President Muhammadu Buhari has commissioned ‘OPERATION SWIFT RESPONSE’ as a border drill exercise to checkmate the illegal activities of smugglers across our borders.

The border drill has been hugely successful and has led to the interception and seizure of large quantities of foods, materials, minerals and petroleum resources illegally trafficked across our borders. The President commends the security agencies for a job well done.

He, however, finds it disheartening to learn that 295 smuggled petroleum tankers were released without due authorization on 17th December, 2019 by some security officials charged with the responsibility of protecting our borders.

Sequel to this act, the National Security Adviser (NSA) was directed to set up a Board of Inquiry to investigate the crime, and it was recommended to the President that all officials (civilian or security operatives) found to have connived to undermine government’s efforts should be withdrawn from the border drill and severely sanctioned by their respective organizations.

The President has accepted the recommendations and directed the immediate withdrawal and replacement of all those found culpable. He has also directed that their respective organizations should melt immediate appropriate disciplinary actions to them.

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday, commissioned ‘OPERATION SWIFT RESPONSE’ as a border drill exercise to checkmate the illegal activities of smugglers across our borders.

His spokesman, Femi Adesina, in a statement, explained that this is part of the Federal Government’s effort to ensure food security and improve local production of goods at competitive prices,

The presidency said the border drill has been hugely successful and has led to the interception and seizure of large quantities of foods, materials, minerals and petroleum resources illegally trafficked across our borders.

“The President commends the security agencies for a job well done. He, however, finds it disheartening to learn that 295 smuggled petroleum tankers were released without due authorization on 17th December, 2019 by some security officials charged with the responsibility of protecting our borders.

“Sequel to this act, the National Security Adviser (NSA) was directed to set up a Board of Inquiry to investigate the crime, and it was recommended to the President that all officials (civilian or security operatives) found to have connived to undermine government’s efforts should be withdrawn from the border drill and severely sanctioned by their respective organizations.

“The President has accepted the recommendations and directed the immediate withdrawal and replacement of all those found culpable. He has also directed that their respective organizations should mete immediate appropriate disciplinary actions to them”, the statement added.

...The DSS has now said that it received official letter of instruction from the Presidency dated July 5, 2019 upon which it acted to arrest Okolie.

The Department of State Services has said that the unlawful arrest and detention of a young Nigerian businessman based in Asaba, Delta State, Anthony Okolie, was ordered by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Okolie was arrested at Asaba and later  transferred to the DSS Headquarters in Abuja where he was unlawfully detained for at least 10 weeks for purchasing and using an MTN mobile telephone line previously used but abandoned by Hanan, President Buhari's daughter.

Okolie, through his lawyer, has since sued the DSS, Hanan and MTN for the breach of his fundamental human rights.  See Also Politics DSS Detains Man Unlawfully For 10 Weeks After Purchasing MTN SIM Card Previously Used By President Buhari's Daughter

He had earlier revealed that DSS officials informed him that Hanan ordered his arrest and that she was contacted three times to back up her claims but failed to show up, prompting the secret police to release the young businessman.

But in twist of events, the DSS has now said that it received official letter of instruction from the Presidency dated July 5, 2019 upon which it acted to arrest Okolie.

In an affidavit deposed to at the Federal High Court, Asaba, where the case is being heard, the DSS said Okolie's purchase and use of the MTN mobile telephone line formerly belonging to Hanan, was a "classified national security issue" upon which basis the security outfit had no option than to arrest Okolie.

Reacting to the latest development, Okolie's lawyer, Tope Akinyode, National President of Revolutionary Lawyer's Forum, said, "The Nigerian constitution made no provision of any kind for first family and the involvement of the Presidency in the matter was a disgraceful deployment of state apparatus for personal gains."

Meanwhile telecommunications company, MTN, has argued that it did not transfer absolute right of ownership of the SIM card to Okolie because it was a national asset, which cannot be personalised.

