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Residents Urge Government To Rethink University Locations In Cross River To Promote Balanced Growth

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Residents of Cross River State have expressed discontent over the state government’s decision to establish two new higher institutions in the southern senatorial district, which already houses three universities. They argue that the decision is unfair and disregards the needs of other regions in the state.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Anthony Bissong Attah, a key stakeholder in the central senatorial district, criticized the governor’s approval for the establishment of the Cross River State University of Education and Entrepreneurship in Akamkpa and the Cross River State College of Agriculture and Forestry. He highlighted the concentration of tertiary institutions in the southern district, which already hosts the University of Calabar, Cross River State University, and private institution Arthur Jarvis University.

Bissong pointed out that Ikom, the fastest-growing town in the state and a commercial hub, lacks any tertiary institution, urging the government to reconsider and site the new schools in Ikom. He also suggested that local leaders from the central district, including the Secretary to the State Government and Speaker, should have advocated for a university in Ikom to ease pressure on Calabar.

Public commentators drew comparisons with Delta State, where universities and institutions are distributed across different towns, contributing to balanced development. They lamented that Cross River has an overwhelming concentration of educational institutions in Calabar, making it the only developed area in the state.

While some residents support the government’s decision due to logistical and financial reasons, others remain hopeful that the state will eventually allocate resources to properly fund existing institutions before creating new ones

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‘It Belongs To Babangida’ – Survivor Links Ex-Military Ruler To Controversial Niger Mining Site

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A survivor of the incident involving the deaths of suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State has claimed that the mining site belongs to former military Head of State, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

  • The Allegation: The survivor, Malam Babawo Tudun Nasera—whose 17-year-old brother Salim was among the deceased—stated in a video that authorities wanted the miners to halt operations, but they continued working based on instructions allegedly given by Babangida.

  • The Arrest and Detention: Nasera explained that the miners went to the site to earn a living to feed their families before NSCDC personnel arrested them and held them in custody for three days, allegedly refusing release efforts.

  • Suspicious Circumstances: Raising questions about the sudden deaths, Nasera noted that the detainees had eaten well the day before, speculating that heat exposure or some form of administered substance may have been involved.

  • Lack of Verification: It remains unverified whether Babangida personally owns the operation, holds a mining license, or owns the land, as the NSCDC maintains that the miners were operating illegally.

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Saliu Mustapha: The Game Changer Tinubu Needs in Kwara

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He brings more than a party membership card—he brings people, structure, credibility and a proven record of empowerment.

With 109,823 votes secured in 2023 and deep grassroots goodwill across Kwara Central, Senator Saliu Mustapha represents the kind of independent electoral strength President Bola Ahmed Tinubu needs within the Rainbow Coalition.

His mission is clear: Tinubu for a second term—and Saliu Mustapha for another term representing Kwara Central.

 

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TITHING WARS: Woman Demands Urgent Refund Of N1.64m Sent To Pastor Jerry Eze’s Church!

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A participant of Pastor Jerry Eze’s popular online prayer broadcast, New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD), named Sandra Okpara, has taken to social media to appeal for help in recovering a mistaken bank transfer.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a viral video detailing the incident, Sandra explained that hours after participating in the morning service, taking communion, and paying her regular offering, she attempted to fund a voucher purchase by transferring N1,640,200 to her personal Zenith Bank account. Instead, the heavy sum was erroneously sent to the church account.

Making a public appeal to anyone with contacts at Streams of Joy International, the single mother of two stressed that the funds do not belong to her and that the rightful owners have already begun demanding the money.

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