His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha CON, Governor- Elect, Imo State , has constituted a Transition Technical Committee. The Committee Members are as follows

 Membership

1.      Dr. Ernest Ebi                                                Chairman

2.      Dr. Kema Chikwe                                          Vice Chairman

3.      Chinedu Okpaleke                                       Secretary

Sectoral Sub-Committee Membership

Projects Review Sub-Committee

1.      Dr. Chris Asoluka          -               Sub-Committee Chair

2.      Dr. Sam Amadi

3.      Mr. Tony Abili

4.      Dr. Ikechi Iwuagwu

5.      Engr. Ben Ekwueme

6.      Barr. Alozie Nwokoro

7.      Mr. Dan Onwu

8.      Bar P.G.U Madu                -              Secretary

Finance Review and Funding Initiative Sub-Committee

1.   Dr. Abraham Nwankwo        -        Sub-Committee Chair

2.      Dr. Emeka Osuji

3.      Johnson Chukwu

4.      Okey Nwosu

5.      Prof. Uche Uwaleke

6.      Dr. Okey Nwuke

7.      Ano Anyanwu

8.      Dr. Casmir Anyanwu

9.      Mr. Paully Ajoko

10. Ken Orji                           -         Secretary

Integrated Infrastructure Sub-Committee

1.      Capt. Emma Iheanacho                   - Sub-Committee Chair

2.      Prof. Ike Azogu                                - Deputy Chair

3.      Mazi Nnamdi Udoh 

4.      Engr. Johnny Chukwu

5.      Engr. Chibuike Achigbu

6.      Dr. Albert Okorogu

7.      Mr. Philip Chukwu

8.      Chidi  Keneth Nwachukwu

9.      Engr. Emeka Ugoanyanwu

10. Engr. Christian Akamnonu

11. Engr. Uzoma Achinanya

12. Dr. Iheanyi Ohiaeri

13. Mr. Chika Okafor

14. Mr. Tony Anyaegbu

15. Engr. Emeka Ekwebelem

16. Engr. John Otti

17. Engr. Celestine Omeni

18. Mr. George Nwangwu                       - Secretary

Human Capital Development Sub-Committee

1.   Prof Jude Njoku                    -     Sub-Committee Chair

2.      Prof. Viola Onwuliri                -     Deputy Chair

3.      Prof. Ukachukwu Awuzie

4.      Prof. Obioma Iheduru

5.      Dr. Ikenna Nwachukwu

6.      Dr. Mrs. Uche Moneke

7.      Prof. I. C. Okonkwo

8.      Prof B.E.B Nwoke

9.      Prof Fr. Ethel Amaku

10. Prof. P.U. Okorie

11. Dr. Livinus Obilor

12. Engr. Charles Okoro

13. Prof. Florence Nduka

14. Nneka Davis – Ihekweme

15. Dr. Emeka Onyema

16. Dr. Mrs. Cate Osuji

17. Prof. I.N.S Dozie

18. Sir Evans Uzorkwe

19. Prof. Fr. Ogbonna                    -        Secretary

Good Governance Sub-Committee

1.      Justice Paul Onumajuru (Rtd)    -     Sub-Committee Chair

2.      Innocent Chukwuma

3.      Joe Abah

4.      Reginald Ihebuzor

5.      Mrs. Agatha Ndugbu

6.      Prof. Chidi Odinkalu

7.      Mr. Paschal Egwim

8.      Mr. Emeka Diwe

9.      Dr. Eddie Mbadiwe

10. Dr. Mrs. Joy Njemanze

11. Mr. Dan Nwanyanwu

12. Hon. Stanford Onyirimba

13. Sir Emma Ohakim

14. Barr. Nnaemeka Maduagwu              -       Secretary

Agriculture, Commerce and Industries Sub-Committee

1.      Engr. Charles Ugwu                         -  Sub-Committee Chair

2.      Clem Owunna

3.      Sen. Bright Nwanne

4.      Dr. Chuma Ezedinma

5.      Frank Nneji

6.      Mr. Ben Obinali

7.      Dr. Frank Jacobs

8.      Mazi Chidi Okoro

9.      Capt. Henry Omeogu

10. Obinna Onuoha

11. Prof. Goddy Onuoha

12. Dr. Nnaemeka Obiaraeri

13. Dr. Chijioke Osuji                               -  Secretary

Job & Wealth Creation Sub-Committee

1.      Prof. Ndi Okereke Onyiuke      -       Sub-Committee Chair

2.      Dr. Clair Omatseye                  -       Deputy Chair

