Nigeria will introduce fuel taxes when the economy stabilises and Nigerians’ income levels can accommodate the additional costs, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has said. ARISE News on Monday stated that Oyedele made this known during an exclusive interview on the sidelines of the 2026 International Monetary Fund…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Tourism Bureau has announced that the fourth edition of the Calabar Marathon will take place on October 31, 2026, under the theme “Run for Conscience Against Poverty”. Speaking at a press conference in Calabar on Monday, John Atsu, Managing Director of the Cross River Tourism Bureau and Chairman…
The Ideal Progressive Movement strengthens grassroots engagement across Bakassi LGA under the leadership of AIG Chief Enene Okon (Rtd.), Chairman of the Board of Trustees. The Ideal Progressive Movement (IPM), a grassroots support group under the All Progressives Congress (APC), has successfully concluded its tour of the ten wards of Bakassi Local Government Area, culminating…
The European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States, Gautier Mignot, has said Nigeria probably has the highest number of people living below the poverty threshold globally, describing poverty as one of the country’s biggest challenges. The envoy spoke in Abuja over the weekend at the 2026 International Day…
By Ovat Abeng The crisis rocking the Diocese of Awka, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion has deepened with the rejection of the recent suspension of Archbishop Alex Ibezim for six months by Primate of the Church, His Grace, Most Rev Henry Ndukuba. Ibezim was last week suspended for six months by the Primate following allegation…
By Ovat Abeng The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Anambra State Branch, Women Forum, has called on men and women, young and old, to prioritise regular cancer screening and early detection to improve treatment outcomes and save lives. The call was made during a health awareness walk organised by the forum in Onitsha as part of…
The Cross River State Road Maintenance Agency (CR-ROMA) has extended warm felicitations to the State Governor, His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, on the occasion of his 67th birthday. In a felicitation message issued on behalf of the Agency’s Board, Management, and staff, the Director-General of CR-ROMA, Hon. Christopher Ntui, praised Governor Otu’s visionary…
The Cross River State Forestry Commission has paid rich tributes to the State Governor, His Excellency Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, on the occasion of his 67th birthday, celebrating his administration’s “People First” agenda and unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability. In a congratulatory message, Chairman of the Commission, Rt. Hon. Dr. George O’ben-Etchi, commended Governor…
President Bola Tinubu has exempted federal universities from the requirement to obtain recruitment waivers from the office of the head of the civil service of the federation (OHCSF). Speaking at the maiden convocation of Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare (FUHSA), Bauchi state, on Saturday, Tinubu said the exemption was documented in the recent agreements…
The Cross River State Consultative Forum (CRSCF) has described Governor Bassey Otu as a visionary leader whose policies have transformed rural roads and healthcare, framing his 67th birthday as a moment of reflection on governance rather than mere festivity. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Hon. Barr. Eyo Nsa Ekpo, and Secretary, Dr. Julius…
