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Gov Otu Returns Nomination Form, Assures Fairness, Equity

Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has called on Cross Riverians to embrace unity and a common purpose in order to reposition the state for greater political relevance and sustainable development, declaring that collective resolve, not division, will determine the future of the state. Addressing some Cross Riverians and lawmakers in Abuja, shortly after...
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Calabar General Hospital Services Fully Restored

The Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk, has assured members of the public that full medical services have been restored at the General Hospital, Calabar, following disruptions caused by a student protest on Monday. Dr Ayuk made the declaration during back-to-back visits to the hospital on Tuesday and Wednesday, where he...
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Senate Minority Whip, Nwoye, Announces Defection From ADC

The minority Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Tony Nwoye, has announced his defection from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), citing multiple litigations in the Federal High Court as the main justification for his recent political move. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, who read Nwoye’s resignation letter during plenary...
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Borno South APC Youth Endorses Gubio For Gov, Ndume Senator

The Coalition of All Progressives Congress (APC) Borno South Youth Groups has formally endorsed Alhaji Engr. Mustapha Gubio for Governor and Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume for Borno South Senatorial District. The endorsement, according to the group, followed extensive grassroots consultations across the nine local government areas of Biu, Hawul, Askira- Uba, Chibok, Damboa, Bayo, Shani...
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Wike Defends Withholding FCT Area Councils 10% IGR

…Says Funds Targeted At Payment Of Teachers’ Salary The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday defended his decision to withhold 10 per cent of the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) meant for the six Area Councils. Wike said that since the Council Chairmen have constantly failed in their responsibility of paying teachers, he...
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Benue LG Workers Threaten Strike Over Unpaid Salaries

…over 70% members yet to be cleared or paid – NULGE The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Benue State chapter, has threatened industrial action over worsening welfare conditions, including delayed salaries, stalled promotions, and an ongoing staff screening exercise it described as “devastating.” In an open letter dated April 21, 2026, and signed...
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Yesufu Dumps ADC, Joins NDC To Contest FCT Senate Seat

Nigerian socio-political activist, Aisha Yesufu has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), where she will contest for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) senatorial seat. Yesufu on Tuesday said her decision was driven by her commitment to supporting former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, whom she described...
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