The matter is scheduled to come up on March 3 before Justice Nnamdi Dimgba for hearing.

This is to inform the general public that the story on threats to spread Coronavirus purportedly credited to AIT Facebook account is indeed FAKE NEWS.

We disown and dissociate our organisation in its entirety from the misleading and fake report.

As an organisation, we have reported this rather unfortunate development to Facebook for the necessary and appropriate action.

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The Student's Union Government SUG, University of Calabar chapter, last night presented award of honor to the PDP Candidate for Yala Local Government Chairmanship, Barr. (Hon.) Fabian O Ogbeche,who is also an alumnus of the prestigious University. Barr. Fabian was ably represented by Dr. Mike Odey.

The Union deemed it fit to present the prestigious award of recognition to Barr. Fabian for his outstanding, immeasurable and invaluable contributions to youth development and the growth of education at large.

Barr. Fabian who is an alumnus of University of Calabar haven gone through rigorous and thorough academic process in the Faculty of law, contributed and still contributing laudably to the growth of students, the union and the school at large, was noticed and recognized for his selfless deeds- indeed reward for hard work may linger to materialize but it must surely materialize.

The recipient, Barr. Fabian is the PDP Candidate for Yala LGA Chairmanship position for the March council poll in Cross River State. He has paid his dues and it is his time to enjoy the dividend of his labor even as he continue the good work in Yala LGA and the society at large.

Receiving the award, Barr. Fabian ably represented by Dr. Mike Odey, thanked the Union's leadership and entire students across various institution in the country for keeping the flag of unionism flying. He appreciated the UNICAL SUG for their laudable achievements thus far, promised continuous collaboration even as he takes over Yala Chairmanship position, God's willing.

Barr. Fabian advised students to see every opportunity as an avenue to impact lives. He particularly, advised them to see their education as the primary reason why they are in school while other activities should be secondary.

In conclusion, Barr. Fabian dedicated his award to his family, Cross River State students, Yala Local Government Students, and Youth across the 36 states of Nigeria including FCT.

Congratulations Sir.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused and assaulted President Muhammadu Buhari over the primary instance of Coronavirus in Nigeria.

Nigeria affirms its record instance of the infection in Lagos after an Italian visited the nation on Thursday, February 27, 2020.

The resistance has, nonetheless, accused the case for President Buhari saying, his organization didn’t find a way to shield the nation against the infection.

In an announcement on Friday, February 28, 2020, PDP representative, Kola Ologbodiyan stated, the APC organization has neglected to satisfy its duties, adding that its inability to make fundamental strides drove the nation to the present circumstance.

The gathering additionally approached Buhari to move to one side saying his organization is an incident to Nigeria.

The announcement peruses,

“The PDP noticed that a responsive and proactive government would have prepared viable reconnaissance and screening marks to avert the threat,

especially at our entrance focuses, however the bumbling, unfeeling and uninterested Buhari organization, was progressively intrigued by purposeful publicity and pointless showboating with bogus execution claims.

“The PDP said Nigerians ought to legitimately consider the Buhari Presidency capable should any national cataclysm emerged from COVID-19 notwithstanding the financial and security challenges its carelessness had caused our country.

“Because of the carelessness and inadequacy of the Buhari organization, Nigerians can never again move unreservedly over their nation inspired by a paranoid fear of agitators, criminals, hijackers and now coronavirus.

“In reality, the Buhari government is an immense hardship to our country. This most recent initiative disappointment further approves broad calls for it to move to one side for progressively able hands to deal with the issues of our nation.”

The primary resistance additionally assaulted the legislature for not emptying its residents in Wuhan, where the infection began from in China.

THE  EXECUTIVE OF CROSS RIVER STATE NIGERIAN UNION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES VISITS COMMISSIONER FOR MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS - HON. STELLA OREME ODEY IN HER OFFICE.


