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In a bid to foster youth development and job creation in Cross River State, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor on Youth Development. Dr. Julius Kijuo, has paid a courtesy visit to the new Cross River State Coordinator of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), Mr. Anthony Moloa, on January 27, 2025, at the Federal Secretariat, Calabar.   The visit is aimed at strengthening collaboration between the state government and the federal agency in providing training and employment opportunities for the youth.  During the meeting, Dr. Kijuo highlighted the importance of reviving the three vocational training centers that once operated across the three senatorial districts of the state under the NDE. He lamented that these centers, which previously served as hubs for youth empowerment, are no longer functional under the federal government’s management.   He further Stated that His Excellency Apostle,Sen Prince Bassey Edet Otu...

Renowned Nigerian musician, Inaku Sunday, popularly known as Slimdizzybozz, recently visited the Infant Jesus Orphanage home in Bateba, Calabar as part of his efforts to give back to society. During the visit, Slimdizzybozz donated essential items, including noodles, toiletries, biscuits, and provisions, to cater to the needs of the children. He expressed his emotions, stating that the gesture was a demonstration of his love and commitment to providing hope for orphans. Slimdizzybozz thanked the caregivers for their selfless efforts in providing parental care to the children.  He advised the children to behave well and promised to visit the home regularly. The highlight of the visit was Slimdizzybozz's heartwarming performance of the cover "Let It Be," by the Beatles which moved both caregivers and children.  The children were overjoyed, offering prayers of gratitude and thanking the musician for the fun-filled experience.

It would be recalled that during the year 2025 first State Executive Council Meeting of The National Youth council of Nigeria (NYCN) which held at the Cross River State Youth House in Calabar, The Chairman His Youthfulness Obol Comr. Emmanuel Olayi charged his colleagues to be innovative, launch out to the society and secure opportunities that will benefit young people, consolidating on the concerted efforts of the supervisory Ministry ( Ministry of Youth Development). This strive to develop young people is believed to have started yielding results as the NYCN State Chairman HY Comr. Emmanuel Olayi and the Youth Engagement and Partnership Consultant for Unicef, Mr. Emmanuel Bamidele have effected collaboration to develop young Cross Riverans in job placement, skills and entrepreneurship among many other areas of youths interventions. Mr. Emmanuel Bamidele who visited the NYCN State Chairman at the State Youth House today referred to the Youth House as a hall of potentials,...

Inaku Sunday Diffin, popularly known as Slimdizzybozz, is a talented Nigerian musician renowned for his impressive vocal range and lyrical prowess. With a consistent track record of producing hits that resonate with his fans, Slimdizzybozz has built a reputation for crafting songs that capture the complexities of everyday life. Based in Italy, Slimdizzybozz has returned to Nigeria to share his music with a wider audience. As the founder and owner of Diffin Records, he has produced a diverse range of genres, including Soul, Reggae, Afrobeat, Blues, Gospel, R&B, Jazz, and Hip-hop. Some of his notable songs include "Smile," "God No De Lie," "Crazy," "Anywhere You Dey," and "Happy Xmas." With his unique sound and style, Slimdizzybozz is poised to make a significant impact on the Nigerian music scene. His recent music show, "Sing with Slimdizzy," offers a relaxing platform for music enthusias...

The State Chairman of National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Cross River State chapter , His Youthfulness Comr. Emmanuel Olayi has stated that, the National Youth council of Nigeria(NYCN) is an umbrella youth body, therefore every youth organization operating in the State has to be registered and properly affiliated with the council for the purpose of authenticity and sycronization of operations and their activities which must be in consonance with the ethics of the Council and the Ministry of Youth Development, He added that the council is not an arm of Government or political party but partners with Government for peace building and general development, thus the council should be a safe space for youth not minding their leanings so as to enable them channel their concerns freely and be attended to accordingly. Comr. Olayi made the statement during the first State executive council meeting of year 2025 held at the admistrative block of the Cross River State Yout...

