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Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong Sponsors Eze Igbo Youths Football Fiesta in Calabar.

In Continuation of his grassroots sports development, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong of Cross River South Senatorial District on Saturday flagged off the 2023 Eze Igbo Youths Football Competition in Cross River State at Holy Trinity Church Field Calabar. Declaring the Competition open, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong represented by Charles Ekanem kicked off the tournament in a match involving Bedwell United FC vs Highway FC. Senator Ekpenyong congratulated all eight teams stressing that sports especially foo

Sports Minister Postulates Growth of eSports in Nigeria Will Not be Overlooked

The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has stated that Nigeria is enthusiastic about the potentials of eSports, also known as electronic sports or gaming sports. The Minister made the assertion during a meeting with organized Nigerian eSports proponents, led by Mr. Clinton Agbor Ayuk, at his office in Abuja. Senator Enoh expressed his faith in the promising future for the growth and advancement of eSports. He added that, sports as a sector provides Nigerian youths

FIRST 100 DAYS: SENATOR JARIGBE MAINTAINS TEMPO IN CROSS RIVER NORTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT

It is one hundred days today, since Sen Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, DSSRS, took an oath of office as the Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District in Nigeria’s 10th National Assembly. Without doubt, the distinguished Senator is arguably the most outstanding lawmaker and politician in Cross River State today. Senator Jarigbe made history during the February 25th general elections by becoming the first candidate to defeat an incumbent State Governor of Cross River State in a Senatorial

SENATOR NWEBONYI CELEBRATES IZHI NEW YAM FESTIVAL WITH SEVERAL GROUPS.

SENATOR NWEBONYI CELEBRATES IZHI NEW YAM FESTIVAL WITH SEVERAL GROUPS. In the spirit of new yam festival celebration 'Ojiji Izhi', yesterday,10th August,2023 was a beehive of activities as the Distinguished Senator representing Ebonyi North Senatorial District, Senator Barrister Onyekachi Peter Nwebonyi, played host to several groups that thronged his Isophumini Mbeke Ishieke country home, to welcome the Senator and celebrate the 'Ojiji Izhi' festival with him. First in the groups was the Political class and Stakeholders of Mbeke Ward. Speaking in the heart-to-heart discussion with the Senator, the Former Commissioner for Solid Minerals, Chief Chris Uchaji, who spoke on behalf of the stakeholders told the Senator that,they came to welcome and merry with him in the spirit of the 'Ojiji' Festival, expressing joy over his reverberating voice and excellent performance in the floor of the Senate, Chief Uchaji reassured the stakeholders' resolved commitment to supporting him in eve

In Loving Memory of Senator Annie Okonkwo

By Edward T. Dibiana and Uche Nworah, Ph.D Many Nigerians may seemingly be familiar with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), a federal government agency that oversees the multidimensional engagements of Nigerians in the Diaspora, with the objective to protect their interest and also harness their potentials to ensure meaningful contributions to the development of the nation. But what they may not likely know is that the initiative that birthed this increasingly impactful commission, h

Senator Annie Okonkwo, a Humanist Par Excellence

Written By Sen . Uche Ekwunife , Ph.D , CON Recounting the lives and times of late Senator Annie Okonkwo (Agunaechemba Idemili/Okaka Ojoto), is a journey paved in service to humanity. A life that touched everyone that ever came across him in his lifetime. It seemed that late Senator Annie Okonkwo was just created by God to inspire and serve mankind. And he did it with grace and smile on his face always. Born into the humble family of Mr and Mrs Okonkwo of Ojoto, Idemmili South Local Government o

Senate confirms appointment of Chief of Defence Staff, Service Chiefs

Seeing visitors off from the Chamber after Screening, very embarrassing, Senator Ndume By Henry Umoru

An Enchanting Evening With Senator Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah

By Uche Nworah , Ph.D It was an evening of conviviality and cheery-hearted conversations about life, politics, economy, family and Anambra as the Senator representing Anambra South, Senator Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah hosted myself, Sir Willie Nwokoye, Francis Okoye and a few others at his Abuja home on Saturday night. Senator Ubah and I had flown on the same Air Peace flight to Anambra a little over a week ago; and as we touched down in Anambra, we had a light banter. I praised him for his courage

APC NATIONAL CHAIRMAN,IMO STATE GOVERNOR, EBONYI NORTH SENATOR, OTHERS PAYS SALLAH HOMAGE TO PRESIDE

APC NATIONAL CHAIRMAN, IMO STATE GOVERNOR, EBONYI NORTH SENATOR, OTHERS PAY SALLAH HOMAGE TO PRESIDENT TINUBU: SENATOR NWEBONYI RECEIVES COMMENDATION Today,the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) of Nigeria, Senator Abdullahi Adamu lead some party critical stakeholders, alongside the Governor of Imo State,Senator Hope Uzodima and the Senator,representing Ebonyi North Senatorial District, Chief Barrister Peter Onyekachi Nwebonyi to pay Sallah homage to His Excellency Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President and Commander-in- Chief of the Armed Forces,Federal Republic of Nigeria at his Lagos residence. Immediately after meeting in a closed door with President Tinubu, the National Chairman of our great Party,the All Progressive Congress of Nigeria took his time to pour encomiums to the Youngest Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,Senator Barrister Peter Onyekachi Nwebonyi. Abdullahi Adamu in a separate discussion with Governor Hope Uzodima stated that, th