A growing number of victims have come forward with allegations against Boniface Okana Okoli, accusing him of orchestrating multiple fraudulent schemes that have left individuals and businesses in financial ruin. According to reports, Okoli, originally from Bekwarra Local Government Area in Cross River State but based in Lagos, has been running scams disguised as lucrative…
The 37th convocation/50th anniversary of the University of Calabar has come and gone, but the memory of the beautiful and well organized event will remain vivid in the annals of history of the institution and in the minds of the public. The 37th convocation ceremony of the institution coincided with the 50 years anniversary of…
Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, has commended President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for officially flagging off the construction of the access road to the Second Niger Bridge and the reconstruction of the Asaba-Benin Expressway. In a message of appreciation, Senator Nwoko described the projects as vital to national development, emphasizing…
In the shadowy world of fraud and deception, Boniface Okana Okoli has established himself as a notorious scam artist, preying on unsuspecting individuals across Nigeria. Hailing from Bekwarra Local Government Area of Cross River State but based in Lagos, Okoli has perfected the art of manipulation, using fake promises and counterfeit connections to defraud vulnerable…
The Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Area, Hon. Theresa Ushie, has strongly dismissed rumors of her impeachment, describing them as baseless fabrications aimed at distracting the people from the administration’s developmental strides. Hon. Ushie remains resolute in delivering the People First agenda in alignment with the vision of His Excellency, the Governor of Cross River…
The Leader of the Bekwarra Legislative Council, Hon. Thompson Adie, has dismissed reports circulating online that the Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government, Hon. Theresa Ushie, has been impeached. Speaking to journalists in Bekwarra, Hon. Adie clarified that there is no such move within the council, emphasizing that any internal disagreements are being addressed through appropriate…
Senator Ned Nwoko has introduced a bill seeking to amend the Nigerian Data Protection Act, 2023, to regulate social media platforms, enforce tax compliance, and establish legal accountability for digital businesses operating in the country. The proposed legislation, SB 650 (2025), aims to compel social media companies and online businesses to set up physical…
Senator Ned Nwoko has thrown his weight behind a Senate motion to investigate the alleged annexation of Nigerian mangrove islands in Akwa Ibom State by Cameroon. During today’s plenary session, Senator Nwoko emphasized the need for urgent action, stating that Nigeria’s territorial integrity must be protected at all costs. “Nigeria’s sovereignty is non-negotiable. We…
The Cross River State Ministry of Education has pledged full support for the People’s First Enterprise Club and Competition, an initiative by the Microfinance and Enterprise Development Agency (MEDA) aimed at equipping secondary school students with entrepreneurial skills. During a meeting with MEDA officials, led by the agency’s Director General, Mr. Great Ogban, the…
The Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) Forum in Cross River State has endorsed Governor Bassey Edet Otu for a second term, citing his performance since assuming office. The forum made the declaration during a press conference held in Calabar on Monday, March 17, 2025. Chairman of the SSAs Forum, Chief Mathias Ake, stated that the decision…