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As the political activities toward the next general election Knick into it full gear, what will make the difference is how politicians play into the minds of the masses to win their votes, knowing too well that the era of ballot snatching is gradually leaving the electoral space with the introduction of BVAN and the online transmission of election results from a voting point or collection center by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). As part of my community reportage, I was opportune to report the community help projects undertaken by Hon, David Ogewu which was published in the February edition of The Dialogue Magazine, where the former House of Representative member for Oju/Obi Federal Constituent in Benue state boo doze every nooks and Conner of Igede land with a laudable project even before he aspired into politics to heel the called by Igede nation to represent them at the House of Rep in 2019. Nothing speaks more to the character of this Asute politician than...

> Rt. Hon. Regina Anyogo, Member Representing the good people of Yala1 State Constituency has congratulated Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade, on his victory in the primary election held on 14th, July 2022, at Ogoja Council Secretariat, Cross River State Northern Senatorial District. Reacting to the Victory,,Hon Regina Anyogo congratulate Prof. Ben Ayade on his victory at the party primaries and hail his emergence as the senatorial Candidate Cross River North and Flagbearer of our great party, “the APC” as a sign of good prospects for the party in the forthcoming 2023 senatorial Elections. According to Rt. Hon. Regina Anyogo,Ben Ayade’s resounding victory is an affirmation of his widely-acknowledged sterling performance both as a former senator and governor. She said: “Today, All Progressives Congress members in Cross River State State rose in their large numbers to exercise their democratic rights. “They voted massively to give Governor Ben Ayade a clear mandate to co...

Citizens across divides who wish Nigeria are raising their voices against the Muslim-Muslim ticket, which Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his party, All Progressives Congress, the APC, are determined to force down the throats of Nigerians. The APC Muslim-Muslim ticket is also an affront to the Nigerian Constitution if one considers the spirit and letters of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which states… “The government of the Federation or any of its agencies and the conduct of its affairs shall be carried out in such a manner as to reflect the federal character of Nigeria and the need to promote national unity and also to command national loyalty, thereby ensuring that there shall be no predominance of persons …” The ticket is therefore all-around in bad taste and bound to fail unless the party has perfected ways and means of circumventing the will of Nigerian electorates in the 2023 polls. With the new electoral act, which prescribes electronic accreditation and transfer of results, rigg...

The Itakpe Community Development Association (ICODA) of Yala local government areas of Cross river state has called on the the Cross River State governor,Professor Ben Ayade and the Federal ministry of works to weigh into the Federal government bridge contact that connects the community to it's Benue state neighbor awarded since 2007 by the federal ministry of works in Abuja and has been abandoned to be completed for the community. The president of the community ICODA Mr. Patrick Odey make this called on Sunday in Masaka Karu local government areas of Nassawa state venue of this year annual conference of the community that brings together all sons and daughters of Itakpa community across the country. According to the President, Itakpa community lack basic amenities like, school, water and health center so the purpose of this annual conference is to bring our people together to see what the community can do for themselves without really waiting for the government Mr Odey lame...

The approaching 2023 Presidential Election promises to be like none other in the nation’s annals. And the die is already cast as the pretenders and contenders have been already defined. It is a three-horse race, with Rabiu Kwankwaso already discounting himself as a possible winner if he does not pair up with Peter Obi as his running mate. It is therefore a three-horse race. The remaining 15 political parties are just vying for honours and personal records. Barring any strange odds, the race is between Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate Atiku Abubakar and his running mate Ifeanyi Okowa, All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate Ahmed Bola Tinubu and his yet-to-be-determined running mate; and the Labour Party and its candidate Peter Obi together with his yet to be determined running. The three are truly worthy opponents and barring all odds, one of them will become president Buhari’s successor. One thing the three front-line runners have in common is their cos...

The Minister of FCT has directed that all gardens and Recreation centres within the Federal Capital area are to shot down operation of their business premises by 7pm . This directive are to be compliance by all the operators of such businesses as from 5th of July 2022 was message in news release, by the senior assistance of the FCT on Task Force on Environmental matters Mr. ikaro Atta. This directives finally added the Nigerian capital on the list of the sharia laws state in the country.

Fourth of July: Witnesses speak of their terror after at least six killed and 30 injured at public event in Highland Park Edward Helmore, Gabrielle Canon and agencies A person of interest in the mass killing that targeted a Fourth of July parade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park has been taken into custody, the Highland Park police chief said on Monday evening. More than 100 law enforcement officers had scoured the suburb and surrounding areas after at least six people were killed when a lone gunman rained down bullets on the town’s independence celebrations on Monday morning. Thirty people were injured in the attack, with ages ranging from eight to 85, said Dr Brigham Temple, medical director of emergency preparedness at NorthShore University health center where 26 of the injured were treated. At least four of the injured are believed to be children. On Monday afternoon, the police chief, Lou Jogmen, identified 22-year-old Robert E Crimo III as a person of interest in the sho...

The Calabar port served as an important focus of trade with the outside world for the Eastern States and a natural harbour for the Northern States of Nigeria right from the pre-colonial and colonial times. The Port was privately administered and operated by various shipping companies until December 1969 when the Federal Government took over the inadequate Calabar Port facilities from the erstwhile operators and vested it on the Nigerian Ports Authority. The development, modernization and expansion of the Calabar port was embarked upon under the 3rd National Development Plan of 1975–1980 in order to upgrade the port facility to cope with the ever increasing demand of our economy. The new port complex was commissioned on 9th June, 1979 and lies 45 nautical miles (about 83km) upstream from Fairway Buoy. Today, Calabar Port Complex comprises the following: the Old Port, the New Port and the Dockyard; and has jurisdiction over Crude Oil Terminals at Antan, Odudu, Yoho, QuaIboe; and o...

RT Hon. Regina Anyogo representing the good people of Yala 1 state constituency has sent a facilitation message to the people of her constituent while praising God for the peace and tranquility experienced among her people as she welcomed them to the new month of July. In a message posted on her face book page and signed by herself read, “It is a great opportunity from the decision of the Almighty God that allow us all to witness the beginning of June and see the end of it and even given us the privilege of witness the light of another beautiful month. May this new month of July bring many opportunities your way, To explore every joy of life and turning all your dreams into reality and all your efforts into great achievements.Wishing you a fabulous MONTH with full of great achievements and experiences. According to the Honorable,A meaningful chapter waiting to be written HAPPY NEW MONTH! She urged the people to remember, that happiness keeps you sweet, Trials make you strong...

Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom had lampooned the People's Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar over his inability to go and reconcile with Governor Nyeson Wike of Rivers State who he said on a live Television that he (Wike) was instrumental in his return to PDP as such he is his mentor. Ortom equally disclosed that he is in a "hibernation" mood and not sure about working for the PDP candidate until the Holy Spirit direct him otherwise. This is seen as a very dangerous step in his quest to get back at Atiku who is a traditional title holder in Tiv land. In the latest twist of events, Governor Ortom is alleged to be muscled out of his cabinet people who are working for the PDP presidential candidate and also who have a close affinity with the National Chairman of the party Dr Iyorchia Ayu. Our source gathered that, in an alleged meeting held by Governor Ortom and the PDP secretary Joseph Nyam in Government House Makurdi, the governor was in...