3.      Mr. Chineme Iheaku

4.      Prof. Ebere Onwudiwe

5.      Comrade Joe Ajearo

6.      Mr. John Ekezie Okeahialam

7.      Princess Gloria Akobundu

8.      Prof Bongo Adi       

9.      Mr. Uche Odozor   

10. Mrs. Chidi Ngoka

11. Dr. Mrs Bibiana Okoroafor

12. Amb. Adaobi Obioha

13. Mr. C.N.C Nwachukwu                     -          Secretary

Tourism and Hospitality Sub-Committee

1.      Mr. Charles Anudu           -       Sub-Committee Chair

2.      Prof. A B C Duruaku         -      Deputy Chair

3.      Ken Ikpe

4.      Austin Chilakpu

5.      Barr. Demo Oduoma


Talents and Opportunities Sub-Committee

1.      Mr. Dan Ngerem                  -       Sub-Committee Chair

2.      Mr. Stanley Amuchie           -        Deputy Chair

3.      Kanu Nwankwo

4.      Okey Onyegbule

5.      Rep of Vulnerable Group

6.      Mr. Linus Okorie

7.      Mr. Excel Ochiama

8.      Fan Ndubuoke                -          Secretary

Security Sub-Committee

1.      Sir. Mike Okiro                      -        Sub-Committee Chair

2.      Dr. Martin Ejidike

3.      AIG. Charles Ugomuo (rtd)

4.      Sir. Joe Nwachukwu

5.      Amb. Paul Njoku

6.      Chief Ben Opara

7.      Gen. Chijioke Egwuagu   -         Secretary

Diaspora Initiatives Sub-Committee

1.      Prof. Chudi Uwazuruike         - Sub- Committee Chair

2.      Martin Ezemma

3.      Dr. Agatha Anosike

4.      Chief Alozie Aguwa

5.      Bonny-Life Ndu

6.      Ugoeze Edith Ohanwe

7.      Chinedu Chukwuonye

8.      Dr. Rita Amakiri

9.      Chief Charles Eke

10. Mr Bosco Nwokeji

11. Anselm Okorie                     -     Secretary

Owerri Town Planning Sub-Committee

1.      Chuka Odom         -                 Sub-Committee Chair

2.      Hon. Levi Oguike   -                 Deputy Chair

3.      Mr. Chinenye Nwabueze

4.      Sir Gabriel Odua

5.      Paul Onwuanibe

6.      Arc. Noel Obioma

7.      Arc. Festus Adibe Njoku

8.      Sir Chucks Okoronkwo

9.      Mr. Humphrey Anumudu

10. Steve Onu               -                 Secretary

The Committee will be inaugurated as follows

Date: 3rd April, 2019

Venue : Rockview Hotel, Owerri

Time 12 noon.


Signed.

Chibuike Onyeukwu
Media Aide to the Governor -Elect

1st April, 2019

#NEWStable

#RiversDecides #RiversDecides2019

Rivers State Governorship Election Collation of Results



Opobo/Nkoro LGA with 11 Wards

Registered Voters: 52,069
Accredited Voters: 11,468

AAC: 3,888

PDP: 6,314… https://t.co/CAIKhjwz22



PDP Humbles AAC In Eleme LGA


#RiversDecides2019
Official collation by INEC


Eleme LGA

AAC/APC 2,748
PDP 9,560



Diff 6,812

2 out of 10 wards were cancelled
Cancelled wards

Alesa Ward 1 12044 voters
Agboncia Ward 8 215537 voters
Total 27581



RiversDecides: PDP Wins AAC In Bonny LGA With 10,551 Votes

Bonny LGA
AAC 3,046
PDP 10,551

#RiversCollation



AAC wins Oyigbo LGA

#RiversCollation #RiversElection Oyigbo Local Government Guber Election Result as declared by @inecnigeria
#RiversDecides2019

AAC – 32, 026

PDP – 8,652

See also:  PDP sweeps Ameachi's LGA

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has been announced winner of Rivers State governorship election held in Ikwerre Local government on March 9, 2019.

The INEC Returning Officer for Ikwerre the LGA of Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi while announcing the result in Port Harcourt on Tuesday said PDP polled 14,938 votes while AAC garnered 5,660 votes.

Recall that Rotimi Amaechi supported AAC Governorship Candidate, Engr Awara during the poll.

