By Ovat Abeng No fewer than 30 youths drawn from Anambra State and beyond have received financial empowerment from Faithspiration Initiative during their just concluded youth forum season 3. The event, themed “Ablazed with the Fire of God,” held at the Basilica Square of the Most Holy Trinity, Onitsha, on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, brought…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Forestry Commission has issued a stern directive to timber dealers across the state, ordering the immediate evacuation of all timber illegally dumped along roadsides. In a move aimed at restoring order to the state’s forestry sector, the Commission has provided a two-week grace period for dealers to move…
Following media smear campaigns against Obudu, Bekwarra and Obanliku Federal Constituency producing the next Senator of Cross River North, Emmanuel Olayi has appealed to Governor Bassey Otu to endure that the principle of equity is upheld. Olayi made the appeal during a meeting with the governor at the Government House, Calabar. He disclosed that the…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a Nigerian medical doctor and an Ivorian over their alleged involvement in cocaine trafficking. The agency said the Ivorian suspect, Gohouri Michael, 41, was apprehended at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, during the outward clearance of passengers on an Ethiopian Airlines flight to…
By Ovat Abeng The African Democratic Congress ADC Presidential hopeful, Mr Peter Obi, the serving member representing Idemili North and South Federal Constituency, Hon Uchenna Harris Okonkwo, National Chairman of the All Progressive Grand Alliance APGA, Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa and the Managing Director of Janksmay Global Services, Engr Ifeamyi Michael Onwuachu, has empowered no less…
The Federal Government has approved the implementation of the 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures, FPM, introducing sweeping changes to import tariffs aimed at stimulating growth across key sectors of the economy. The approval was conveyed in a document dated April 1, 2026, and signed by the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun. The new policy replaces the…
By Ovat Abeng The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has conducted state congresses in Anambra State, electing new executive committees through consensus arrangements amid declarations of unity and party consolidation. The congress held, on Saturday, at the Kyrie Events Centre, Awka, saw the emergence of a new State Executive Committee through the affirmation of Christopher Nwosu,…
Olatunde Funke, a 42-year-old lady who was previously reported missing in Ilara-Mokin, Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State, was discovered in a motel in Ugbe-Akoko, Akoko North-East Local Government Area, under circumstances that have sparked outrage throughout the state. Her disappearance had initially triggered widespread concern among residents and family members after she reportedly…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Government, has debunked a publication making the round that a structure collapse at the new Government House, describing the claims as false and misleading. It was gathered that a report trending online said a structure within the new Government House collapsed following a heavy rainstorm on Thursday, April 9,…
Happy birthday Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar, Chief of Staff to the Governor of Cross River State. On this special day, we celebrate not just another year of your life, but dedication, wisdom, and leadership you bring to the service of Cross River State. May this new year grant you greater strength, good health and continued impact…
