to quench this poverty caused by the pandemic.

    “This day, was initiated in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly. Two decades later, in 2001, the General Assembly unanimously voted to designate the Day as a period of non-violence and cease-fire.

    “The Akpanke Foundation today, join The United Nations to invite all nations and people to honour a cessation of hostilities, and to otherwise commemorate the Day with education and public awareness on issues related to peace”

  • Sen. Sandy Onor Congratulates Prof. Florence Obi On Her Appointment As The First Female Vice Chancellor Of UNICAL

    Sen. Sandy Onor Congratulates Prof. Florence Obi On Her Appointment As The First Female Vice Chancellor Of UNICAL

    By Elijah Ugani – Calabar

    The senator representing cross river central senatorial district, Sen. Prof. Sandy Onor has congratulated Prof. Florence Obi on her appointment as the 11th and first female Vice Chancellor of the university of Calabar.

    In a release made available to The Lumine News and signed by the Director General of the Caterpillar Movement, Chief Joe Obi Bisong, indicates that her well deserved appointment is call to higher service.

    The relese reads in parts “With every sense of responsibility, I write on behalf of the Distinguished Sen. Prof. Sandy Ojang Onor, the good people of Cross River Central Senatorial District and the entire members of the Caterpillar Movement to heartily congratulate you on your resounding victory at the interview for the selection of the 11th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar. As an acclaimed quintessential amazon and trail blazer who has distinguished herself in scholarship and administration, your victory has not come as a surprise to many of us.

    “Your well-deserved appointment is a call to higher service and we pray that you use the office, to set a trajectory for others as you have always done. You have traversed the length and breadth of the academia and you are most strategically equipped to deploy your wealth of experience to reposition the University of Calabar for global competitiveness.

    “I am confident that your meritorious service as Dean of Education and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic in the University had created the needed fulcrum and opportunity for you to under study the dynamics of leadership at that pedestal as well the challenges confronting the university system which makes you ably equipped for the job.

    “May God grant you wisdom, foresight and the spirit of excellence as you mount the saddle as the 11th Vice- Chancellor and the first female chief executive of the University of Calabar.

    “Once again, Congratulations!
    Chief Hon. Joe Obi Bisong
    Director General
    Caterpillar Movement”

  • No Cause For Alarm, Akpagu Remains C’River North APC Favourite – Team Zana

    No Cause For Alarm, Akpagu Remains C’River North APC Favourite – Team Zana

    PRESS RELEASE

    No Cause For Alarm, Akpagu Remains C’River North APC Favourite

    Greetings to all members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, the good people of Cross River Northern Senatorial District and very special new yam felicitation to the good people of Yala and Obanliku.

    It has become very pertinent that we issue this statement to address some information making the rounds in the social media about the forthcoming APC primary scheduled for September 3rd, 2020.

    On Thursday August 26th, 2020, Prof. Zana Akpagu along with other aspirants vying for the Cross River North APC Senatorial ticket attended screening exercises at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. Although the panel is yet to formally speak on the outcome of the exercise, his (Prof. Akpagu) impressive performance during the screening clearly point to the fact that his name would be the first on the list.

    As a grassroot mobilizer, after the screening exercise, he set his mind on returning home to meet with his people in his usual tradition of not staying too far from them and was actually on his way when he received a call to return to Abuja for Cross River North APC stakeholders meeting. As a man who is so passionate about building a strong political party to challenge PDP dominance in the state, he didn’t hesitate to honour the call.

    The meeting held yesterday, August 30th at Bela Nova Hotel, Abuja. From what transpired, it was clear that the single agenda of the meeting was to coerce stakeholders to take decisions that would only return the party to the ugly path it’s trying to come out from. But thank God, men of conscience who attended showed that they love the party more than the selfish interest of a minority few who feel that the only time they can be relevant is when there’s crisis in the party.

    It is important to state emphatically that majority of the aspirants have unanimously agreed to test their popularity in the poll in a free, credible fair and friendly primary as such, any attempt by anybody or group of people to foist a candidate on the party would be seriously resisted.

    The party constitution is clear on how to elect a candidate in any election. It recommends direct/indirect primary or consensus. In the case of consensus, the party is clear that it can only be adopted when all parties involved elect to use it but in this case, majority of the aspirants and stakeholders are saying that they wants primary.

