… Declare Support for President Tinubu, Gov Otu A major political tremor is shaking the foundation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Cross River North senatorial district, as influential party stakeholders have signaled their intention to defect en masse to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This anticipated shift comes in solidarity with…
By Ovat Abeng A Chieftain of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) and the deputy mayor of Idemili South local government area of Anambra state, Hon. Ifeanyi Christopher Anakuba, has supported 200 micro and petty traders in Ojoto community, with nonrefundable loan of N20m to boost their business ventures. The ceremony was performed at the…
By Ovat Abeng A group, South East Business and Investment Summit (SEBIS 2.0), has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently equipped Ikom-Cameroon border located in- between Mfum in Cross River State and Ikok in Cameroon to help revive the fast-dying socio-economic wellbeing of the region. The Executive Secretary of SEBIS, Dr Ifedi Okwenna…
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or “the Group”) has released its Unaudited Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements as of September 30, 2025, to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and London Stock Exchange (LSE). The Group posted profit before tax of ₦900.8billion on the back of strong performance on the core earnings lines of interest…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed an attempted armed attack on Ezinifite Community, Nnewi South Local Government Area of the State in the early hours of Monday 27th October 2025. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga confirmed the incident in a statement in Awka. He said the attack was…
By Kelvin Obambon Stakeholders in Cross River’s revenue sector have unanimously resolved to establish Local Government Revenue Committees (LGRCs) across the 18 councils, a crucial step aimed at ensuring the effective implementation of the newly signed Nigerian Tax Administration Act, 2025. The resolution was the highlight of the Joint State Revenue Committee (JOSREC) meeting and…
By Kelvin Obambon The Coalition of Concerned Academics (COCA) from various tertiary institutions in Cross River State has unanimously passed a vote of confidence and endorsed both President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Bassey Edet Otu for a second term in office. The endorsement, released in a formal communiqué, follows a critical assessment of…
Cross River State Governor, Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu, on Tuesday, presented a total budget outlay of ₦780.59 billion for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly, describing it as a “Budget of Inclusive Growth” designed to consolidate on the gains of his administration’s People First philosophy. Presenting the Appropriation Bill before…
By Ovat Abeng The Manager/Principal, St. Michael’s Model Comprehensive Secondary School, Nimo in Njikoka Local Government Area (LGA), Anambra State, Rev. Fr. Dennis Nwabueze, has sought support of relevant stakeholders in uplifting the institution to a computer-Based Test (CBT) centre for writing of the West African Examination Centre (WAEC). Nwabueze stated this on Sunday during…
The Oden Ewa Foundation has released the list of successful candidates for its 2025 Scholarship Programme at the Federal Polytechnic, Ugep. The scholarship, designed to run for ten (10) years, aims to empower Nigerian youths through quality education and skill development in line with global trends in Artificial Intelligence and manpower development. Each year, 150…