By James okwoche


A pregnant woman in white pants (photo/nairobiwire.com)
Ladies are always advised to avoid wearing trousers during pregnancy. Pregnancy period is a challenging time for women when it comes to choosing what to wear. It is during this time when they experience changes in body physically, biologically and emotionally. It is a delicate period in which the woman should take special care of herself and the coming baby. She should pay special attention to so many things including diet, physical wellbeing and her general health. The type of clothing a lady puts on during pregnancy matters a lot. As much as ladies should remain stylish even when pregnant, the kind of dressing if not chosen carefully, may affect the well-being of the developing baby. Below are some of the reasons why trousers may not be good for pregnant women;

Restricts blood flow in the body.

During pregnancy, the blood volume automatically increases in the body so as to supply both the mother and the growing baby. The blood flow should therefore not be restricted by anything to ensure the health of the baby as well as that of the mother. Wearing tight trousers may inhibit the blood flow and is the reason why expectant mothers are advised against.

It is uncomfortable.

An expectant mother gains weight as time goes by. This is because the foetus growth progresses with time towards delivery. Tight trousers become a bit uncomfortable for the mother as well as the baby because of the pressure in the lower abdomen. Free size clothing is encouraged so as to allow free movement and unrestricted growth of the foetus. May cause deformities to the unborn baby.

Wearing inelastic trousers during pregnancy could cause birth defects to the baby, not sure but so it is believed! If you keep zipping your pants at a regular position especially the upper abdomen, it becomes so uncomfortable and worse to the baby.

Tight trousers can cause digestion problems. Wearing tight trousers when expectant can restrict abdominal muscles causing digestive discomfort. The pregnancy conditions such as morning sickness and heartburns become worse as a result of the constricted digestive tract and the abdomen at large.

Tight trousers can cause bacterial/fungal infection in the private area.

To anyone, tight pants can lead to the breeding of harmful bacteria or fungi on the private area. This results in bacterial vaginitis or yeast infections on the expectant mother and could affect the baby negatively.it could be detrimental if left untreated and may even lead to pregnancy complications such as pre-term labour, caesarean section and /or neonatal death. Whereas some argue that there is no big deal in putting on pants during pregnancy, it is good to be aware of the bad effects brought about especially if they are tight.

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has asked the Federal Government not to provoke him, adding that he has the capacity to make the country ungovernable.

He described an alleged plan by the Federal Government to arrest him with the International Police as an effort in futility.

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with the outgoing governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Okorocha, who is still under suspension by the All progressives Congress (APC) after falling out with some leaders of the party, is yet to be presented the Certificate of Return by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) despite being declared winner of the Imo West Senatorial seat.
Details later…

American rapper, Nipsey Hussle, on Sunday was shot dead near a clothing store that he owned in Los Angeles.

The 33-year-old musician was shot a number of times, and was pronounced dead on arrival at hospital.

Two other people were injured in the shooting that took place in the Slauson Avenue and Crenshaw Boulevard area of the American city.

Nipsey Hussle, born Ermias Davidson Asghedom, grew up in South Los Angeles and was a member of the Rollin’ 60s street gang when he was a teenager.

He later became a community organiser, and was involved with the Destination Crenshaw arts community project.

Earlier on Sunday, he had tweeted: “Having strong enemies is a blessing.”

Having strong enemies is a blessing.

Nipsey has worked with numerous successful artists, including Kendrick Lamar, Drake, YG, Ty Dolla Sign, Meek Mill and Young Thug.

His 2018 major label debut album Victory Lap was critically acclaimed and received a nomination for best rap album at the 2019 Grammy Awards.

Nipsey is survived by lover Lauren London and his two children, Kross and Emani Asghedom.

When Cristiano Ronaldo left for Juventus last summer the transfer not only saw Real Madrid lose one of their greatest ever players but it also meant the end of his La Liga rivalry with Barcelona’s Lionel Messi.

After nine seasons of going head-to-head in Spain Ronaldo is now plying his trade in Italy’s Serie A while Messi continues to score the goals for La Liga leaders Barca. On Saturday Messi scored his 40th and 41st goals of the season as Barcelona beat Espanyol 2-0 in the Catalan derby at the Camp Nou.

Although currently injured Ronaldo’s first season in Italy has seen him score 24 goals for Juventus. The Italian champions are 15 points clear at the top of Serie A and also through to the Champions League quarter-finals.

It’s this form and influence that makes Messi miss playing against his great rival. In an interview with Club 947FM radio, Messi said: “It was nice playing against Cristiano even if it was difficult. I enjoyed winning cups when he was at Madrid. It would be nice if he were still there.”

Signing Ronaldo from Real Madrid has made Juventus even better, says Messi, and the Barca No.10 believes the Italian side will be a huge threat in the Champions League. Ronaldo scored a second-leg hat-trick for Juventus as they came back to beat Atletico Madrid 3-2 on aggregate in the last 16.