Residents of Cross River State have again shown high level of responsibility and commitment to keeping the State clean, through engaging in the monthly environmental sanitation exercise of January 2025, which held across the State today. This was noted during an inspection tour to different area's of calabar metropolis carried out by the ministry of Environment inspectorate team, led by the commissioner of the ministry, Hon. Moses Osogi who was also accompanied by security personnel's, appointees of Government, Management staff of the ministry, task force and staff of media houses. Parts of calabar metropolis visited are calabar road, watt market, bedwell, white house, mbukpa road, ekpo abasi road, musaha street, Marian market and mcc road, where business premises were locked by the owners to observe and take part in the environmental sanitation exercise. The ministry of Environment Boss commended and expressed gratitude to Cross Riverians for complying...

Earlier today, a delegation from Yala-Obubra community in calabar, paid a courtesy visit to the deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor of Cross River State, Hon. Boniface Okache, to congratulate him on his appointment as deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor of Cross River State. They detailed their visit as special in honour of their illustrious son Hon.Boniface Okache who has been appointed into a prestigious office in the Government of Cross River State, the office of the deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor. added that they were happy and proud on hearing the news of his appointment, considering his immense contributions to the Yala-Obubra Community , which is why they are gathered in his house to congratulate him and celebrate him as a good man who has and is still tremendously puting smiles on the faces of Obubra-yala People. Furthermore, the people appreciated Hon . Okache for his passionate serviceable contributions to the Yala-Obubra Community, contributions that h...

Amb. Julius Kijuo Ph.D(Political Star boy) has Congratulated the Executive Chairman of Boki Local Government Area Eti-Eka Hon. Mrs Beatrice Nyiam and her Vice Hon. Lawrence Obi Akan on their divine victory today as declared by the local Government elections petition tribunal that affirmed them duly elected Chairman and Vice Chairman of Boki local Government area.  According to Dr Kijuo, the affirmation of their election victory as Chairman and vice Chairman respectively by the local Government elections petition tribunal has marked a turning point in the history of Boki local Government area and also created a new atmosphere for focus on Governance that will develop Boki Local Government area and her people. He further stated that within their few month in office, the Chairman has been able to demonstrate transparent, affectionate leadership, Unity above all her stride in achieving her Campaign manifesto to the Boki people.   He prayed that God gran...

The Cross River State chapter Of National Youth Council Of Nigeria (NYCN) have through a press release condemned the protest of some youth to the PHED headquarters in Calabar, said the protest is illegal and protesters are not recognized by the council. PROTEST AT PHED HEAD QUARTERS, CALABAR 1. Good morning my dear youths and stakeholders of The National Youth Council of Nigeria ( NYCN). 2. Information reaching us that some youths under the auspices of the youths umbrella body the NYCN-CRS code named "Young people from the 18 Local Government Areas of CRS" gathered at the headquarters of PHED on a protest for insufficient power distribution in the state yesterday the 16th day of January, 2025. 3. The Information further states that the youths cut, across the 18 LGA and a picture painted erroneously in semblance of our Esteemed Organization. 4. We wish to state categorically the following positions as follows  a. The protest was carried out by unknown persons to NY...

The State Chairman of National Youth Council of Nigeria(NYCN) His Youthfulness Obol Comr. Emmanuel Olayi has expressed gratitude to the Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency Apostle Senator Bassey Edet Otu and his wife for their magnanimity towards the youths of Cross River State.  The NYCN State chairman made the expression yesterday at the Cross River Youth House in Calabar during the distribution of bags of rice received by the Council from Governor Bassey Otu as New year package for the youth of Cross River State. further stated that, His Excellency Apostle Senator Bassey Otu, since his inception as Governor has been indubitably intentional about youth welfare and has prioritize the affairs of the youth through sponsoring programmes that have improved the lives of youths across the State. He Equally shared that he recently led the entire Youth Structure on a courtesy to Governor, who graciously received them and reassured the youth leaders of his commitmen...