By James Odunayo A compilation of states’ budgets approved by each governor after scrutiny from their respective state Houses of Assembly has shown that N25.49 trillion would be spent by 34 states, excluding the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). As of the time of gathering this data by RipplesMetrics, only two states, Plateau and Kwara, are…
Former US Senator, Bob Menendez has been sentenced to 11 years in prison, following his conviction on bribery and corruption charges. Last July, a jury found Menendez guilty on 16 counts for accepting gifts, including gold bars, cash, and a Mercedes-Benz, in exchange for helping foreign governments. Prosecutors were seeking at least a 15-year sentence,…
TEXAS – Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called for an immediate investigation into allegations that an Irving Independent School District (ISD) administrator advised a parent on circumventing state law to allow a male student to compete in girls’ sports. The administrator, Reny Lizardo, Executive Director of Campus Operations for Irving ISD, was allegedly caught on…
CALABAR – In a bold move to enhance the welfare of civil servants after retirement, Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State has launched the Retiree Entrepreneurship Development Initiative (REDI). The programme, introduced in collaboration with the Cross River State Medium Micro-Enterprise Development Agency (MEDA) and other strategic partners, aims to equip retiring and…
CALABAR – The Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on Youths Mobilisation, HY Chief Dan Obo, has commended the Governor for appointing Prof. Francisca Bassey as the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). Commenting on the appointment on Wednesday, Obo said Governor Otu is always good at making choices that will…
By Our Reporter  The wife of the Governor of Cross River State, and coordinator of the Renewed Hope Initiative Agricultural Support programme in the State, Bishop (Dr) Eyoanwan Otu, has kicked off the empowerment of 320 farmers and 30 schools across the State in an effort to boost food security. The Renewed Hope Initiative Agricultural…