Juventus play Ajax in the last eight and Barcelona play Manchester United. Should Juve and Barca win their quarter-final and semi-final ties Ronaldo and Messi would face each other in the final on 1 June at the Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain.

Messi added: “I have a lot of respect for Juventus; I think they are a very strong team, with very good players – and with the arrival of Cristiano, even more so. With the victory against Atletico Madrid they’ve got a big advantage. But I hope we can be there too.”

Top two in the world

Messi was also asked about which players he regards as the best in the world. While praising Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, Luis Suarez and Eden Hazard, Messi believes he and Ronaldo are leading the way.

“Today, there are very good players, Neymar, Mbappe, Suarez, Hazard, any of them could be the best in the world,” he said. “But I took Cristiano off that group and put him with me.”

The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs. Rose Mary Archibong wants Nigeria to live up to its billing as a democratic nation by upholding the rule of law and the principle of separation of powers.

Mrs. Archibong stated this in a keynote address at the 2019 University of Calabar Student Union Government Information Week grand finale, held at the International Conference Centre of the University.

The Commissioner, who described the Rule of Law and Separation of Powers as fundamental ingredients of democracy and good governance, decried the incessant executive’s interference in the affairs of other arms of government, citing example of the unconstitutional removal of the Chief Justice of the Federation, Hon. Justice Walter Onnoghen, in spite of local and international condemnation, as damning to the credibility of Nigeria’s democratic status.

“The Federal Government’s continued detention of people perceived to be political enemies of the government of the day, even when granted bail by courts of competent jurisdiction, such as the case of Sambo Dasuki is eloquent for the absolute infringement and disregard for human rights and the rule of law,” the Commissioner further remarked.

The Information and Orientation Boss outlined executive over-bearance, lack of independence of the judiciary to perform its legal functions, institutional corruption, the nebulous scope of the doctrine of immunity in our constitution, absence of free, fair and credible elections, and gender inequality as some of the challenges bedeviling democracy and good governance in Nigeria.

She cited Cross River State, where the cordiality that exists among the three arms of Govt is devoid of abuse nor compromise of each sacred duty.

Enunciating some of the prospects for democracy to thrive in Nigeria, Mrs. Archibong noted that the media (press) must remain undaunted, despite harassment and acts of intimidation, mostly by the executive arm of government.

She emphasized that the emergence of the new media has enhanced the active involvement of the masses in disseminating information on infringement and breaches of the Rule of Law instantly to the global audience, hence eliciting international intervention.

The Commissioner solicited for a more robust public enlightenment and involvement of Civil Society Organizations to equip the citizens with the requisite knowledge and enhance the application of the Rule of Law in our developing democracy.

“The Rule of Law remains the panacea, not only for political stability, but it is the thread that runs through economic, social, environmental, human rights, gender equality and cultural development,” Mrs. Archibong concluded.

President Thomas Odey Magu

April 1, 2019 Oyi

Barely 6 months old in China, a Cross Riverian who has won several awards due to his contributions to humanitarian and community development and a University of Calabar lecturer in the Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Comrade Thomas Odey Magu, emerged as the President of All Nigeria Students in China, Beijing municipality.


In an election contested by two persons for the prestigious position, Thomas Odey Magu pulled a total of 24 votes to emerge as the 7th president of the International Association, while his opponent Raymond Ifechukwu garnered just four votes, the election was the 7th edition conducted by the association and it was chaired by Chiamaka Obiye

Excos

Thomas Odey Magu is a hardworking young man who has published more than 30 articles in both national and international peer-review journals and has attended conferences within and outside the country through the help of his MSc supervisor Prof. Benedict Ita and collaboration with some of his colleagues like Louis Hitler etc.

He is a PhD research scholar at the Institute of Chemistry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences and also a Lecturer in the Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, University of Calabar, he holds an MSc degree in Physical Chemistry and is currently a PhD research scholar in China.


Below is the full list of other elected executive members of the All Nigeria Students in Chinese (ANSIC), Beijing municipality 2019 Excos.

*Thomas Odey Magu, President, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences.

*Habib Mohammed Bello Abdullahi, Vice-president, North China Electric Power University.

*Philip Monday, General Secretary, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences.

*Okoli Raymond Ifechukwu: Treasurer, BUPT Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications.

*Udo Arinze Martin, Director of Social, China University of Geoscience.

*Amuji Nnenna, Director of Welfare, China University of Petroleum Beijing.

*Esther Oladimeji , Welfare11, Capital Normal University
Hammed, Ayansola, Ass. Gen. Secretary, China Agricultural University.