      The Cross River State NULGE has paid a courtesy visit to the Hon.commissioner Mrs Stella Oreme Odey in her office. The meeting which was led by their state chairman Comrade Godwin Ayendi was to congratulate the commissioner for her well deserved appointment. According to the Comrade, the commissioner who was one time staff of the local government was diligent in her services to the Council from where she was called into politics and today with hard work she has risen to the position of a two time commissioner in the state. He said they are comfortable with her appointment as she is part of the local government system.

The Honorable Commissioner for local government Affairs, Hon Stella Oreme Odey addressing NULGE

The state chairman used the opportunity to ask her to ensure the implementation of the minimum wage that has just been approved by His Excellency, Sir Professor Ben Ayade as well as payment of promotion arrears of the local government staff which has been an issue with the past commissioners in the ministry. The Comrade pledge the Union's support to the Ayade's administration.

In her response, The Hon.Commissioner thanked the Union for their visit. Hon. Odey confirmed her membership of NULGE and said the local government is her immediate constituency. The commissioner expressed His Excellency, Gov. Ben Ayade's passion for local government staff and said that is the reason why he ensures prompt payment of their monthly  salaries which is a pointer to the premium His Excellency placed on their welfare.

 On the issues raised on the implementation of minimum wage and payments of promotion arrears, Honourable Mrs Stella Odey assured the Union that His Excellency is a man of his words that will do the needful despite the lean resources that accrue to the state from the federation account. She said in response to the Governor's magnanimity, the Union should ensure that staff are not truant in their duty post as there is reward for hard work.


    She also solicited support from members  of NULGE to the Ayendi's leadership of the Union as he is discussing some welfare packages with her for them. The Honourable Commissioner thanked NULGE for their political support, promised the Ayade led government will not fail.

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King Paul Akpan Udoh, Italian-Nigerian player, has become the first footballer to be infected with coronavirus .

King Paul currently plies his trade with Pianese, an Italian Serie C side.

The Pianese forward was diagnosed of the disease on February 27, and he has been quarantined.

The 22-year-old started his career with Reggiana before moving to Juventus in 2011 where he was loaned back for a year.

After progressing through the youth ranks of Juventus, Udoh secured a loan move to Virtus Lanciano, a Serie B side in 2016 with an option to buy at the end of the season.

Failing to impress, he was returned to Juve, and then loaned to Lega Pro side Pontedera later the same year.

He had a loan stint with Pontedera, Fernana, Fano and Viareggio before joining Pianese on July 14, 2019.

Coronavirus has spread from China to countries in Europe, the Middle East, the Americas and Africa.

Italy is the country in Europe with the highest number of reported cases. Some Italian Serie A matches were postponed last weekend as a preventive measure against the spread of the virus.

On Friday, the Lagos state government and the federal ministry of health confirmed the
first case of coronavirus in Nigeria The index patient is an Italian who arrived in the country on February 25.

The USAID are five-year funded feed the future contract entitled the "Nigeria Agribusiness investment Activity" being implemented by cultivating NEW frontier for Agriculture (CNFA), an international agricultural development organization that specializes in the design and implementation of sustainable, enterprises-based agricultural initiatives. The activity is designed to straighten the enabling environment for agribusiness financial and investment.

USAID focuses on creating an enabling environment for agriculture by working on four interested components
1. improving the enabling environment for agricultural sector growth;
2 . Broadening access to finance by mitigating the credit risks of agribusiness;
3 . Promoting and facilitating investment opportunities for agribusiness to expand scale up operations; and
4 . Sustainably enhancing the performance of agribusiness micro, small and medium size enterprises (MSMEs).

Top Government appointees and business mogul were in attendance.

It is a great opportunity for everybody from Cross river to key-into this opportunity at our door step.

Commissioner for Health Dr Betta Edu

CROSS RIVER STATE MINISTRY OF HEALTH PRESS STATEMENT ON THE COVID-19 (NOVEL CORONA VIRUS)*.

