Major listed brewers in Nigeria generated a combined revenue of over N1.54tn from the sale of beer and other non-alcoholic drinks in the first nine months of 2025, indicating the estimated amount spent by Nigerians on brewery products during the review period, an analysis by The PUNCH shows. According to the unaudited financial statements of…
By Kelvin Obambon The management of the University of Cross River (UNICROSS) has broken its silence regarding the challenges and delays surrounding the institution’s student result portal, citing a complex data migration process and a systemic “fight back” from those profiting from old irregularities. Speaking during a press conference at the Ernest Etim Bassey Press…
By Ovat Abeng The Supreme Head of Liberation Temple Of Absolute God, located at Nri community, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, Prophet Dr. Ramas Okoye-Asuzu, has appealed to the Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, to grant autonomy to Nri Ward One and Nri Ward Two accompany with two Traditional rulers…
Two middle-aged men have been confirmed dead following a violent machete fight in Akpap-Okoyong community, Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State. The tragic incident reportedly stemmed from an argument over the disappearance of a bunch of plantain from a farm. An eyewitness and resident of the community, identified as Ete Mma, told journalists…
By Ovat Abeng A chieftain of the African Democratic party ADC, Mr Peter Obi has presented cheque of N5million to Immaculatata Girl’s Model Secondary School, Nnewi, Anambra state. The presentation took place at the school premises on Wednesday, 14th January, 2026. Addressing both students and staff of the school, Obi said the donation was in…
By Ovat Abeng Indigenes of Ogwu Ikpele in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State have protested the activities of oil exploration company, Sterling Petroleum Energy Exploration Company (SPEECO) in their community without socio-economic benefits. The indigenes choose the 10th anniversary of SPEECO in their community to stage a protest, calling for government attention over…
By Ovat Abeng A notable Anambra-based Prophet, Dr Ramas Okoye Asuzu, has urged two chieftains and intended Presidential aspirants of the African Democratic party (ADC) and other Nigerians aspiring to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of 2027 general election to suspend their ambitions for the incumbent to complete his eight years in office. Asuzu…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Police Operatives attached to Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu acting on credible information in the early hours of 17th January, 2026 arrested one Friday Akonobi, male, aged 28 years over alleged abduction and murder. The arrest according to the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, is in connection…
By Kingsley Agim and Jessica Ubi Cross River State has commenced a bold reform of its health education sector with the initiation of processes to affiliate state-owned nursing colleges with the University of Calabar (UNICAL) for the award of university degrees, in line with Governor Bassey Otu’s broader health system transformation agenda. The affiliation will…
By Ovat Abeng Over 1,000 women on Wednesday, protested against what they term disenfranchisement in the just concluded Igweship election in Ndiowu community, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The threatened to stormed Anambra Government in protest, if the State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo failed to address them in a short possible time….
