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  • Dearest Sikile Inde, You’re Are A Shinning Star Clothed With Wisdom For The Manifestation Of God’s Glory.

    Dearest Sikile Inde, You’re Are A Shinning Star Clothed With Wisdom For The Manifestation Of God’s Glory.

    By Elijah Ugani

    Happy birth anniversary to you dear Sikile Inde,

    You’re are a shinning star clothed with wisdom for the manifestation of God’s glory.

    You have been a blessing to your parents, siblings, peers and associates. Your presence has always created positive impacts wherever you go.

    You’re humility personified, your beauty is priceless.
    Your respect for humanity is highly commendable.
    Your love for your creator is quite exhilarating.
    Your resolve in the pursuit of the ideals with dexterity and equanimity leaves much to be desired about you.

    On this auspicious day of your birth anniversary, may God in his benevolence and magnanimity enlarge your coast for greater exploits both in your anticipated profession and your quest to serve him and humanity.

    As you mark this day in this physio-temporal terrain, may God perfect everything that concerns you, provide you with global platforms as well as the auction to function for the manifestation of his glory that he may be glorified in your existence. May your life be a leading and shinning example for others to follow.

    I wish you heaven choicest blessings as you begin another cycle of life today.
    May all doors that were shut against you be opened and may you find exceptional favour and grace to direct your affairs.

    May the Lord grant you his love, wisdom and care, may he never depart from you in times of challenges. May his face shine upon you to direct your affairs in times of difficulties.

    Congratulations to you once again.
    The future is even brighter as the best is yet to come.

    Be rest assured of my goodwill and prayers even now and always.
    Enjoy your day and have a blast!

    With much of love, I heart you, my adorable Queen.

    Elijah Ugani Cares!

  • Nigerian Youth Set To Begin Second Phase Of #EndSARS Protest

    Nigerian Youth Set To Begin Second Phase Of #EndSARS Protest

    There is anxiety in Lagos as Nigerian Youths begin second wave of #EndSARS protest on Monday, 9 November to end police brutality and bad governance in Nigeria, the protest seems to be taking a slow move online but yet to be taking to offline in the streets of Lagos and some other states.

    The #EndSARS movement is said to be mobilizing to stage a fresh protest across the state citing “harassment” of the promoters.

    The state panel of inquiry investigating alleged brutality and abuses by the disbanded State Anti-Robbery Squadas well as the recent Lekki shootings had suspended sitting on Saturday when two youth representatives pulled out in protest against the freezing of accounts of the #EndSARS promoters by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
    The youth, it was learnt, are already mobilizing ahead of today’s protest three weeks after the state recovered from massive arsons and destruction of public assets in the previous protests.

    But the state police command has vowed to resist any fresh protest.

    The Global News Nigeria learnt that the state command had deployed its men in strategic places in Lagos to foil any protest, at Alausa in Ikeja, parts of Awolowo Road, Ikeja Under-Bridge, Ikeja Along, among others.

    The police command said it would resist any planned protest, procession or gathering under whatever guise in the metropolis, insisting that the government and residents were yet to overcome “the wounds sustained during the recent #EndSARS protests.”

    The command’s spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi, said intelligence gathered from relevant bodies indicated that “some unpatriotic elements or groups of people have concluded plans to orchestrate another set of violence in the state.”

    He said a new group of protesters, under the guise of the recent #EndSARS was planning to stage another protest when the previous ones had been adjudged “as violent, dangerous and counterproductive.”

    “Premised on this, the command, therefore, wishes to warn any individual, group of students or any groups who might want to stage any form of protest, either “peaceful” or violent, or gathering whatsoever, to desist as the police and other security agencies will collectively and tactically resist any security threats or threats to public peace which might be triggered by protest or protesters in Lagos State,” Adejobi said in a statement.

    Meanwhile, the national coordinator of the Youth Rights Campaign, Adaramoye Michael and the national secretary, Francis Nwapa, charged the police “to reassure the Nigerian people and youth that SARS and police brutality is truly a thing of the past by not behaving like the defunct SARS in flagrantly disregarding citizens’ constitutional rights.”

