By Kelvin Obambon The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Cross River State has announced plans to tour all 18 local government areas for a governance assessment and to hold a statewide Political Parties Peace Walk on December 5 as part of efforts to promote peaceful politics ahead of the 2027 general elections. Addressing a press…
The Federal Government is seeking a fresh $500million loan from the World Bank to establish an infrastructure financing platform, with the proposed approval scheduled for 25 May, 2027, just four days before the inauguration of Nigeria’s next president. The proposed borrowing comes as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections, raising questions about…
Vice presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, has warned that the Federal High Court judgment against the leadership of his party could trigger unrest. Last Thursday, the Federal High Court in Abuja nullified the National Working Committee led by former Senate President, David Mark, in a ruling that also invalidated…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Government has commenced payment of N50,000 to selected vulnerable residents under its Social Investment Programme, the Coordinator, Dr Edem Okokon Effiom, has disclosed. Dr Okokon made the disclosure during an interactive session with journalists in Calabar on Saturday. He said the payments began about five days ago and…
By Ovat Abeng A total of 2,205 prospective corps members have been sworn in for the 2026 Batch C, Stream II National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation exercise in Anambra State, as philanthropist and community leader, High Chief Christopher Ndubisi, popularly known as Ikenga Umuawulu, intervened to tackle the erosion menace threatening the state’s permanent…
By Ovat Abeng The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has officially launched its nationwide election campaign with a high-profile flag-off ceremony at the Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, unveiling over 253 standard-bearers across the federation and adopting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as its official presidential flag bearer. During the event, the National Leader of APGA…
The Nigerian Independent System Operator, NISO, has said that the current decline in electricity generation on the national grid is due to constraints in gas supply to thermal power plants and reduced output from hydroelectric power stations. NISO made this disclosure in a statement on Thursday amid widespread electricity shortages across the country. According to…
Cross River State Governor, Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has reaffirmed that his administration’s commitment to strengthening security across the state, assuring residents and investors of a safe and peaceful environment. Otu made the assurance during an inspection of the newly constructed police station on Bateba Street, Calabar, where he highlighted his administration’s investments in security…
The Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA) has launched a new industry monitoring report documenting how tobacco companies use corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, partnerships with public institutions, digital marketing and entertainment platforms to promote their interests and undermine tobacco control efforts in Nigeria. The Alliance also unveiled the National Tobacco Control Resource Hub, a new…
Former Vice-President and Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar has vowed to remain in the 2027 presidential race despite the recent Federal High Court judgment affecting the leadership of the ADC and its presidential candidacy. Atiku, in a statement issued on Friday in Sokoto, insisted that no court ruling, political pressure or…
