The Executive Chairman of Obubra Local Government Area, Hon. Kingsley Ibon Arikpo, has continued to redefine grassroots governance with the ongoing renovation and reconstruction of key structures within the Obubra Local Government Council Secretariat. The facelift is part of the chairman’s efforts to improve the working environment for staff, enhance public service delivery, and restore…
By Ovat Abeng Despite the Federal High Court pronouncement against the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra state, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party has issued nomination forms to candidates of national and state assemblies of the party. Recall that the Federal High Court Abuja had ruled that Sen Emma…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Commissioner for Environment, Dr Clem Aguiyi, has asserted that the people of the State would sustained governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s legacy of making Anambra a clean, green and sustainable environment for residents and visitors after leaving office. Aguiyi gave the assertion while speaking with journalists at his office in…
By Orok Duke, Ph.D “That’s the way the cookie crumbles,” is an idiom used to accept an unfortunate or disappointing situation that cannot be changed. The phrase and its attendant and underlying philosophy means that things don’t always go as planned, and one simply has to accept the outcome and move on. I am writing,…
The Management of General Hospital, Calabar, has noted with concern a misleading video circulating on social media, which falsely alleged that the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, visited the hospital to commission a soakaway pit. For the avoidance of doubt, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk did not visit the General Hospital to commission…
By Joseph Odok, Ph.D The reasoning of most people in Cross River State (CRS) is truly amazing. I won’t cry today if I broke any laws of the state and Ayade (under the full influence of Alphonsus Ogar Eba) that made Ayade come after me for breaking the law. Have people forgotten what Cross River…
President Bola Tinubu has called on member states of the United Nations to incorporate the Preamble to the UN Charter into their national constitutions, saying the move would reinforce global peace, justice, human dignity and international cooperation. Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim, made this known on Monday during an informal…
Surefoot International School (SIS), Calabar, has celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2026, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, innovation and character formation. Founded in 2008, Surefoot International School is an inclusive day and boarding international school built on strong Christian values, with a vision to nurture young people who are…
By Ovat Abeng Candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance APGA, for Dunukofia/Njikoka/Anaocha Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general election, Barrister Chukwudi Oli has been endorsed by a group made up of members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressives Congress (APC), and, Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Njikoka local government area, a…
By Ovat Abeng As the World celebrate this year 2026 World Peace Day, an advocacy group, Peace and Positive Living Awareness Centre (PEPOLAC), has urged Nigerians to see the fight against insecurity in the country as a collective responsibility. The group says sustainable peace requires justice, inclusive governance, youth empowerment and stronger grassroot collaborative action…