Following the declaration of the Corona virus as a Public Health Emergency of International concern by World Health Organization, there is need to enlighten the public on immediate protective measures.

 First,  We sincerely thank the Governor of Cross River State Sen. Ben Ayade for the proactive great drive towards the improvement of health care in Cross River State. As you have noticed all ports of entry in the State has been man by health officers screening everyone entering and leaving the State.

We are glad to inform the public that no case of the COVID-19 has been identified in Cross River State Nigeria.

Everyone should be rest assured that:
• Cross River State is ramping up its level of preparedness.
• There is ongoing collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health, NCDC, Federal Ports Authority, UCTH, CRSPHCDA and other line MDAs as well as partners; WHO, UNHCR on Screening and Surveillance.
• There is ongoing sensitization for citizens on precautionary measures against contagious infections.
• Strict monitoring of visitors and temporal residents arriving from countries where the Virus has been reported.

The novel Corona virus (COVID-19) which is currently rampaging China and has been reported in 29 other countries of the world including the United States of America, has caused no fewer than 81000 infected cases.

The said Corona viruses (COVID-19) are a large family of viruses that cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).  They are a new strain that have not been previously identified in humans but are primarily infections of animals that can be transmitted to humans.  Diagnosis for it can be made in Nigeria. No vaccine yet.


Common signs and symptoms of the infection include fever, cough, shortness of breath, difficulty in breathing and in more severe cases, the infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death.

The following is worthy of note about the virus:

• Hand washing saves lives
• Utensils should be regularly sterilized /disinfected or boiled in 100’C water to totally eliminate all viruses.
• Eat cooked foods; raw foods should be avoided for the time being.

• New corona virus (COVID-19) is easily eradicated by medical grade alcohol.
• 75% alcohol or Chlorine disinfectant can effectively eliminate the corona virus (COVID-19).

The spread of this infection can be prevented by;

Proper hand washing with soap and water and use of hand sanitizers.
You are encouraged to wash your hands after sneezing or coughing, when caring for the sick, before ,during and after you prepare food, before eating, after toilet use, when hands are dirty, after handling animals or animal waste.
Cover nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing
Avoid anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms

People are encouraged to carry disinfectants with high content of alcohol in their bags to regularly disinfect their hands especially while outdoors. Avoid unnecessary contact with animals.

If someone develops flu-like symptoms he/she should be taken to a to the nearest health facility immediately.

The Cross River State Disease outbreak response team in collaboration with the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital is also currently working on building urgent capacity to identify the virus in their health facilities and isolation centers across the State in the event of any suspected case in Cross River State.

The State Ministry of Health is also in touch with Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) in Abuja to align strategies.

The Commissioner for Health, Dr Betta Edu, urges citizens to adopt and practice high standard of personal and environmental hygiene including; regular hand washing, covering of mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, avoiding close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness such as coughing and sneezing and practice of good biosecurity precautions with domestic and wild animals as measures against the transmission of any kind of contagious infection, COVID-19 inclusive.

Citizens travelling from South East Asia or any country where the infection has been reported or who have had contact with travelers from those regions and are experiencing the above outlined symptoms associated with the disease are advised to go to the nearest health facility for immediate assessment and treatment or call 08038699957 for assistance.

The Cross River State Government is committed to the health and safety of her citizens and so, there is no cause for panic or alarm.


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Deadly coronavirus diagnosed in Nigeria.

 

Dayo Ojerinde

The Ministry of Health in Lagos State has confirmed its first case of the novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), incidentally the first in Nigeria and in West Africa since the outbreak in China in January 2020.

This was contained in a statement released Friday morning by the state Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi.
It is the second confirmed case in Africa following one recently recorded in Algeria in North Africa.

The novel virus is fast spreading, having been reported in over 20 countries across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and lately in Africa.

