By Ovat Abeng A notable philanthropist and the founder of Sir Emeka Offor Foundation (SEOF), Emeka Offor, has gave out over 6000 bags of 50 kilogrammes of long-grain rice to over 3000 indigent widows of Oraifite community in Ekwisigo local government area of Anambra State. The distribution exercise took place at the Foundation’s warehouse along…
The Commissioner representing Cross River State on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, Ph.D., has expressed deep concern and sadness following a devastating fire outbreak that gutted major sections of the SPAR Mall (Calabar Mall) in the early hours of Saturday, August 22, 2026. In a press statement…
By Kelvin Obambon Political leaders from Abi Local Government Area on Sunday held a strategic meeting with the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Cross River Central Senatorial District, Hon. Oden Ewa, to discuss the future of the constituency and the need for greater political cooperation. The delegation was led by Rt. Hon. John…
By Nsan Ndoma-Neji Territorial Archbishop of Calabar, Archbishop Josef Bassey, has appealed for city-wide support for business owners, workers and families affected by Saturday’s inferno that wrecked a portion of multi -million nair Calabar shopping Mall, popularly known as SPAR Mall. The cleric described the fire as a devastating blow to the city’s commercial heart…
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Offiong Offiong, on Sunday barred worshippers from accessing the University of Calabar Chapel of Redemption for their service. The development occurred despite a Federal High Court injunction restraining the vice-chancellor from interfering with the chapel’s activities or locking its premises. The court had issued the injunction on…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Police Command, said it has sustained its intelligence-led and joint security operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks and violent non-state actors across the State, recording a significant operational breakthrough in the early hours of Saturday, 22nd August 2026, at Amiyi, Ogbaru Local Government Area of the State. According to…
By Amawu Cletus Albert Amawu The ongoing controversy surrounding Ms. Beatrice Akpala and the driver involved in the incident at Igoli, Ogoja, deserves a more balanced and factual conversation. From the account available to us, the vehicle belonging to Beatrice was properly parked when the driver drove directly into it, scratching and damaging the vehicle….
By Kelvin Obambon Senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Cross River Central, Hon. Oden Ewa has expressed strong optimism regarding the electoral prospects of the party, declaring that victory is secured due to the leadership of Governor Bassey Edet Otu. Speaking on Saturday while hosting party faithful to Leboku New Yam Festival…
Alumni of the University of Calabar Faculty of Law, Class of 1994, have said their goal is to position the faculty on the global map through strategic support and mentorship. The group made the pledge on Friday during a courtesy visit to the Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Michael Ibanga, 32 years after graduation. Chairman…
By Kelvin Obambon Hundreds of support groups from Cross River Central Senatorial District on Saturday paid homage to the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate, Hon. Oden Ewa, during the Leboku Festival at his residence in Ugep, declaring their total support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Bassey Edet Otu, and all APC candidates in…