    Thus, any attempt to subvert the wishes of the people would push the party back to the ugly days of unending crisis. All lovers of APC should avoid this in order not to portray the state chapter of the party as undermining the directives of the leader of the party and our dear President, Muhammadu Buhari to end all the crisis rocking the party at all levels.

    At every point, the leaders of the party should understand that APC would be running the election as an opposition in the state therefore instead of engaging in activities that will polarize the party or sow seed of discord among the contestants, there should be a level playing ground for a candidate to emerge so that people can still work together to deliver the election for the party after the primary. At the end of the day, whoever emerges candidate would need the support of others to win the main election hence, the need for the coup planners to desist from any action that would undermine others.

    To all the overwhelming supporters of Prof. Zana Akapgu, remain calm and resolute, there’s no course for alarm. Prof. Zana is still the leading and the most popular candidate (aspirant) going into the primary. He will not only win the primary landslide, he’ll deliver the entire Senatorial district to the APC in the main election.

    Baring any last minute change by the National Caretaker Committee to the time table, for now, the primary is still holding on the 3rd of September. And Prof. Akpagu is going into the race as favourites in both the primary and main election.

    All his supporters are advised to continue their mobilization and go on with their normal activities as law abiding members of the party.

    Thank you and God bless.

    Inyali Peter
    For Team Zana

  • FFK Vs Charles Eyo: C’River NUJ Describes Press Conference As Illegal, Blacklists CRSG From Any Media Coverage By Members Of The Union

    FFK Vs Charles Eyo: C’River NUJ Describes Press Conference As Illegal, Blacklists CRSG From Any Media Coverage By Members Of The Union

    By Admin

    The Nigerian Union of Journalists NUJ, Cross River State Council has described as illegal the press conference that was organized at the instance of former Aviation minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, where he verbally insulted Mr. Charles Eyo, the Cross River State correspondent of Daily Trust Newspaper.

    The union also blacklisted the state government from any media coverage by members of the union pending the resolution of the matter. The union also blacklisted the former minister from any press conference in the state.

    This is contain in a communique issued on Thursday, 27th August, 2020 at the end of the emergency meeting called for same purpose, signed by Comrades Richard Ndoma and Oka Ibor, Chairman and Secretary of the communique committee, and counter signed by Mr. Victor Udo, Chairman, NUJ – CRS council.

    Full text of the communique.

    COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF AN EMERGENCY CONGRESS OF THE CROSS RIVER STATE COUNCIL OF THE NIGERIA UNION OF JOURNALISTS (NUJ) HELD ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2020 AT THE ERNEST ETIM BASSEY PRESS CENTRE, CALABAR

    Arising from the recent outburst from the former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode with the Cross River State Correspondent of Daily Trust Newspaper, Mr. Eyo Charles during an illegal press conference organized by the Cross River State Government, on Thursday, August 20, 2020 and subsequent reaction from deferent segments of the society, the Cross River State Council of NUJ held an emergency congress to appraised the various issues that emerged from that event.

    Accordingly, after exhaustive deliberations and contributions from members the Congress hereby resolves as follows:

    1. Congress condemns the verbal insult and abuse from FFK and noted that such words could only come out of the lips of a frustrated, immature, bankrupt, irresponsible and unsteady mind and accordingly blacklisted the former Minister of Aviation from all media activities in the State.

    2. Congress further blacklists the Government of Cross River State from any media coverage by all members of Nigeria Union of Journalist in the State for organizing an illegal press conference thereby creating a platform for FFK to abuse and insult a journalist, Mr. Eyo Charles of the Daily Trust Newspaper.

    3. It mandated the State Council to immediately communicate in writing to all media organisations to withdraw their correspondents from Government House and stop them from covering or reporting any activity of the State Government until the issue is resolved.

    4. Congress restates it’s total support for and stand with the Daily Trust Correspondent, Eyo Charles on the question that resulted to the unprovoked outburst.

    5. Congress also directs that the State Council to issue warning letters to members who attended the press conference and did not do anything to protect their colleague after which each of them is to individually write an apology letter through the State Council to the National Leadership of the Union with a firm promise never to violet the rules and regulations guiding the Journalism practice.

    6. Congress hereby resolve that henceforth all press briefings by any individual(s), public or private organizations must be held at the NUJ Press Centre, unless as maybe directed by the State Council.

    7. It warned that any journalist that organizes or attends any press briefing not approved by the State Council shall be sanctioned.

