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New Year’s Day: 45 prison inmates regain freedom in Cross River

To mark New Year’s Day in Cross River State, Governor Bassey Otu has granted an unconditional pardon to 45 convicts who committed minor offences. The governor granted the approval to the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in the state, Mr Ededem Ani on New Year’s Day. In a statement signed by his Chief press
New Year’s Day: 45 prison inmates regain freedom in Cross River

To mark New Year’s Day in Cross River State, Governor Bassey Otu has granted an unconditional pardon to 45 convicts who committed minor offences.

The governor granted the approval to the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in the state, Mr Ededem Ani on New Year’s Day.

In a statement signed by his Chief press secretary, Gill Nsa, the governor said that the approval was an exercise of his prerogative of mercy as the Cross River State Governor, pursuant to Section 212 (1) (a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (Amended).

According to the statement, the pardoned inmates were convicted of various offences ranging from felony, stealing, breaking and entering, assault, threats to life, cultism, armed robbery, illegal entry, logging and unlawful possession, conspiracy, assault and threatening violence, and malicious damage, among a few others.

Governor Otu explained that it is important to give a second chance to those pardoned and considered reformed, as well as the need to decongest the prison.

The statement gave the names of those granted pardon to include Yahaya Suleman, Odey David, Jeremiah William Etim, Ubong Sunday Francis, Michael Gbenga, Randy Bassey Etu, Ivara Odum, John Ambrose Adecon, Gabriel Eke, Ukeme Godwin Benson, Godwill Delphin Mbey,

Others include Monday Ndem, Abraham Elijah, Kelvin Ogbonna, Terlumum Giki, Etim Edet Effiong, Abraham Effiong, Mkpang Efa Eyo, Christopher Uduak Etim, Daniel Bassey Duke, Edet Aququo Edet, Glory Friday James, Joseph Ubi Effiom, Eyo Ewa Eyo, Etim Essien Oku, Elvis Inokojong, Bassey Okon Bassey, Francis Eyo Honesty, Anthony Agbor Lazarus, Christian Amos.

While others are: Onuwa Ogana Onuwa, Ebin Ita Nsuijon, Samuel Effiong Mark, Daniel Jatto, Raphael Kingsley Ben, Stanley Julius, Wisdom Maduka, Covenant Ebri, Mary Linus Ekpo, Osim Inyang Ejah, Ogar Victor, Udiba Ona Samuel, Ekpenyong Bassey, Effiong Okon, and Chibuike Lucky.

New Year’s Day: 45 prison inmates regain freedom in Cross River

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2025 will usher in peace, Kano gov assures residents

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has extended warm and heartfelt New Year greetings to the people of the state within and outside the state including those in the diaspora. He expressed optimism that 2025 would be a brighter and more prosperous year. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesman, Sunusi
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Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has extended warm and heartfelt New Year greetings to the people of the state within and outside the state including those in the diaspora. He expressed optimism that 2025 would be a brighter and more prosperous year. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesman, Sunusi

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Wamakko donates 10 patrol vehicles to police

In his effort to ensure the safety of society, the former governor of Sokoto State, Senator Aliyu Wamakko, on Wednesday, handed over 10 Toyota Hilux Motor vehicles to the state police command to boost security operations. The Senator, while handing over the vehicles to the command, commended Police efforts in maintaining peace and called for
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In his effort to ensure the safety of society, the former governor of Sokoto State, Senator Aliyu Wamakko, on Wednesday, handed over 10 Toyota Hilux Motor vehicles to the state police command to boost security operations. The Senator, while handing over the vehicles to the command, commended Police efforts in maintaining peace and called for

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New Year broadcast: Gov Adeleke promises renewed soft infrastructure

Governor Ademola Adeleke has promised a renewed focus on soft infrastructure in the 2025 fiscal year after a relentless two years of infrastructural upgrades in the state. Governor Adeleke made this known in his New Year address to the people of Osun State and residents on Wednesday. The governor, who recalled the many advances of
New Year broadcast: Gov Adeleke promises renewed soft infrastructure

Governor Ademola Adeleke has promised a renewed focus on soft infrastructure in the 2025 fiscal year after a relentless two years of infrastructural upgrades in the state.

Governor Adeleke made this known in his New Year address to the people of Osun State and residents on Wednesday.

The governor, who recalled the many advances of his administration across various sectors, noted that the new year will witness both new initiatives and the continuation of existing social programs designed to cushion the effects of hard times on the people of the state.

He said, “This new year will witness extensive implementation of soft infrastructure. The goal is to ensure that good roads are complemented by strong bodies, strong citizens, and residents.”

While assuring the completion of all ongoing projects and new ones listed in the 2025 budget, Governor Adeleke emphasized that his only motivation will continue to be the well-being of the good people of Osun State, promising “to remain as before; a responsive, listening, and compassionate governor.”

The governor, who further extended an olive branch to members of opposition parties, affirmed that he has kept faith with his pledge for transparency and accountability in state governance.

He noted, “In the last one year, we received and processed several requests for information based on the Freedom of Information Act. We ensured access to information as a transparent and accountable government.

“In the last year and since I assumed office, our projects have been financed mainly from state resources. This includes internally generated revenue and allocations from the federation account. Just as I have not been accessing security votes, I have not borrowed a single kobo to run the state government.

“As a responsible state in Nigeria, we are part and parcel of programs and activities of the National Economic Council and the Nigerian Governors’ Forum. We inherited many national programs from the previous APC governments. We continue to sustain those programs when and if they benefit our people.

“As democracy is a government for the people, of the people, and by the people, I call on those seeking specific data on government programs to take advantage of the Freedom of Information Act. Specifically, I urge the opposition to join the state government as we turn the fortunes of our state for the better. We are all stakeholders.”

New Year broadcast: Gov Adeleke promises renewed soft infrastructure