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PRESS STATEMENT- GOVERNOR OTU HAS NOT AWARDED ANY N5B RENOVATION CONTRACT

*OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER,* *MINISTRY OF INFORMATION* *HEADQUARTERS, CALABAR.* The attention of the Cross River State Government has been drawn to the unfounded news in some sections of the social media to the effect that the State Governor, His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu has awarded contract for the renovation of the Governor's Office Complex for N5 billion. The report is untrue, mischievous and has no iota of professionalism to it. It is rather calculated to confuse and misin

Not a love story

In a world where differences bloom, Among the rest, you brightly loom. Adored by many, cherished and true, Qualities rare, a radiant view. My heart whispers, "I like you so," Feelings pure, a gentle flow. Content with what we share today, Certainty blooms, won't fade away. I'll treasure these feelings, ever so dear, Hoping fate binds us, drawing near. In the chapters unwritten, destiny's decree, Let's continue our tale, not a love story, but free. By Ms. Victoria Ivy Lastimado

10 interesting facts most people do not know

Fact: Honey never spoils and can be preserved for thousands of years. Fact: The shortest war in history was between Britain and Zanzibar, lasting only 38 minutes. Fact: The Hawaiian alphabet only has 12 letters. Fact: The world's smallest mammal is the bumblebee bat, which weighs less than a penny. Fact: Cows have best friends and can become stressed when separated from them. Fact: The dot above the lowercase "i" and "j" is called a tittle. Fact: The Titanic had a swimming pool onboard. Fact: Th

Law is blind but Judge should not be blind

In a society where the judges become blind along with the law, there is darkness in the society. The oppressor rules and the oppressed class is left behind in the mill of oppression. Therefore, the judge should not be blind.

Life is not a minor matter

Shukdeb Mazumder Amongst few friends new I am one who strongly love you. Do you know, tell please, how the love is? Don't you know? Like the Niagara Falls or the cyclonic flow! The tone of the deep morning sun, can be similar to that, the white glow of full moon, possibly, will not fall flat. A flower for you I have is not in my hand or heart, actually the heart itself is a flower to be plucked by myself amiably. Choosing a best friend or a life partner is a tough and important task in life, to

Not super hero

In capes of ordinary guise, No super strength, nor soaring skies. Just an everyday heart that beats, Facing life's challenges on its feet. No powers grand, no cape that flows, Yet within, a strength that glows. I'm not a hero of comic lore, But in life's battles, I'll explore. With flaws and fears that I embrace, I'll stand my ground, find my place. No superhuman feats to show, Just determination that continues to grow.

The greatest problem of Nigeria is not even the politicians but her followers -Comr. C.C Emereonwu

....insist that he has never in his entire political journey as a youth supported a failure or corrupt politician to corridor of power Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria - Comr. C.C. Emereonwu; an advocate for good governance and the Convener of Concerned Nigerian Youth Forum (CNYF) while addressing the forum after her 10th extraordinary general meeting covered by a senior correspondent of New Media Insider at Awka yesterday revealed before his fellow concerned Nigerian youths that the greatest proble

Spread Good, Not Evil: Cultivating Positive Influence

I n a world often saturated with negativity, the mantra "Spread Good, Not Evil" resonates deeply. This blog post serves as your guide to fostering a ripple effect of positivity within your sphere of influence. Understanding the "Evil" We Need to Counteract Before discussing "good," it's crucial to identify the "evil" we aim to combat. This evil isn't always about grand, malevolent acts; it manifests in everyday negativity: gossip, pessimism, bullying, bias, and isolation. These seemingly small a

Do not argue through text messages

Texting can be a great way to keep in touch. It is such a common way of communicating that it's easy to forget that it has some very serious limitations when it comes to conveying the finer points of human interaction. Texting is not a good medium for resolving conflict. Text messages lack tone of voice, facial expressions, and inflection. This leaves the reader to interpret what you've said in their own way and therefore, the meaning of your words can get lost. You could be being sarcastic, but without the inflection in your voice, they may not get that. You could be being direct, but without facial expressions and tone of voice, they might feel you are being rude. For example, if I you text your partner "OK," they might think you are annoyed or uninterested because it sounds short or abrupt. In reality, you might just be saying "OK" to confirm that you understand or you are agreeing to what they said. Another example, say you've had an argument with your boyfriend/girlfriend and

Not all that glitters is gold

Once upon a time in a small village nestled between lush green fields, there lived a young farmer named Jack. Jack was known for his hard work and dedication to his crops. One day, while tending to his fields, Jack stumbled upon a small, sparkling object buried in the dirt. It was a golden coin, shining in the sunlight. Excitement filled Jack's heart as he held the coin in his hands. News of Jack's discovery spread quickly throughout the village, and soon, everyone wanted to know where he had fo

