By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) says it is 90 percent ready for the local government council elections scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2026, with all electoral materials deployed to the state and personnel trained. The ANSIEC Commissioner in charge of Information and Publicity, Chief Tony Chinedu, disclosed this on Wednesday,…
…Says poll not about money bags By Anthony Uwadiegwu The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Cross River State, Sir Arthur Javis Archibong, has declared his readiness to engage the Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu in an open debate at any time and venue of the governor’s choosing, provided the governor himself will be present….
By Ovat Abeng The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Unizik), Awka, Anambra State, has suspended Professor Ifeanyi Odinye of the Department of Chinese Studies for a period of three months over alleged sexual molestation of a student, which , it said, violated the university’s General and Academic Regulations. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof….
By Ovat Abeng The wife of Anambra State governor and the founder of Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo Initiative, Dr Mrs Nonye Soludo, has urged Anambra residents and Nigeria as a whole to use the Eid-el-Maulud celebration to show greater kindness and understanding to one another. Mrs Soludo who’s goodwill message was contained in a…
…Says he will continue to prioritize students welfare By Kelvin Obambon The leading senatorial candidate for Cross River Central, Hon. Oden Ewa on Monday received the students most supportive leader award from the National Association of Business Education Students, University of Calabar Chapter (NABES – UCC). Presenting the award to the APC senatorial hopeful at…
By Christian Ita At 41, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong has already built a public service career that cuts across financial management, state administration, legislative representation and regional development. His journey, however, is not defined only by the offices he has occupied, but by the relationships he has built and the lives he has touched. He entered…
By Effiom Gertrude The Ideal Progressive Movement has declared its full support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections, formally endorsing all APC candidates and pledging 100 percent support for the party. The declaration was made at the movement’s inaugural meeting, which attracted members, supporters and distinguished leaders who have…
By Kelvin Obambon Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State has announced N50 million for the construction of the Ugep Peace Stadium, a key request made by the Obol Lopon of Ugep and Traditional Ruler of Yakurr, during the 21st edition of the Leboku International New Yam Festival held on Monday at the venue…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Cross River Central Senatorial District, Hon. Oden Ewa, on Sunday, paid a courtesy visit to former Governor His Excellency, Chief Clement Ebri, at his country residence in Mkpani. The high-level engagement formed part of ongoing political consultations and stakeholders coordination as political parties strategize ahead of the…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Consultative Forum (CRSCF) has applauded the Presidency and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following key appointments into the party’s 2027 Presidential Campaign Council. In a statement released in Calabar on Monday and jointly signed by the Forum’s Chairman, Barr. Eyo Nsa Ekpo and the Secretary…
