By Kelvin Obambon Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, representing Cross River South Senatorial District has been honored as the “Legislator of the Year” by the Independent Newspaper. The prestigious award was conferred during the media organization’s Silver Jubilee celebration, marking twenty-five years of journalistic excellence. The Senator was unable to attend the ceremony in person as he…
The atmosphere in the ancient city of Calabar was somber on Saturday April 18, 2026, as the remains of the late Associate Professor Edisua Ita, a renowned academic, clergy woman, and development expert, were laid to rest. Among the high-profile dignitaries in attendance was Rt. Hon. Orok Duke PhD, who paid a moving tribute…
By Ovat Abeng The National Working Committee (NWC), of the All Progressive Grand Alliance APGA, has adopted option A4 for all her aspirants contesting the party’s primary election ahead of the 2027 general elections. The adoption method was announced by the National Chairman of the party, Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa at a one-day APGA South -East…
By Ovat Abeng Operatives of the IGP’s Safe School Initiative of the Anambra State Police Command, in the morning of 14th April 2026, arrested one male suspect, Eric Nwombu, for alleged criminal impersonation and unlawful possession of JAMB examination materials. The arrest was contained in a statement issued to Journalists in Awka on Saturday, by…
By Ovat Abeng Stakeholders from the All Progressive Grand Alliance APGA extraction in Anambra South Senatorial District, has urged members of the party to disregard any rumour criticizing the performance of the Senator representing the district at the Red Chamber of the National Assembly Abuja, Senator Emmanuel Nwachukwu. They argue that Senator Nwachukwu six months…
The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the death of a police inspector, Jido Ahmed, attached to 61 Police Mobile Force (PMF), Kontagora, following his involvement in an alleged armed robbery. The inspector died on Thursday at the police clinic in Minna from gunshot injuries sustained during a confrontation with a police patrol team from…
By Ovat Abeng Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a Chieftain of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, Dr Chris Obiajulu Onyekachukwu Nwokedi, has appealed to the party leadership and the governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo to considered him with the party ticket for Ogbaru Federal Constituency. He lamented that he has…
By Ovat Abeng The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Awka branch, has conferred an Award of Excellence on Barrister Chukwudi Oli, a frontline House of Representative aspirant for Dunukofia, Njikoka and Anaocha Federal Constituency of Anambra State. Oli, who is contesting for the seat under the political platform of the All Progressive Grand Alliance APGA ahead…
By Ovat Abeng Anambra State Governor’s wife, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has called on the newly inaugurated executive members of the Women Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (WOWICAN), Anambra State chapter, to use their offices to promote peace, good morals, and healthy living respectively. Soludo called on the women to see motherhood as a…
Former All Progressives Congress (APC) Local Government Chairmanship Aspirant in Bekwarra, Efenji Nicholas, alongside his former campaign coordinator, Tony Eteng, have formally endorsed Cross River State Governor, Prince Bassey Edet Otu, for a second term in office. The endorsement comes with a pledge to mobilize their extensive support base across the state to work assiduously…
