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Scandal rocks Cross River as ex-Governor’s aide caught in a web
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 10:36:37 +0000

The Internet, especially social media, has been buzzing in the last 72 hours with ex-Governor Ben Ayade's Special Assistant on Media, Ursula Agbor, being on top of the trend.

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Calabar police shooting victim abandoned in mortuary 105 days after
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:28:00 +0000

One of the victims of the police shooting in Calabar, Cross River State, Mrs Ijeoma Wilson Obot, has been abandoned in the mortuary, 105 days after she was killed by an officer of the Nigeria Police.

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Archibong Bassey, Grace Ike named among 100 Nigerians leading change
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 22:12:59 +0000

Two trailblazing journalists, Archibong Etim Bassey of the Cross River State Chapter and Grace Ike of the FCT Chapter, have been named among the 2025 Changemakers: 100 Nigerians Leading Change, in recognition of their groundbreaking leadership and impactful journalism.

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João Pedro’s double takes Chelsea to FIFA Club World Cup final
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 21:26:57 +0000

Chelsea FC have booked their place in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final after a commanding 2-0 victory over Brazilian side Fluminense in the semifinals on Tuesday afternoon at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, United States.

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Dr Ukpata Joseph Onah Profile
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:53:44 +0000

In 2025, Dr Ukpata developed an automated garri frying machine, known as JollyFryer. He is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Cross River State (UNICROSS).

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A Coalition of Purpose: As ADC’s new chapter begins
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:08:23 +0000

The interim leadership of the ADC-led coalition reflects a deliberate and balanced fusion of experienced and youthful energy.

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ADC slams Tinubu over exclusion from US-Africa trade talks
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 18:53:52 +0000

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has taken a swipe at President Bola Tinubu over Nigeria’s exclusion from a high-level trade meeting involving former United States President Donald Trump and leaders of five African countries, describing it as a humiliating diplomatic snub that reflects the country’s diminishing global relevance under the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration.

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ADC has no preferred 2027 presidential aspirant – Interim chairman
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 18:44:07 +0000

The interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has declared that the party has no preferred candidate for the 2027 presidential election, vowing that the flagbearer would emerge through a credible and transparent process.

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Poland defends new border checks as German officials warn of fallout
Mon, 07 Jul 2025 16:33:59 +0000

Poland's new checks at the German border, launched in an attempt to target "illegal smuggling," were being watched closely on Monday as German representatives warned of disruptions to cross-border traffic and free movement.

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JAMB releases 2025 mop-up UTME results, records only 12% turnout
Mon, 07 Jul 2025 13:56:34 +0000

Only 11,161 candidates sat for the mop-up exam out of the 96,838 candidates who were scheduled.

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Incredibly, PW-DDD admitted under oath that he never interviewed Onye Army and had no first-hand knowledge of any such confession. “The most grotesque part of this charade is that Onye Army is dead — killed while in DSS custody. He is not available for cross-examination, verification, or confirmation of any statement attributed to him. This is not law. This is not justice. This is outright fraud upon the court.” Further faulting the evidence, the statement added, “The Nigerian government has now fully descended into graveyard evidence—fabricating confessions of people they have killed—and tendering them through newspaper clippings. This scandalous conduct violates every known principle of Nigerian law, including: “Section 29 of the Evidence Act: Prohibiting involuntary and unverified confessions. Section 83(1) of the Evidence Act: Rendering third-party hearsay newspaper reports inadmissible. Section 36(6) of the Constitution: Guaranteeing the accused the right to confront his accusers. Section 36(8) of the Constitution: Prohibiting further prosecution where punishment has already been served or exceeded.” The statement further insisted that Kanu’s trial is illegal, giving a number of reasons to justify the argument. “Beyond the brazen evidentiary fraud, he trial itself remains fundamentally illegal for several reasons: “No jurisdiction in Abuja: The Court of Appeal (CA/ABJ/CR/625/2022) has already ruled that the alleged offence, if any, occurred in Ubulisiuzor, Anambra State, and can only be tried by the Federal High Court in Awka — not Abuja. The continued proceedings in Abuja are in open contempt of that binding judgment. “Violation of Customs Law (CEMA): Under Section 178 of CEMA, jurisdiction lies only where the offence occurred or where the accused resides. Abuja meets neither condition. This Abuja trial is forum shopping and gross abuse of court process. “Statute-barred offence: The alleged offence of importation of transmitter under CEMA carries a maximum limitation period of five years. More than five years have elapsed, rendering this prosecution legally dead on arrival. “Excessive detention: Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has been illegally detained for nearly four years since his unlawful rendition from Kenya. This far exceeds the maximum penalty for the alleged customs offence, violating his constitutional rights under Section 36(8) and binding case law in Uzoukwu v. Ezeonu II (1991) 6 NWLR (Pt. 200) 708. “Staged inspection exercise: The recent so-called inspection of a radio transmitter by Justice Omotosho inside DSS headquarters has no legal foundation. The Court of Appeal had already ruled that such matters belong in Awka, not Abuja. 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