  • A Good Product Attracts Buyers, Says Team Jari

    A Good Product Attracts Buyers, Says Team Jari

    By Admin

    A socio political group, Team Jari, known to be drumming support for the member representing Ogoja/Yala federal constituency, Rt. Hon. Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, and factional candidate of the People’s Democratic Party PDP, in the forth coming CNS bye election, has continued in its advocacy to change the people’s perception about its principal.

    The group has stated that a good product will naturally attract buyers. The group made this known in a release made available to The Lumine News indicates that they don’t need much energy to sell the candidacy of Rt. Hon. Agom, considering his acceptability across party lines and the entire senatorial district.

    The release reads in full “It is a known fact that people love and patronise good products no matter how expensive there are. Many go any length to get what seems good and precious to them. This ideology isn’t restricted to only commodities in the market, it can also be likened to politics.

    “Nigeria democracy has come a long way and the sustainability and dividends of the democracy is in high demand. Political position isn’t a settlement venture neither is it an entitlement. It is not exclusively reserved for any commando or conqueror. Political position is for prepared and determined minds who are ready to work selflessly for the overall good of the masses. Such politicians don’t struggle to get to any political office.

    “Talking of Cross River North Senatorial district and the progress so far in the Senate, the region has produced seemingly many politicians who are yet to live up to expectations. The region has remained underdeveloped with politicians selfishly serving their own interests instead of the overall interest of the masses that voted them.

    “For five years running, RT. Hon. Jarigbe Agom, member representing Ogoja/Yala federal Constituency, has performed incredibly, more than past and present occupants of same position and even higher positions. Rt.Hon. Jarigbe’s performance in Five years as a House of Representatives member has sold him convincingly to the masses. Both old and Young sings Jarigbe’s praises and prays for his elevation. This is due to the overwhelming impact the MP has created and is still creating.

    “The opportunity is here for the entire Cross River Northern Senatorial district to feel the impact of uncommon representation of Rt. Hon Jarigbe Agom. It is already a truism that the masses has accepted him, delegates voted massively for him at the 5th September primary and he has emerged the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party(PDP), against all odds.

    “We are not oblivious of the handiwork of some overzealous elements who are hell-bent on subjugating the overwhelming wish of the people to their selfish desires, an attempt the masses and good spirited democrats are fighting gloriously in the court of law against.

    “To us and the common man in CRN, Jarigbe remains the hope and future of the region. His impeccable performance in the House of Representatives has totally sold him such that, he doesn’t need too much preaching for people to buy him. The masses have bought Rt.Hon. Jarigbe and it remains so”.

     

  • Cross River Peace Map Project: Developing a State Peace Map together

    Cross River Peace Map Project: Developing a State Peace Map together

    By Efio-Ita Nyok

    Recently, you’d have discovered that I have been talking about conflict, violence, as well as my conflict resolution and peace building activities across the length and breadth of Cross River and the Niger Delta region especially under the aegis of Partners for Peace in the Niger Delta, P4P.

    Accordingly, because of my experiences, and as a way of contributing meaningfully to societal development through peace building/conflict resolution, I feel compelled to develop a ‘Cross River peace map’ which will reflect the history, character and interventions on any kind of conflict in Cross River.

    I’m therefore inviting you to be part and parcel of the initiative. If developed very well, it can be a reference document for security agencies and government department whose turf is security and conflict resolution.

    All I request from you is to pick on any LGA of your choice listed below, state the community, and what kind of violence is ongoing there; and if possible the extent of destruction of lives and property or any other details you can etc.
    Conflict crisis can be intra-state or inter-state.

    I’ll begin the challenge thus:
    Odukpani Vs Itu: Mbiabo-Oku Iboku century-long communal crisis over little forest reserve and portion of land harbouring oil suspectedly. Lives and property have been destroyed repeatedly.
    Biase: Erei Palm oil Settlement crisis affecting Egbor, people have been internally displaced, lives lost, property destroyed, etc…

    1. Abi
    2. Akamkpa
    3. Akpabuyo
    4. Bakassi
    5. Bekwarra
    6. Biase
    7. Boki
    8. Calabar Municipality
    9. Calabar South
    10. Etung
    11. Ikom
    12. Obanliku
    13. Obubra
    14. Obudu
    15. Odukpani
    16. Ogoja
    17. Yakurr
    18. Yala.

