By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Elders Advisory Council, operating under the umbrella of the Cross River State Consultative Forum (CRSCF), has formally adopted its operational terms of reference and endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Bassey Edet Otu for second terms ahead of the 2027 general elections. The council reached these resolutions…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, has dismisses an online publication making the round that Amichi community in Nnewi South Local Government Area of the State is currently in crisis over the leadership of Amichi Development Union (ADU). The State Commissioner in charge of the Ministry, Barrister…
By Ovat Abeng The traditional ruler of Awba-Ofemili in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State, His Royal Majesty, Igwe Ezekwesili Ernest Maduagwuna (Ofemili 1 of Awba-Ofemili), has cries out that suspected hoodlums have practically taken over the community as the have laid siege to his people’s farmland with a heavy destruction of yam/rice…
By Ovat Abeng Chief Sir Joseph Ebere Ezeokafor, chairman of Jezco Group of Companies and father of popular social media personality, Jowi Zaza, has regained his freedom after days in the custody of his abductors. The Anambra State Police Command on Saturday confirmed the release of Ezeokafor and a Rev. Sister who were abducted by…
By Our Reporter The Chairman of Yakurr Local Government Area and head of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Cross River State, Yibala Inyang, has strongly dismissed claims that local governments in the state are underfunded or starved of resources. Speaking in response to allegations raised by PDP governorship candidate, Sir Arthur…
By Michael Eja Governments should not be judged only by what they start, but by what they are able to sustain, consolidate and turn into lasting institutions. That is why the debate over Governor Bassey Edet Otu’s second-term bid should go beyond politics. It should be about continuity and whether the foundations being laid across…
By Kelvin Obambon The internal leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River has taken a fresh turn as Mr Julius Udayi, representing the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN)-led national leadership, has declared himself the legitimate governorship candidate of the party in the state. Addressing journalists at a press briefing in Calabar on…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Police Command, said it has recorded another significant feat during a routine patrol operation with operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU). According to the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga in a statement in Awka, on Thursday, said during the operation, the team recovered two…
By Our Correspondent The kidnappers of Jezco chief, Chief Sir Joseph Ezeokafor, have reportedly demanded N1.5 billion ransom for his release, after initially asking the family to pay N700 million. A close source within the family, who spoke on condition of anonymity, disclosed this, saying the kidnappers had established contact with the family following Ezeokafor’s…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Oji Ama on Thursday, 13th August 2026, called on stakeholders in Anambra North Senatorial District to strengthen collaboration with the Police and other security agencies towards achieving greater safety, security and sustainable peace across the State. The CP made the call while engaging security…
