By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River Youth in Politics for Good Governance has called for a definitive end to the “recycling” of long-serving legislators, describing the practice of elongated tenures in the National and State Assemblies as “undemocratic” and akin to “tyranny.” Speaking at a press conference held at the Ernest Etim Bassey Press Center…
By Ovat Abeng Leadership and people of Dunukofia Local government area of Anambra state have called on Chairmen of political parties in Nigeria to concede the 2027 election to candidates from Dunukofia for the Dunukofia, Njikoka and Anaocha (DNA) Federal Constituency. The leaders, including traditional rulers and Presidents General decried what they termed “prolonged exclusion”…
By Ovat Abeng The Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Charles Soludo has called on Nigerian academics to transition from passive teaching to active developmental intellectualism, stressing that the wealth of knowledge within university walls must directly translate into public policy and societal transformation. Delivering a lecture on Tuesday, at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, during…
Support groups under the Suki umbrella have concluded plans to formally adopt President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu ahead of the 2027 general elections. This decision was reached during a strategic meeting convened by Hon. Eric Anderson, where leaders deliberated on grassroots mobilization strategies to strengthen political support…
By Kelvin Obambon In seeking to enhance the professional readiness of future media practitioners, the newly unbundled Department of Journalism and Media Studies at the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has sought a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council. The Acting Head of Department, Dr. Kwita Dan-Obo, led a…
My journey in life and leadership began as a young girl with a deep passion for community development and service to humanity. This passion led me into the NGO/CSO space, where I gained valuable experience working directly with communities—mobilizing, educating, and empowering people, especially women and youths. That foundation shaped my understanding of real needs…
By Ovat Abeng Justice M.B.K Mohammed of the Federal High Court Awka, Anambra State, has called on practicing lawyers in Anambra State to desist from shielding suspects standing trial over cases of defamation, bullying, assault and other crime against fellow members of the profession during court hearings. Mohammed made the called shortly after granting interim…
The Cross River State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke PhD, has called on residents of the state to leverage the Commission’s newly digitized procurement framework to foster transparency and business growth. Speaking at the conclusion of a high-level training workshop themed “Promoting Best Procurement…
A new dimension has been added to the political landscape of Cross River State as Francis Ekpo officially declared his intention to contest for the Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives. In a bold and pointed statement that has already begun to stir conversations across the constituency, Ekpo emphasized that representation…
In a symbolic and culturally significant visit, Dr Obah Edom Tawo, aspirant for the Obubra Etung Federal House of Representatives seat, paid homage to HRM Patrick Erong, the Kwididen and Clan Head of Adun Kingdom in Obubra Local Government Area, seeking royal blessings ahead of the election process. The visit, marked by tradition and community engagement,…
