By Ovat Abeng Police operatives attached to the respective Police Divisional Headquarters at Achalla, Okpoko and Ihiala has arrested three suspects involved in car snatching/diversion of trucks and child-stealing. The state police public relations officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this in a statement in Awka on Thursday, said stolen items and vehicles were recover…
By Ovat Abeng The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 8, 2025, Anambra election, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, has vow to forcefully convert any kidnapper’s den located in the state into an industrial hub, if elected as governor. Ukachukwu made the remarks during a meeting with over 200 members of the…
The newly elected chairman of the Guild of Actors, Cross River State chapter, Ambassador Lady Beatrice Akunjom, has expressed gratitude to the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River state Council describing the Union as a “critical stakeholder” in the state’s creative and cultural development. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the…
By Kelvin Obambon Cross River Commissioner for Special Duties and Chairman of the State Green Economy Commission, Hon. Oden Ewa is part of the state delegation to the 80th United Nations General Assembly, taking place in New York, United States of America. The delegation which is led by the Deputy Governor, Dr Peter Odey, also…
By Ovat Abeng At last the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially obtained the fifty million naira ANSAA Out-of-Home Political Campaign Permit from the Anambra State Signage & Advertisement Agency (ANSAA) ahead of the November 8, 2025 governorship election in the state. Present at the permit handover ceremony at the Agency’s headquarters in Awka on…
By Ovat Abeng Ahead of the November 8, 2025 governorship election in Anambra State, the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has vow to take over power from the ruling All Progressive Grand Alliance APGA, saying Anambra too dear to the party. It was gathered that the National Chairman of the party, Prof…
By Kelvin Obambon In recognition of their excellent contributions to the journalism profession in Nigeria, and Cross River in particular, the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Cross River State Council, has conferred the Meritorious Veteran Award Of Excellence In The Media Industry on the Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of PillarToday Newspaper, Mr Anietie Akpan. Also awarded were Mr &…
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or the “Group”) has released its Audited Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements for the period ended June 30, 2025, to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and London Stock Exchange (LSE). The Group recorded profit before tax of ₦600.9billion on the back of strong performance on core earning lines of…
The Cross River State Government has declared its readiness to partner the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on boosting Calabar Carnival and other areas of interest. The Chief of Staff to the Governor, Chief Emmanuel Ironbar said this on Monday, September, 22 when the National President of the NUJ, Alhaji Al Hassan Yahaya and his…
The Special Adviser to the Governor of Cross River State on Asset Management and Recovery, Barr. Gilbert Agbor, has joined family, friends, associates and well wishers to celebrate Prince Ebuta Ojong Ayuk, fondly known as the ‘Prince of Etung,’ on the occasion of his birthday. In a goodwill message, Barr. Agbor described Prince Ayuk as…
