By Mark Eneng The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Cross River State Chapter, has declared that the body remains the only constitutionally recognized umbrella platform for youths in the state, directing all youth organizations to operate within its statutory framework. The resolution formed part of decisions reached at an enlarged meeting of the State…
By Ovat Abeng Third daughter of Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, Oduko Soludo, has graduated with a First-Class Honours degree in Neuroscience from the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom. Her mother, Mrs. Nonye Soludo, congratulated her on the achievement, describing it as the result of hard work, sacrifice and faith in God. In a congratulatory message,…
By Ovat Abeng The South East Zonal Leader of Relax Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria (RTIFN), High Chief Johnbosco Onunkwo, has counselled students from the Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, on the need to study hard, saying that such was important to be successful in life after graduation. Onunkwo give the admonition…
For some, a birthday is simply another milestone. For others, it is an opportunity to reflect on a life of purpose, service and enduring impact. As Rt. Hon. (Chief) Orok Otu Duke, PhD, the Cross River State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), celebrates his 65th birthday today, Cross River…
By Solomon Azu In a swift demonstration of its zero-tolerance policy against the sabotage of Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII), the Cross River State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has successfully dismantled a syndicate that specialises in the vandalization and trafficking of telecommunication mast components. A statement by the Command’s…
By Kelvin Obambon The National Population Commission (NPC) on Thursday announced the full nationwide rollout of digital birth and death registration through the VitalReg platform, a move the Commission says will modernize Nigeria’s Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) system and improve access to identity services. The announcement was made by Dr Aminu Yusuf, NPC…
The Federal Government on Wednesday launched the YOUTHCRED for Entrepreneurs initiative to provide affordable loans for young entrepreneurs and improve access to business financing. According to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, the loan scheme is designed to provide between N200,000 and N2 million to 500,000 young entrepreneurs. The…
By Ovat Abeng The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State, Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie, has reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to eradicating cultism among its students, stating that the Polytechnic maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards cultism. Awuzie disclosed this while speaking with Journalists at the 1st anniversary Thanksgiving Mass of the VIce Chancellor, Chukwuemeka…
By Ovat Abeng As the World celebrate this year 2026 World Brain Day, Wife of the Anambra State governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has urged Nigerians to adopt healthier lifestyles, noting that maintaining a healthy brain is essential to achieving overall wellbeing. Mrs Soludo who is also the founder of the non-governmental organisation, Healthy Living with…
By Ovat Abeng The Chairman of Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Hon ThankGod Chibuike Anago has officially inaugurated a modern reconstructed and refurbished classroom blocks at the Community Secondary School (CSS), Awba-Ofemili, in the council area. The blocked houses a befitting examination hall, administrative office for the Principal, and Science Laboratory respectively….
