By Ada Nkong The need to accord older persons the dignity and respect they deserve has been emphasized.The Journalists Network for Ageing in Nigeria made the call in a statement to mark the 2024 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day jointly signed by the Chairman Mr Maxwell Eseigbe and the secretary Mrs Francisca Ogar. Describing the… Continue reading World Elder Abuse Day 2024: JONAN Advocates End to Elder Abuse
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2024: NSCC Moves to Develop National Dementia Care Strategic Plan
Ada Nkong The National senior citizens centre,NSCC says it is presently engaging Civil Society organizations in Brain Health, Dementia and Alzheimers Care to explore collaborations to develop the National Dementia Care Strategic Plan. This was contained in a statement to mark the World Elder Abuse Awareness day signed by Mr Omini Oden head corporate affairs of… Continue reading World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2024: NSCC Moves to Develop National Dementia Care Strategic Plan
Constitution Review: Cross River North, Central NASS Caucus Demand For Creation of Ogoja State
… Receives memorandum from committee The Cross River North and Central National Assembly Caucus have demanded for the creation of Ogoja state out of the present Cross River. The NASS caucus which is led by Sen. Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe include Central Senatorial District Senator, Eteng Jonah Williams, Hon. Peter Akpanke and Hon. Godwin Offiono others… Continue reading Constitution Review: Cross River North, Central NASS Caucus Demand For Creation of Ogoja State
Defence Minister Urges Youth Council to Join Fight Against Oil Thedt.
By Ada Nkong The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has called on the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) to support the Federal Government efforts in combating oil theft and related crimes. A statement by Mr Henshaw Ogubike , director information and public relations says receiving a delegation from NYCN, led by its President,… Continue reading Defence Minister Urges Youth Council to Join Fight Against Oil Thedt.
Democracy Day 2024: Senator Jarigbe Pledges to Protect Democratic Ideals
By Ada Nkong As Nigeria marks the 2024 democracy day, the Senator representing Cross River North, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe has restated his commitment to promoting democratic ideals. In a message to his constituents, the Senator called for commitment to a Nigeria where everyone's voice is heard See full statement below Goodwill Message by Senator… Continue reading Democracy Day 2024: Senator Jarigbe Pledges to Protect Democratic Ideals
Full Text President Tinubu’s Democracy Day Speech
By Ada Nkong TEXT OF PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU’S NATIONAL BROADCAST ON THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF UNBROKEN DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA, DEMOCRACY DAY, 12TH JUNE, 2024ABUJA My fellow Nigerians, let me begin by congratulating all of us for witnessing the celebration of another Democracy Day today,the twelfth day of June 2024. This year also marks our nation’s… Continue reading Full Text President Tinubu’s Democracy Day Speech
Minister for Sports Development Declares Support for Creation of Ogoja State
By Ada Nkong The minister for sports development Senator John Owan Enoh has declared his support for the creation of Ogoja State out of Cross River State.The minister made the declaration when he received a delegation of members of the Movement for the Actualisation of Ogoja State at his office in Abuja. The converner of… Continue reading Minister for Sports Development Declares Support for Creation of Ogoja State
UI VC INAUGURATES NIDCOM, OTHERS AS MANAGEMENT BOARD OF TETFUND CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR DIASPORA STUDIES
By Ada Nkong Prof. Kayode Adebowale, Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan has urged the newly inaugurated Board for the TETFund Centre of Excellence for Diaspora Studies in the University of Ibadan to be above board in bringing about the first in Africa Centre to fruition. A statement by Mr Abdur-Rahnan Balogun director media, public relations… Continue reading UI VC INAUGURATES NIDCOM, OTHERS AS MANAGEMENT BOARD OF TETFUND CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR DIASPORA STUDIES
Rivers Gov’s Ally, Ugochinyere to Face Probe for Staging Comittee Oversight as Solidarity Visit
By Ada Nkong The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere and other lawmakers over a recent solidarity visit to the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara. Recall that Ugochinyere had led about 50 lawmakers on a solidarity visit to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, to attend the first anniversary of the governor in… Continue reading Rivers Gov’s Ally, Ugochinyere to Face Probe for Staging Comittee Oversight as Solidarity Visit