    8. In line with NEC resolution on the proscription of beats, Congress directs the immediate proscription of the illegally operated Cross River State Government House Press Corps.

    9. Congress hereby thanks the National Leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalist, Management of Daily Trust Newspaper, Civil Societies, Community Based and Faith-based Organisations, religious leaders, members of local and international organisations, groups and individuals for defending the truth.

    Richard Ndoma Oka Ibor

    Chairman State Secretary, NUJ

    Communiqué drafting Committee

    Victor Udu

    State Chairman, NUJ

  • The Akpanke Foundation Condemns The Lynching Of One Suspected Thief In Sankwala, Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State.

    The Akpanke Foundation Condemns The Lynching Of One Suspected Thief In Sankwala, Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State.

    BY IKWEN ATUAKA

    The Akpanke Foundation condemns in entirety the barbaric acts perpetrated by some youths who burnt a suspected thief.

    In a release made available to TheLumineNews indicates that the lynched took place in the early hours of Thursday 20th August, 2020.

    The release reads in parts “The Foundation condemns strongly the mob action and tasks youth to strive not to take laws into their hands. They should always work with the security agencies to uphold peace and sanity in Obanliku”

    The incident took place on Thursday morning, at about 2:am. The vigilante members who were on watch on Thursday morning, spotted three suspect trying to do away with a water pump from one of the communities local water pump.

    Meanwhile, Mr Peter Akpanke condemns this act as he said it was a barbaric one, and it unacceptable. He added that the youth of Obanliku should be law abiding and strive not to take laws into their hands, but work with the security agencies to uphold peace and sanity in Obanliku.

     

  • C’River North :Who is Afraid of Zana Akpagu, By Z – Media

    C’River North :Who is Afraid of Zana Akpagu, By Z – Media

    By Admin

    Professor Zana Akpagu a highly revered technocrat, seasoned administrator, refined academician, astute politician and a community mobilizer front lining worthy causes that are pro people in stints as a public servant .

    Possessing an intimidating profile, credentials and score card are the most sought after qualities by the electorate as such, Zana Akpagu can’t lose sleep over pockets of blackmail on social media to score cheap political points.

    We are indeed charged with the new spirit of heightened political atmosphere which is assuming a different dimension daily. The citizenry appears to be more politically enlightened with the resultant ownership of our electoral processes than smear campaign.

    In the light of emerging trends which seek performance and people oriented representation, there seem to be a classical departure from the mundane and usual way of imposition of candidates on the electorates.

    With this, the build up to the bye- election in Cross River North Senatorial District has further strengthened our political machinations which has remarkably engineered the power and strength of “Operation Show Your Score Card”

    As activities geared towards clinching the APC ticket for the forthcoming bye-election, Prof. Zana Akpagu having served at different strata of leadership meritoriously.

    Presents electorate with the ability to align with a core progressive with verifiable achievements that evinced every achievements of all the aspirants across political parties in the hunt for the vacant senate seat is indeed causing ripples amongst some persons obviously scared of the towering credentials of professor Akpagu.

    Having felt the echoes of unparalleled developmental strides that has become household chants in Cross River North, across the state and country.

    Some aspirants seeking to fly the APC kite in the forthcoming Senate poll in a quicksand tactics that is dead on arrival are already jittery and disillusioned having lost a sense of direction.

    This is a manifestation of a tactless blue print, in the face of little or near absence of tract records to convince the electorates hinged on selfish gains.

    In spite of this insipid approach, Prof. Zana Akpagu and his supporters will continue to run issue based campaign and engagements without recourse to joining issues with any aspirants, group of aspirants or their supporters to malign any person(s), aspirant(s).

    We call on our teaming supporters to remain calm in the face of this brazen campaign of calumny targeting at the huge political following so far experienced with the deceptive intent to dent the goodwill of the most celebrated aspirant of the All Progressives Congress.

    The fear and the intimidation associated with the breeze that is blowing across the 54 wards has traumatized some aspirants who now resort to tales in anticipation of the party’s ticket.

    The speculation that the party’s stakeholders have resolved to unanimously hand over the ticket to Joe Agi (SAN) as written by a certain purveyor of Fake news “Iwara Ofem Iwara” published on his Facebook wall remains a figment of the writer’s imagination and does not in any way represent the interest of our collective resolved to chat a new narrative for Northern Senatorial District.

    We insist and call on any person with a contrary view to challenge us with facts that Prof. Zana Akpagu is the sole aspirant in the APC that can win the bye election for the party.