    Pick an LGA…

    #DiaryOfAnAfricanBlogger
    #PeaceInErei
    #LettherebePeaceinEgbor
    #ForgiveUrugbam
    #crossriverneveragain
    #crossriverpeacemap

  • Rotary Club Donates Desk To Lutheran Primary School In Calabar

    Rotary Club Donates Desk To Lutheran Primary School In Calabar

    By George Odok Jr.

    The head teacher, staff and pupils of Lutheran Primary School joy had no limit as Rotary Districts 9141 and 9142 Alumni Association in partnership with Rotary District 9141 donated 40 sets of 3 seater desks to the school whose pupils sit on the floor to receive lectures.

    Earlier this year, the Association donated computers/accessories and generating set to Correctional Center in Delta State; distribution of 1000 hand sanitizer and Covid – 19 preventive information handbills.

    Alumni associations are organized groups chartered by Rotary for people who have participated in programs such as Interact, Rotaract, RYLA, Rotary Youth Exchange, Rotary Scholarships, and Rotary Peace Fellowships. The alumni associations maintain connections between these former program participants and Rotary.

    Every year, they hold a reunion, which includes a lecture, dinner, social event and a project within one of Rotary’s seven areas of focus. They also recognize some of their members who have excelled, whether within Rotary or outside of Rotary. They move the event from city to city annually, and Rotarians are invite to join too. Most times they have about 100 people attending their reunions.

    While the pupils kept saying Thank You Rotary for picking us from Dust to Desk.

    They said: “Rotary is indeed a value-addition in the World”.

  • Obudu Local Government Chairman Proscribes National Youth Council

    Obudu Local Government Chairman Proscribes National Youth Council

    By Elijah Ugani – Calabar

    The Chairman of Obudu Local Government Council, Mr. Boniface Ewhe has proscribed the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Obudu Chapter.

    The proscription comes on the heels of a fifteen years boy accused of stealing money which led to his death by members of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Obudu Chapter.

    In a release signed by the Chairman and made available to theluminenews, investigation has commence into the ugly and barbaric situation, and all those involved would be made to face the full wrath of the law.

    The release reads in full:
    “Press Release.

    “The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYSC), Obudu Chapter is hereby proscribed. This is sequel to the unacceptable manner in which a suspected fifteen years old boy accused of stealing was beaten to death in Obudu by overzealous members of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Obudu Chapter.

    “I urge the public to remain calm, law abiding and cease to relate with any person or group of persons as NYCN, as the police commences thorough investigation into the unfortunate incident.

    “Be rest assured that all the people involved in this barbaric act will be made to face the full weight of the law.

    “Meanwhile, people with useful information are encouraged to provide same to the police to aid investigation.

    “Hon. Boniface Eraye Ewhe
    Executive Chairman
    Obudu Local Government Council”

  • Rt.Hon Jarigbe Agom Hosts Senate President, Ex-Gov, NASS Members And Others

    Rt.Hon Jarigbe Agom Hosts Senate President, Ex-Gov, NASS Members And Others

    By Admin

    The member representing, Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon Jarigbe Agom, today, hosted Nigeria’s Senate President ably represented by Sen. Abaribe as well as Former Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Liyel Imoke and Other members of the National Assembly at his Ogoja residence.

    After the burial of Late  Sen Rose Okoji Oko, The MP in his usual nature, decided to host visitors to his federal Constituency in honor of the late Amazon.

    The National Assembly members were led by Sen. Abaribe who represented the Senate President, other members in attendance include, Sen. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Sen. Gershom Bassey, Sen. Sandy Onor and Rt.Hon Etta Mbora amongst others.

    Former Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Liyel Imoke and other dignitaries were also in attendance.

  • Breaking News: CRUTECH Gets Substantive Vice Chancellor

    Breaking News: CRUTECH Gets Substantive Vice Chancellor

    By Elijah Ugani – Calabar

    The management of the Cross River State University of Technology CRUTECH has announced Prof. Austin Angbah as the substantive Vice Chancellor of the institution.

