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C’River warns against a public protest on August 1, as Agba Jalingo calls out residents

Eyo Charles
July 23, 2024
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The Cross River State government has cautioned against joining others in the planned public protest all over the country on August 1, 2024. The government called on the public to boycott the protest after expressing regret over the difficult economic times they were going through. Erasmus Ekpang, the state commissioner for information, said in a […]

Entertainment

According to Brain Jotter, the viral ‘Gwo Gwo Ngwo’ dance challenge did not made any profits

Comfort S
July 23, 2024
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Nigerian comedian and skitmaker Chukwuebuka Amuzie, also known as Brain Jotter, recently discussed the concerns surrounding the use of Mike Ejeagha’s 1983 hit “Onye Ori Utaba” in his viral dance challenge. “For those of you who believe that we have taken advantage of him or that we are earning money off of this whole situation, […]

Business

US fintech Mercury Bank closes Nigeria bank accounts

Comfort S
July 23, 2024
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Mercury, an American financial technology company, has recently revealed its decision to close the accounts of businesses located in various countries, including Nigeria. This change will take effect on August 22, 2024. The decision is a result of the company’s recent update to the eligibility criteria for opening accounts. Mercury has decided to discontinue its […]

Sports

Tobi Amusan will represent Nigeria at the Paris 2024 Olympics

Comfort S
July 23, 2024
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Tobi Amusan, a world record holder, has been chosen to represent the country as the flagbearer during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Amusan is the first track and field athlete from Nigeria in 20 years to receive this award, making it a historic moment for the sport. A recent tweet by […]

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Cross River State Remains an Oasis of Safety for Business and Leisure

Salem Edosomwan
July 23, 2024
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By Nsa Gill There is a saying that states that if you allow a lie to fester against you without correcting it, you run the risk of losing your dignity. A middle-aged man, posing as an activist and impersonating a journalist, recently made a false statement about Cross River State, asserting that Calabar, the state […]

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Tinubu to Address the World Rubber Summit at Aso Rock

Eyo Charles
July 22, 2024
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria will address the convergence of key international players and investors in agriculture’s natural rubber subsector. The banquet hall of Aso Rock Villa Abuja will host the 2-day global event from July 31st to August 1st, 2024. Some of the dignitaries billed to speak at the global rubber summit include […]

Politics Uncategorized

Part-time legislative measures to better Nigeria and economy

Emenike Chiamaka
July 21, 2024
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Over the years, the issue of part -time legislative measures to better Nigeria and her economy have gathered momentum. Several debates and discussions have surfaced online about this issue. The former governor of Abia state from 1999 to 2007 and the Chairman, Senate Committee on Privatisation, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, aired his thought on part […]

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Lagos will start charging people who park their cars outside of mosques and churches

Comfort S
July 21, 2024
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The Lagos State government has announced the commencement of its on-street parking initiative, in October. The programme will implement hourly fees for vehicles that are located on designated streets. Head of Operations Ayokunle Akinrimisi signed a notice from the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) on July 19 that was addressed to the chairman of the […]

In just one year, C’River has earned 90 laurels in sports activities, according to sports commissioner Atsu

Eyo Charles
July 20, 2024
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The Commissioner for Sports in Cross River State, Mrs. Agnes Atsu, has disclosed that since the advent of Governor Bassey Otu’s administration, the state has won at least 90 different prizes in international sporting activities. In an interview, Atsu said such feats had not been experienced in many years, adding that the story of sports […]

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How can Nigerians get a visa for S’Africa in seven days

Comfort S
July 20, 2024
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The Consul-General of South Africa to Nigeria, Prof. Bobby Moroe, has said Nigerians wishing to visit the country will now get their visas within seven days against the initial six-month period of processing. He told reporters this at the July Breakfast Meeting in Lagos, which was hosted by South Africa Airways and had the theme […]