By Uket Oka The Nigerian Communication Satellite (NIGCOMSAT), has been commended for empowering Cross River youths with cutting-edge knowledge in satellite technology and digital communication. The state governor, Prince Bassey Otu, made the commendation, Monday, while declaring a 5-day NIGCOMSAT Youth empowerment workshop organised by NIGCOMSAT in collaboration with the Cross River State Government through…
…Eyes automobile, agriculture and CNG One of Nigeria’s thriving business conglomerates, Innoson Group of companies, has expressed readiness to invest heavily in Cross River, Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Edet Otu on Local Content, Amb. Awatt Caleb, confirmed. Dr Innocent Chukwuma, Chairman of Innoson Group, made his intentions known when the Governor’s Aide visited him…
By Ovat Abeng The candidate of Action Alliance, AA, in the November 8, 2025 governorship election in Anambra state, Ozo Jephat Ezechukwu Nweke has called on the incumbent governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo and other candidates participating in the election to try and play by the rules and avoid the temptation of blackmailing others to gain…
By Ovat Abeng Management of University on the Niger (UNINIGER), Umunya in Oyi local government area of Anambra state has suspended a security personnel following altercation with female student of the institution. The institution, in a statement titled, “Response to recent incident involving security personnel and a student”, signed by Ag. Registrar, Ven Dr Chinedu…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspects involved in a self-orchestrated kidnap incident designed to extort money from the victim’s own family. The suspects are Chinecherem Okonkwo ‘f’ age 28years old and Chinecherem Aronu ‘m’ age 30years old According to the State Police Public Relations Officer SP Tochukwu Ikenga who…
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has advocated for the creation of new states, greater inclusion of women and persons with disabilities in governance, and the establishment of state police as part of ongoing efforts to amend the 1999 Constitution. Speaking through his deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, at the South-South Zonal Public Hearing…
By Ovat Abeng The people of Nawfia community, in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, went around the streets in jubilation as the community conduct a free, fair, and peaceful election to reelect it President General, Chief Daniel Okoye for a second term in office amidst tight security. It was gathered that the election…
By Ovat Abeng Anambra governor’s wife and founder of the non-governmental crusade, Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo Initiative, Dr. Nonye Soludo has received a merit award for leading a healthy living revolution and advancing public health advocacy with her movement in Anambra State. The award was presented by the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Anambra State…
By Amawu Cletus Albert Amawu In a significant move to enhance grassroots healthcare delivery, Community Health Practitioners converged on Ikom for the 2025 edition of the Mandatory Continuous Professional Development Programme (MCPDP) for Community Health Practitioners, organised by the Community Health Institute (CHI), in collaboration with the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria (CHPRBN)…
By Ovat Abeng Honourable Azuka Okwuosa has clinched the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the August 16, 2025 senatorial by-election for Anambra South Senatorial zone. Okwuosa defeated Dr.Obinna Uzor to clinch the ticket. It was gathered that the Anambra South Senatorial by-election is to replace late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, who died a…
