By Anthony Uwadiegwu Workers of Neuro Psychiatric hospital, Calabar, on Monday clashed with the hospital’s Acting Chief Medical Director (CMD), Dr Theophilus Osim for flaunting ministry’s directive on the appointment of a substantive CMD. The staff, through their union, Senior Staff Association of Universities, Teaching Hospitals, Research Institutes and Associated Institutions (SSAUTHRIAI), made this known…
By Dr Efio-Ita Nyok Mlumun, 17, looks through her well-worn notebook in the dusty courtyard of a northern Cross River secondary school. Her grades are in the high 80s, and she writes neatly, but there is a persistent worry in her eyes. The family’s daily meals are barely within her father’s means as a menial…
As Miss Ideal Nigeria 2025 approaches its grand finale in November in Lagos, excitement is building. The pageant, a reality-show-style competition developed by House of Twitch in association with Urock Media and Party Jollof Africa, has captivated fans across the country. With a combination of glamour, talent, and social impact, Miss Ideal Nigeria continues to…
By Ovat Abeng The leadership of Cattle Dealers Association of Nigeria, Amasea branch, Anambra State, on Saturday passed a vote of confidence in the administration of Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, endorsing the governor’s second term bid ahead of the November 8, 2025 governorship election. Soludo got the endorsement at Chuba Ikpeazu Stadium, Onitsha, where over…
By Ovat Abeng Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has assure corps members serving in the state of safety and better welfare. The governor gave the assurance when the State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Awka, over the weekend. The Coordinator Mrs Pauline…
By Sylvia Okoi The Director General of the Cross River Geographic Information Agency (CRGIA), Mr. William Archibong, has called for stronger collaboration between traditional institutions and his agency to ensure effective land administration across the state. Archibong made the call when he led a delegation to the Paramount Ruler of Yakurr and Obol Lopon of…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Police Operatives attached to Rapid Response Squad Akwuzu acting on credible information on 22nd August, 2025 arrest one Akpan Godwin ‘m’, aged 65 years, in possession of 1,100 rounds of live ammunition in Nkpor, Onitsha, the commercial city of the State. The state police public relations officer, SP Tochukwu…
By Ovat Abeng The youth wing of Anambra State Town Union Council (ASTUC), on Saturday, held solidarity rally in support of continuation of Agunaechemba and Udo Ga-Achi operatives established by the present administration of governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo to curb crime in the state. They urged politicians not to politicise insecurity in the State. This…
Tragedy struck Amakpu Okuku community in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State on Friday morning when a man in his 50s, identified simply as Odomma, was found dead after allegedly taking his own life. Residents said the father of four, who sold water in jerry cans and buckets, had long struggled with financial…
By Ovat Abeng A United State -based medical doctor and a philanthropist, Dr Odiraa Nwankwor, has enrolled one hundred and forty five indigenes of Nanka community in Orumba North local government area of Anambra State into the State Health Insurance Scheme (ASHIA). The initiative was carried out using the adoption model, which allows individuals or…
