Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has congratulated the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, on his 58th birthday, expressing confidence that his leadership will position the party for greater electoral success. Otu, in a goodwill message marking Yilwatda’s birthday, described the APC chairman as an experienced administrator and…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Government has announced a shift in its youth policy framework, moving away from temporary empowerment schemes to establishing long-term systems focused on employability, skills acquisition, and direct involvement in governance. Speaking at a press conference in Calabar on Monday ahead of the International Youth Day 2026, the Honourable…
By Ovat Abeng The Wife of the Anambra State Governor and Founder of Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo, Dr Mrs Nonye Soludo, has called on Nigerians to preserve and promote their indigenous cultures, languages and values as vital tools for sustainable development and national identity. She made the call through her senior media aide, Daniel…
By Ovat Abeng Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress ( NDC), Mr. Peter Obi has dismissed as false a report attributing to him a statement that Nigerian soldiers should reject any salary increase until after the elections. Obi, in a clarification, said the claim was entirely untrue, stressing that he has profound respect for…
By Tina Todo Mr. Daniel Imo, a 44-year-old indigene of Adadama community in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State, has appealed to the Federal Government, the Cross River State Government and well-meaning Nigerians for support. He said he has remained bedridden for 23 years after suffering a spinal cord injury in a workplace…
By Ovat Abeng The new Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has declared zero tolerance for extortion, charging officers of the command on the need to do their policing job with the fear of God. The declaration was part of the Commissioner’s assumption speech he delivered during a press briefing, held…
By Nkese Eneyo The Cross River State Government’s unwavering commitment to grassroots security and sustainable development received yet another boost as the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Chief Victor Felix Idem, paid an inspection visit to the ongoing construction of the Anantigha Police & Anti-Cultism Station and Barracks in Calabar South Local Government Area….
The Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji, has dismissed concerns over the alleged lavish lifestyles of public officials. Adedeji said President Bola Tinubu does not live extravagantly despite his position. He stated this during an interview with Channels Television, on Sunday, where he was questioned by journalist Seun Okinbaloye about the lifestyles…
By Ovat Abeng The frontline candidate for Dunukofia, Njikoka and Anaocha Federal Constituency of Anambra State ahead of the 2027 general election, under the platform of All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Prince Chukwudi Oli, has called on the women of Enugwu-Ukwu community in Njikoka Local Government Area to remain united and continue to promote…
…Pledge support for 2027 By Ovat Abeng Leaders of the Hausa and Northern communities in Anambra State have dismissed allegations that Mr Peter Obi, candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), discriminated against northerners or ordered the demolition of a mosque during his tenure as Governor of Anambra State. The community leaders, who spoke with…