TEACHER FLOGGED JSS2 TO DEAD FOR NOT DOING HOMEWORK. By Exponent Magazine News. 25-5-2022

JSS 2 STUDENT DIES AFTER BEING FLOGGED BY HIS TEACHER OVER HOMEWORK A 12-year-old JSS 2 student of Simple Faith Schools, Agbara, Lagos State, named, Emmanuel Amidu, has been confirmed dead after he was allegedly flogged by one of his teachers simply identified as Steven. According to the victim’s father, Akinola Amidu, the deceased student and some of his classmates were flogged by their Mathematics teacher for not completing their assignment on Thursday, May 12, 2022. He said his son started vo

I am not made of steel

I am not made of steel I am not made of steal Yet I am always the weak link Like the gold-plated jewelry You drape around your neck So gracefully I break I am like clay Your words shape me Painfully Your actions cut into me Like harsh hands Only meant to break me Maybe I am not good enough Maybe you think of me as cheap stock Because You rip me apart Out of frustration Not being able to mould me into what you want You break me Again And again And again Or maybe I am just scraps Something used Bu

YOUR COLLEAGUES ARE NOT YOUR FRIENDS

HR managers tell us that their company has a friendly environment, and that teamwork and honesty are appreciated. So you get the impression that everyone is your best friend. Don't believe it. We all tend to compete with each other, and it would be just naive to pretend otherwise. There's nothing wrong with that. Just don't treat your coworkers like friends, don't expect too much from them. People actually work to get money for their job. It would be a mistake to think that they can sacrifice their salary for the sake of friendship. Base your relationship on a different model. Be friendly, have fun with your colleagues, but above all remain professional.

NOT KARMA, BUT I

I'm sorry if I sometimes seem touchy, I'm just really protective of my child. You see, I had her early and since then it's just been the two of us. I was 15 when I got pregnant. The usual teenage pregnancy story, girl meets boy, boy dazzles girl, next thing I knew, I was 15 and pregnant. I lived with my mother who also had me early. You'd think she'd protect me, tell me everything was going to be alright. Wrong! She threw me out of the house. I would have died. I had no skills to speak of, no mo

Bitcoin Is Not for You if You Suffer From One of These 4 Problems

Bitcoin is a major paradigm shift. In my eyes, it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that everyone should study properly so as not to have eternal regrets in the future. To study Bitcoin properly is to go beyond the preconceived notions and fallacious arguments put forward by the powerful people at the head of the current system to prevent you from discovering the ugly truth.

Information Technology shares edge higher

Information Technology stocks were trading in green, with the S&P BSE IT Sector index rising 478.99 points or 1.77% at 27601.89 at 09:47 IST. Among the components of the S&P BSE IT Sector index, Quick Heal Technologies Ltd (up 16.84%), Xchanging Solutions Ltd (up 7.31%),Brightcom Group Ltd (up 4.98%),Happiest Minds Technologies Ltd (up 4.88%),Nazara Technologies Ltd (up 4.31%), were the top gainers. Among the other gainers were Tanla Platforms Ltd (up 4.06%), Affle India Ltd (up 3.09%), Xelpmoc Design and Tech Ltd (up 3.07%), Expleo Solutions Ltd (up 3.06%), and Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd (up 2.51%). On the other hand, NIIT Ltd (down 7.12%), Aurum Proptech Ltd (down 1.92%), and Matrimony.com Ltd (down 1.03%) moved lowerAt 09:47 IST, the S&P BSE Sensex was up 404.38 or 0.75% at 54165.16. The Nifty 50 index was up 120.3 points or 0.75% at 16169.5. The S&P BSE Small-Cap index was up 309.62 points or 1.2% at 26089.18. The S&P BSE 150 Midcap Index index was up 83.56 points or 1.04% a

If not

If not for you Who was on our side. When men came against us, When the world seemed to have turned their back on us, When there was no hope. But thanks be to God who was and is not just with us but in us,"Christ in me the hope of glory. Collosians 1:27 But thanks be to God who has overcome the world and has given us victory," 1 John 4:4 You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. 1 John 5:4 for everyone born

Why am I not good enough?

It generally talks on how due to societal standards, the writer is envisioned to not be good enough for the society she lives in. She gives the illustration to this by identifying different aspect of herself that is not good enough. The writer sums it up with the understanding that she is indeed not supposed to be perfect because she can never be but through Christ she is Enough and made perfect through Him.

1. "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost: The poem presents a speaker who comes across a fork in the

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same, And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black. Oh, I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way lea

I am living your so called life

You made my life a living hell