    Z – Media

    Disclaimer: The views expressed above are strictly that of Z – Media and does not represent TheLumineNews.

  • Apologize Or Face Severe Hostility If Seen In Bekwarra, Angry Youths Warn Joe Agi

    Apologize Or Face Severe Hostility If Seen In Bekwarra, Angry Youths Warn Joe Agi

    By Admin

    A socio-political group, Young Bekwarra Leaders Forum has berated an APC senatorial candidate in the forthcoming Cross River North bye-election, Mr. Joe Agi, SAN for using the court issue between the Ugboro and Ishibori people for political campaign.

    The group in a statement signed by Comrade Agaji Ntamu called on the senior lawyer to tender an unreserved apology to the Bekwarra nation or steer clear of the local government.

    It would be recalled that Agi, over the weekend asked the Ishibori people in Ogoja local government to support him for Senate as a way of rewarding him for winning for the court case between Ugboro and the community over a disputed piece of land for them.

    Ugboro, a community in Bekwarra in 1995 were involved in a bloody communal clash with the Ishibori community in Ogoja local government area that claimed the lives of many with properties worth millions of naira destroyed. After the war, the Bekwarra went up to Supreme Court and the Ishibori people won the case.

    Speaking during a consultative forum with APC members in Ogoja on Sunday, Agi was seen in a viral video reminding the Ishibori people how he won the case in court for them.

    Irked by the utterances, Bekwarra youths have warned that although they’re a peaceful people, their peace loving nature shouldn’t be taken for granted.

    “The Bekwarra people of Northern Cross River are known and celebrated world over for their hospitality, they’re a towering socio-political giants who have produced one of the best brains in Nigeria. Bekwarra sons and daughters have represented Nigeria in virtually all areas of human endeavours both nationally and internationally. The contributions of some of her illustrious sons both home and abroad has contributed greatly in shaping today’s Cross River and Nigeria at large, as such, Bekwarra Nation deserves to be respected and treated with decorum at all times.

    “However, the attention of Bekwarra people have been drawn to a provocative video making rounds on social media by one Joe Agi (SAN), an unpopular politician rumoured to be vying for the Cross River North Senatorial seat. In the video, Agi on his consultation visit to a few members of APC at Ishiborri community in Ogoja ran out of ideas and in his desperation to impress his already disappointed listeners resorted into making provocative statements on one of the most unfortunate Bekwarra-Ishiborri communal crisis.

    “Recall that the very unfortunate Ugboro- Ishiborri communal clash which took place in 1995, exactly 25 years ago was a very bloody inter communal dispute where many lives were lost with properties worth thousands of millions lost. Some families are still disenchanted to the present day.

    “The pains, the agony of this dreaded communal mishap is this very fresh. The unfortold economic hardship is still felt by both affected communities. The decision of Joe Agi to anchor his political point on such ugly incident with the intent to malign the integrity of the good people of Bekwarra is very embarrassing”, the statement reads in part.

    The statement added that “It should be noted that while other responsible aspirants whose live impacting projects are spread over every nooks and crannies of Cross River State and being decorated with titles on a daily basis, Agi has absolutely nothing to show anywhere, not even in Yala where he hails from.His decision to insight another genocide where he can quickly rush to court and exploits people of their hard earnings at the expense of lives has failed woefully!

    “In the rather disappointing video, Agi had to drag the personality of our highly accomplished Chief K. G Agabi (SAN) into his politics of desperation. We wish to inform him that our well respected legal icon is too highly placed and shouldn’t be used as political bait by someone with no political track records. Lest he forgets, Chief K.G Agabi has served this nation as a former minister of Justice and one of the unifying personalities in Cross River and shouldn’t be dragged into any politics of hate and division.

    “Bekwarra are peaceful people and are willing to live in harmony with those who appreciates peace. As a show of true repentance, Agi and his political team are advised to tender an unreserved apology published on full pages of five national daily newspapers with a similar apology on three radio stations namely, Hit FM, Calabar, Ebonyi broadcasting service, Abakaliki and Joy FM, Otukpo which shall run concurrently for at least a month. Failure to do so shall result to severe hostility if he ever dares to come to Bekwarra for any political activities”.

    Disclaimer: The opinions expressed expressed here are strictly that of Bekwarra young progressive forum as signed by Agaji Ntamu and does not represent TheLumineNews or its staff.