By Ovat Abeng The traditional ruler of Umueri community in Anambra east local government area of Anambra state, HRH Igwe Ben Emeka (Okebo 11), has described the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), as one of the major tools that has sustained Nigeria unity and co-existence. The Monarch stated this while speaking to Journalists at the…
By Ovat Abeng Over 4,000 women from Ekwisigo Local Government Area of Anambra State, has vow to delivered the African Democratic Congress ADC’s aspirant for Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwisigo Federal Constituency, Hon Kingsley Obiukwu, ahead of 2027 general elections. The women made the vowed during their endorsement ceremony/presentation of expression form by the…
In the main, may I express my sincere gratitude to my teeming supporters who thronged the Margaret Ekpo International Airport yesterday, Friday ,8 May to welcome me back to the state after a two- week sojourn outside the country. I pledge to continue to work together with every one of my supporters to move forward…
The Cross River State Government has officially validated Nigeria’s first Local Government Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Strategic and Investment Plan for Yala Local Government Area, marking a major step toward achieving universal access to safe water and sanitation in the area. The week long validation exercise, which took place at the Obudu Centurion Hotel,…
By Ovat Abeng The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA), Dr. Ossy Onuko, has expressed high praise for Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s recent policy decisions aimed at addressing long-standing social and developmental challenges within the Anambra state capital. Speaking to the press shortly after a high-level meeting with…
By Kelvin Obambon In line with the Inspector General of Police directive on internal security overhaul, the Cross River State Police Command has officially launched the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU). The move which is part of ongoing police reforms aimed at curbing kidnapping, armed robbery, and cult-related violence across the state. The VCRU effectively…
By Ovat Abeng As the world marks this year 2026 World Red Cross Day, the wife of the Anambra State governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo has celebrated the selflessness of members of the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) in the state. In her message, Mrs Soludo said: “Today, we celebrate the courage, compassion, and selfless service…
By Kelvin Obambon In a move that will strengthen biodiversity protection and forest management, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Nigeria has formally presented a suite of high-grade field equipment to the Cross River State Forestry Commission. The donation, supported by the European Union (EU), aims to enhance the operational capacity of forest rangers and monitors…
By Zana Akpagu Media Former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Ntufam Sir Prof. Zana Itiunbe Akpagu, has formally resigned his membership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing uncertainties arising from unresolved court cases and legal challenges surrounding the party. In a resignation letter dated 26th April, 2026, and addressed to the ADC Chairman…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a warning that Cross River, Edo and 17 states across the country may experience flash flooding in the coming days due to expected heavy early rains. In an advisory released on Thursday, NiMet explained that the flooding risk is heightened because dry and hardened soils will prevent water…