Six senators-elect on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dumped the party following the crisis rocking the party over who replaces Bukola Saraki as Senate President.
The APC had endorsed Ahmed Lawan to become the next Senate President, but some lawmakers are opposed to what they termed 'imposition' in the national assembly.

 For that, former Abia state governor, Orji Uzor Kalu, who has hinted he may contest for the top senate position, has defected to the main opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Joining him is the outgoing governor of Ogun state, Ibikunle Amosun, who is not in good terms with the APC national working committee.

The four others who defected to PDP are... Oh sorry, lets remind you that today is April 1st - April Fools Day!

Don't get it twisted - anything can still happen in Nigeria!

Happy New Month to you all.

Executive Governor of Cross River prof Ben Ayade and Amb. Jerry.

AMB. JERRY ODEY has called on all political elites in the state to join hands with gov. Ayade in building the state to greater height irrespective of their political affiliation.

He said, His Excellency, Sen Prof Ben Ayade's commitment to the Industrialization of the State as reflected in his first term deserves our commendation and support. He said gov. Ayade is a visionary leader who has created thousands of opportunities for the youths in various sectors of the economy as his developmental programmes are felt in every nook and cranny of the State.
His administration has focused on youths empowerment and general economic restructuring of the state which is much appreciated and celebrated by CrossRiverians and Nigerians all over the world

He also calls on all our political elites/leaders, business men and women and the youths in the state and beyond to support gov. Ayade's signature projects such as Deep Sea Port and other developmental strides that are aimed at transforming the economic fortune of the state towards an industrialized state to the benefit of the youths and all.
 Amb. Jerry also congratulates all the newly elected leaders at various level and admonishes them not to use CrossRiverians' MANDATE in enriching themselves at the detriment of the masses but give in their best for the peace, progress and development of the state.

He adviced all those that contested and could not get the people's MANDATE not to give up the hope in their determination to serve the people.

Cross River State WINS
We all WIN!

TOGETHER WE CAN BUILD A CROSS RIVER STATE OF OUR DREAMS🤝

God Bless the Youth...

God Bless Governor AYADE...

God Bless CRS.....

~AMB. JERRY ODEY.....🖊

Following the death of a male senior non-commissioned officer of Headquarters 3 Division, Jos Cantonment in January 2019 the 13 Brigade Headquarters of Nigerian Army in collaboration with Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency has intensify sensitisation and awareness campaign across it's Barracks in Cross River State beginning at 13 Brigade Headquarters, Akim Qua Town Calabar, Cross River State on Friday.

Speaking, Brigade Commander OT Olatoye,  sounded a note of warning to his men, their women and other traders in the Mammy Market that the outbreak of the disease in some part of the country as confirmed by Centre for Disease Control was a strong signal for the people of the state to step up all preventive measures to ensure we don’t lose our men or their families to LASSA FEVER.

Gen Olatoye added that improving personal and environmental hygiene is key to prevention at household level while urging everyone to be wary of rats making contacts with foodstuff.

According to him Prevention of Lassa fever begins with a state of awareness, this disease is very preventable as such no one should die from it.

Speaking, Director General of Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Betta Edu said “we can stop LASSA fever in its track if we all play our part. Cross River state residents need not to panic as the State Governor, Senator Prof Ben Ayade in preparation for any emergency had provided support to the Ministry of Health and SPHCDA with right tools including emergency supplies and deployment of Rapid Response Teams to response promptly.

She tasked the healthcare providers especially those working in army clinics to practise standard precautions at all times, and maintain a high index of suspicion. She reminded them that Lassa fever presents initially like any other disease-causing febrile illness such as malaria. She noted that over 5000 people had lost their lives to the deadly disease last year.

Dr Edu advised members of the public to focus on prevention by practising good personal hygiene and proper environmental sanitation by taking effective measures of storing grain and other foodstuffs in rodent-proof containers, disposing of garbage far from the home, maintaining clean households, and other measures to discourage rodents from entering homes. She noted that Hand washing should be practised frequently as culture.

Earlier Speaking, Lt Colonel M.O Yaya in a brief presentation and lecture noted that Lassa fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic fever, extremely virulent and often infectious, occurs very frequently in different parts of Nigeria.

He said Lassa fever is curable when there is rapid laboratory testing to confirm the disease, leading to early commencement of treatment.

“To prevent Lassa fever in the community, everyone are advised to keep their food safe from rats and rat excreta Yaya noted, while urging everyone to cooperate with the Cross River state governments in this response.

The Director General of CRSPHCDA, Dr Betta Edu was honoured with a visitor plague by new commanding officer of 13 Brigade in Calabar.