Like the case confirmed in Algeria, the victim, an Italian traveller, arrived in Nigeria on Tuesday from Milan on a business trip.

The victim used the Murtala Muhammad International Airport in Lagos.
The victim whose name was not identified is being managed at the Infectious Disease Hospital in Yaba, Lagos.

The Lagos State Government said it has reported it to the Federal Ministry of Health.

The statement from the government read, “The case is an Italian citizen who entered Nigeria on the 25th of February from Milan, Italy for a brief business visit.

“He fell ill on the 26th February and was transferred to Lagos State Biosecurity Facilities for isolation and testing. COVID-19 infection was confirmed by the Virology Laboratory of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, part of the Laboratory Network of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control.

“The patient is clinically stable, with no serious symptoms, and is being managed at the Infectious Disease Hospital in Yaba, Lagos.”

The state government said it is working with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and other preparedness groups to ensure the case is effectively managed out of circulation.

The Senate had yesterday berated the Federal Government for not doing enough to screen passengers coming into the country from the nation’s airports and seaports.

See press statement by the minister of Health

SARS has been reformed and the new rules of engagements are:

1. No SARS personnel is allowed to interface in any civil matter.

2.They are not allowed to interfere in cyber crime (yahoo yahoo).

3. No SARS personnel is allowed to conduct a stop and search exercise unless there is a distress call from victims or members of the public.

4. They are not allowed to be involved in commercial matters

debt recovery, landlord vs Tennant issues).

5. They are not allowed to interfere in any social /relationship cases ( marital matters, boyfriend / girlfriend relationship).

6. THEY ARE STRICTLY FOR ARMED ROBBERY AND KIDNAPPING CASES!

If The "New SARS Harass YOU" Please Contact:

DIG, Department of Operations:

08037025670, IGP X-SQUAD 0902 690 0729, 08078662130, 08174041000 – CALLS.

0903 227 8905 – SMS.

0903 562 1377 – whatsapp.

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NYCN Yala chapter Coordinator settling the agrieved

After several assiduous efforts by NYCN Yala chapter, the leadership scuffle by some youths in Abachor Igbeku has finally come to an end.

The settlement took place at the palace of His Royal Highness, Ogamode Odey Ipoule of Abachor Igbeku.

By the grace of God, the Abraham Okayi led exco in collaboration with the Royal father of Abachor Igbeku employed diplomacy in settling the aggrieved parties. Both parties have compromised their interest for peace to reign.

Also, both parties unanimously supported Mr Apollo Ogar to emerge as the youth leader of  Abachor Igbeku.

However, NYCN is poised to ensure that peace reign in Yala in its entirety. This is in line with the positive energy mantra of the Abraham Okayi led exco.

Congratulations Mr. Apollo Ogar.

Long Live Abraham Okayi Led Exco
Long live NYCN Yala Chapter
Long live Yala L.G.A
Long live C.R.S

Signed.
Ohobu David Lifu
S.A News, Media and Advocacy
Office of the Coordinator
NYCN Yala Chapter.

Rt. Hon Regina Anyogo

The member representing Yala 1 State Constituency in Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Regina Anyogo has said the CRS Consumer Protection Agency Bill 2020 will guarantee the rights and health of end users when eventually passed into law.

Hon. Regina stated this on the floor of the house on Tuesday, during a debate on the bill  sponsor by Hon. Chris Njar, member representing Etung state constituency.In her submission, the rate of vulnerability of end users in the state has become worrisome, as ''Paracetamol and other additives are added to soften meat by some commercial food sellers ,vegetables and fruits are poorly displayed on the floor without hygiene consciousness, this bill will protect public health of the vulnerable, weak consumers from abuse and diseases''.

She also added that,the bill will checkmate fake goods and services,unsafe consumption and ensures best of product coming to market in Cross River State.

She called on other Honourable members to throw their weight behind the bill to ensure it passage into law.

