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By Efa Sunday Senator Eteng Jonah Williams has described effective representation, consistent stakeholders engagement, and verifiable grassroots interaction as the true measure of his stewardship, dismissing what he called social media noise questioning his performance as senator representing Cross River Central Senatorial District . The position is contained in a political affairs commentary written by Daniel Onen , which documents a series of townhall meetings and stakeholders engagements held by the Senator across the district as part of Point Three of his 10 point Strategic Legislative Agenda , focused on dialogue, transparency, and accountability. File photo of Senator Eteng Jonah Williams According to the commentary, Senator Williams on Saturday, 19 April 2025, held a townhall and stakeholders meeting in Yakurr Local Government Area , where he briefed constituents on his legislative activities, committee assignments, motions, and constituency interventions, while receiving feedb...

  In every generation, one name rises with a story that is bigger than ambition and deeper than ordinary leadership. In the University of Cross River State, that name is Peter Olom Ube, a man whose life has read like a manual for purpose, discipline and service. His journey never started with privilege. It started with a boy in Utugwang Obudu who refused to take second place in life and whose quiet determination has carried him from Nkirira Primary School to the frontlines of postgraduate leadership in UNICROSS. Those who know him speak of a consistent pattern. Wherever Peter steps in, order follows, progress follows, structure follows., and impact is never negotiable. From the first day he walked into school as a child, he took first position till he left. In secondary school he became senior prefect, the regulator everyone respected, the student who won double scholarship simply because brilliance was his language. When he travelled to Kaduna after graduation, he did not disappea...

By Efa Sunday  It was an atmosphere of jubilation, gratitude, and divine fulfillment as the 2025 edition of the Glorious Month Convention of Christ Followers Evangelical Ministry, Ilugusi Estate, Off Alegun/Oleyo Road, Odo-Ona Elewe, Ibadan, came to a remarkable close on Sunday, October 19, 2025, with a Special Thanksgiving Service that also marked the 15th Anniversary of the ministry. The closing service, attended by members, friends, and well-wishers, was nothing short of glorious. The congregation filled the church auditorium with songs of praise, dance, and testimonies of miraculous encounters experienced throughout the 31 days of prayer and fasting. Many worshippers shared inspiring stories of healing, breakthrough, and restoration through the ministry of Prophetess Esther Adebayo Adonai (JP). In her heartfelt address, the General Overseer, Prophetess Adebayo Adonai, expressed deep gratitude to God for sustaining the church since its inception 15 years ago. She reflected on th...

By Efa Sunday  The family of renowned international evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, has officially announced his passing.  According to a statement released on Monday, signed by the family and titled “Glorious Transition,” Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai passed on to glory on October 6, 2025, at the age of 80.  The family described him as “a faithful soldier of the cross” who dedicated over six decades of his life to fiery evangelism, dynamic teaching of the Word, and prophetic demonstrations of the power of God.    The statement added that his ministry impacted millions of lives and transformed destinies both within Nigeria and around the world.    The statement reads below: “With hearts full of gratitude, we celebrate the triumphant homegoing of Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, who passed on to glory on October 6, 2025, at the age of 80. A faithful soldier of the cross has been called to rest.    “Dedicating over...

By Efa Sunday  Former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, has officially been crowned the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. Rashed Ladoja, a former Oyo State governor, received the crown at the Ose Meji Temple in the Ibadan South-East Local Government Area of the state, after earlier receiving the traditional Akoko leaf at the Labosinde Compound, Oja’ba, Ibadan. Oba (Sen.) Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja seated at the historic Ose Meji Temple, Mapo, Ibadan after receiving the staff of Office presented by Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde The formal presentation of the staff of office was carried out by the Statw Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, before the galre of important dignarities who graced the occasion, including President Bola Tinubu, amongst others.  Ladoja became Olubadan-designate following the passing of the 43rd Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who died on July 7, 2025. Others present at the ceremony are Alaafin Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade; Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba G...

By Efa Sunday  Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly are currently in an informal sitting session being presided over by Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, few hours after the emergency rule elapsed.  Speaker Martins Amaeehule An Order Paper for the day cited by Newspeak shows only one item, which is a Motion to Set Legislative Agenda for the Remainder of the Year for the 10th Assembly. Speaker Amaewhule arrived at legislative chambers at about 11:33 a.m. on Thursday, and he was received by some members of the 10th Assembly and some staff of the house of assembly.  Meanwhile a large crowd of residents have gathered around the Government House, awaiting the arrival of Governor Sim Fubara.    Photo credit :- Channels TV (Mammoth crowd gathered at Government House to receive Sim Fubara).  The Governor and his deputy are expected to take over the leadership of the state today, six months after President Bola Tinubu imposed emergency rule on the state. ...

By Efa Sunday President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the suspension of the six-month state of emergency imposed on Rivers State, paving the way for Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Nma Odu, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to return to their offices on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Tinubu made the announcement on Wednesday through a statement released shortly after his return from vacation. He explained that a review of the situation in Rivers indicated that peace and stability had been restored among the previously warring political factions. “I do not see why the state of emergency should continue a day longer than the six months originally pronounced,” Tinubu stated. “It gives me great pleasure to declare that the emergency in Rivers State shall end at midnight today, and all suspended officials shall resume duty immediately.” Background of the Crisis The President recalled that the emergency rule was declared to address what he described as a “t...