    Prof. Angba was until now the Acting Vice Chancellor of the institution, and the third VC in the series in eighteen months after the expiration of the tenure of Prof. Anthony Owan-Enoh.

    On assumption of office, Prof. Angba has exhibited a high administrative prowess in the discharged of his duties.

    The confirmation of Prof. Angba appointment as the substantive Vice Chancellor, comes on the heels the numerous calls from all spheres condemning the path government had taken to reduce the position of Vice Chancellor to acting capacity.

    Angba’s appointment is greeted with widespread jubilation as cross riverians took to Facebook to celebrate his appointment, stating that they believed in his capacity to deliver.

    Prof. Austin Angba is a lecturer, Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Wildlife Resources Management, University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State.

  • BREAKING: Okuku Ward Wins RT. Hon Jarigbe Agom’s 2020 Football Tournament.

    BREAKING: Okuku Ward Wins RT. Hon Jarigbe Agom’s 2020 Football Tournament.

    By Admin

    Okuku Ward has emerged victorious in the Rt. Hon Jarigbe Agom football tournament 2020 after defeating Nkum Irede ward by 1:0.

    The highly entertaining Football encounter between Nkum Irede Ward VS Okuku Ward ended with a lone goal scored during the 1st half of the thrilling encounter.

    The honorary Kick off for the final Match was taken by Elder Stateman, Barr. Baba Idi Yakubu on behalf of the host, Rt.Hon Jarigbe Agom, Member Representing Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency and PDP Candidate for the Cross River Northern Senatorial district 2020 Bye-election.

    Urban ward 1 defeated Yahe Ward by a lone goal to clinch third(3rd) place.

    Prices won include, N300,000- Winner, N200,000 -2nd place, N150,000- 3rd place, Other prices won are, Highest goal scorer, Ogar Solomon (Urban Ward 1) with 6 goals, Best goal Keeper, Ipuole sunday- (Okuku ward) and N30,000 for each team that participated in the tournament.

    The trophy was presented to the winners by Barr. Idi Baba Yakubu. Dignitaries in attendance include, Hon Mike Usibe, Hon Issac Okpokpo, Barr. Paul Ishabor,
    Chief Austin Edibe, Elder Clement Obok, All PDP chapter Chairmen, Mason j, amongst others.

    The Rt.Hon Jarigbe Agom Football Tournament had all 24 wards of Ogoja/Yala federal Constituency participating with each ward/team getting two pairs of complete sporting gear and other accessories courtesy of Rt.Hon Jarigbe Agom

  • #EndSARS Video Led To Fr. Armon’s Arrest – Eroh

    #EndSARS Video Led To Fr. Armon’s Arrest – Eroh

    By Elijah Ugani – Calabar

    The Director of Communication of the Catholic Diocese of Ogoja, Very Rev. Fr. Emma Eroh has stated that the arrest of Rev. Fr. Titus Armon on the 29th of October, 2020, is connected with the #EndSARS video shared from his phone by his brother.

    Fr. Eroh made this known in a release he personally signed and made available to The Lumine News

    The release reads in parts “A special delegation sent by the Bishop of Ogoja diocese headed by the Vicar General Admin, Rev. Fr. Peter Abue met with officials at the Department of State Security (DSS).

    “After intense deliberation, it was observed that Fr. Armon who was arrested yesterday and released today October 30th, 2020, was connected with an #EndSARS related video allegedly shared from his phone used by his brother who was in possession of his phone and simcard. He was however released unconditionally.

    “We thank other members of the delegation, Frs. Matthew Otuji, Joe Bebia, Victor Owan, the diocesan lawyer, Marc Ename Esq.

    “To God be the glory, my experience today is an indication of how careful we should be in sharing views and stories on social media”

    Recall that the social media has been inundated with disturbing reports initially of the kidnap of the clergyman and later that he was arrested on a mistaken identity.

    Others commentators had fingered the Governor, Sen. Prof. Ben Ayade to have masterminded his arrest, alleging that Fr. Titus Armon elder brother is a critic of the Governor.

    This clarification however, settles all accusations and counter accusations as currently brandishing the media space.