After exhaustive debate, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Eteng Willams Jones, committed the bill to House Committee on Health to report back to the House within two weeks.

A group, Concerned Nigerians in Canada, has protested against President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, describing it as a failure over unfulfilled promises made to citizens.
The group asked Buhari to immediately resign from office following the rising spate of insecurity and poverty in the country.
According to the group, the administration of Buhari had failed woefully in protecting Nigerians and creating avenues for economic empowerment for the people.
In a statement by Convener of the group, Olujimi Adekanle, and addressed to House of Commons Government of Canada, Catholic Archdiocese of Canada, Amnesty International among others, Concerned Nigerians in Canada disclosed that they embarked on the protest to expose Buhari’s failures to the world.
The statement reads, “We want to register our fears and utter disappointment at the leadership and government of President Muhammed Buhari.
“Events and heart-breaking happenings in our country as a result of gross incompetence of the Buhari administration can no longer be tolerated judging by the humongous negative effect they are having on our nation.
“We unequivocally submit that Buhari’s government has failed in all departments of governance and he has become nothing but a puppet in the hands of his cabal.
“The recent infighting between the National Security Adviser, General Monguno (retd), and Buhari’s Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, is a signal that all is not well with Nigeria’s security system. Buhari has totally lost it

NEW MAXIMUM BILL FOR ELECTRICITY USERS WITHOUT METERS IN NIGERIA.

The regulator of Nigeria’s electricity industry is the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). It regulates every market participants including Generation Companies, Transmission Company, Distribution Companies /Retailers and ancillary services providers. Having frowned at the growing number of unmetered electricity users, who are forced to pay monthly estimated bills, have made an order protecting such users from estimated bills in any part of Nigeria.

First of all, the recent Order issued by NERC applies and affects all the Distribution Companies in Nigeria. The distribution companies are;
Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC),
Benin Electricity Distribution Plc (BEDC), Eko Electricity Distribution Plc (EKEDC), Enugu Electricity Distribution Plc (EEDC), Ibadan Electricity Distribution Plc (IBEDC), Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC), Jos Electricity Distribution Plc (JEDC), Kaduna Electricity Distribution Plc (KNEDC), Kano Electricity Distribution Plc (KEDC), Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Plc (PHEDC) and Yola Electricity Distribution Company Plc (YEDC).

By “ORDER ON THE CAPPING OF ESTIMATED BILLS IN THE NIGERIAN ELECTRICITY SUPPLY INDUSTRY, 2020” issued by NERC, signed on 20 February 2020, no person in Nigeria is allowed to pay estimated electricity bill as from 20 February 2020. Estimated billing system has been repealed and abolished in Nigeria. The said Order clearly repealed NERC’s (Methodology for Estimated Billing) Regulations 2012.

The recent order of NERC, mandates DISCOs to identify and meter all electricity users before 30 April 2020. It also set the maximum fee that any unmetered user can be charged in any part of Nigeria, monthly. And, any user that already pays electricity bill that is lower than the maximum rate stated by NERC is also allowed to continue paying such low bill. By the said recent order of NERC, the maximum monthly electricity bill any unmetered user in Nigeria can pay is #200.00 for Residential Customers of Class 1 (lifeline, R1). The Order states varying rates maximum bills depending on location for Residential Customers of Class 2 (R2- single or 3 phase).

My authority is NERC’s ORDER ON THE CAPPING OF ESTIMATED BILLS IN THE NIGERIAN ELECTRICITY SUPPLY INDUSTRY, 2020. A copy can be downloaded above cited authority can be downloaded via the link below.

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The National Publicity Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbondiyan has described as fake news, reports that the national headquarters of the party has ordered the conduct of another round of primaries ahead of local government elections in Cross River State.
In a WhatsApp message, Ologbondiyan simply dismissed the report as “a lie,” adding, “this is fake news.”

Source: CrossRiverNewsBulletin

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