Students of the Federal Polytechnic, Ugep, in Cross River State, held a peaceful demonstration at the Governor’s Office in Calabar on Thursday. They strongly opposed reports of plans to appoint a non-indigene as the institution’s substantive Rector. Carrying placards with slogans like “Respect Catchment Area Policy,” “No to Non-Indigene Rector,” and “Our Indigene Deserves the…
By Kelvin Obambon Tensions are mounting in Akamkpa Local Government Area as the New Ekuri community and a local timber firm, Ezemac International Limited, trade accusations over logging activities within one of Nigeria’s most prestigious community-managed forest reserves. The dispute highlights a growing friction between local conservation efforts and commercial logging interests following the lifting…
A Nigerian, Kolawole Ajayi, has sparked widespread reactions on social media after revealing that he left his career as a nursery and primary school teacher in Nigeria to become a full-time suya seller in London. Ajayi’s story gained attention following a viral interview on TikTok by @Onijekujelondon, where he was seen preparing suya while recounting…
By Ovat Abeng Rev. Fr. Lawrence Nwankwo, Chancellor of the Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra state, has celebrated his survival of a 44 minutes ordeal in the hands of gunmen operating in the state. Rev. Fr. Nwankwo, invited friends and locals recently to join him in a Thanksgiving Mass conducted…
By Ovat Lawrence In a strategic move to consolidate the ongoing developmental strides of the Governor Bassey Edet Otu led administration and to strengthen grassroots support ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Irrigation Development, Hon. Johnson Andiambey Ebokpo, KSM, has officially unveiled a socio-political platform known as the “UJIBHADA Progressives…
Major listed brewers in Nigeria generated a combined revenue of over N1.54tn from the sale of beer and other non-alcoholic drinks in the first nine months of 2025, indicating the estimated amount spent by Nigerians on brewery products during the review period, an analysis by The PUNCH shows. According to the unaudited financial statements of…
By Kelvin Obambon The management of the University of Cross River (UNICROSS) has broken its silence regarding the challenges and delays surrounding the institution’s student result portal, citing a complex data migration process and a systemic “fight back” from those profiting from old irregularities. Speaking during a press conference at the Ernest Etim Bassey Press…
By Ovat Abeng The Supreme Head of Liberation Temple Of Absolute God, located at Nri community, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, Prophet Dr. Ramas Okoye-Asuzu, has appealed to the Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, to grant autonomy to Nri Ward One and Nri Ward Two accompany with two Traditional rulers…
Two middle-aged men have been confirmed dead following a violent machete fight in Akpap-Okoyong community, Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State. The tragic incident reportedly stemmed from an argument over the disappearance of a bunch of plantain from a farm. An eyewitness and resident of the community, identified as Ete Mma, told journalists…
By Ovat Abeng A chieftain of the African Democratic party ADC, Mr Peter Obi has presented cheque of N5million to Immaculatata Girl’s Model Secondary School, Nnewi, Anambra state. The presentation took place at the school premises on Wednesday, 14th January, 2026. Addressing both students and staff of the school, Obi said the donation was in…
