By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a notorious cultist, Mr Favour Izunna, aged 22 years over the gruesome killing of five persons at Obosi community in Idemili North Local Government Area of the State. The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga disclosed the arrest in a statement signed and…
By Ovat Abeng The Executive Chairman of Nnewi North Local Government Area, Echezona Anazodo, has outlined a bold vision for Nnewi markets in alignment with the urban renewal agenda of Anambra State Governor, Charles Chukwuma Soludo. Addressing a town hall meeting during the Nnewi community’s monthly gathering on Sunday, Hon. Anazodo stressed that the governor…
The Iboku political bloc in Odukpani local government area of Cross River State on Sunday informed the House of Representatives member, representing Odukpani/Calabar Municipality federal constituency that they have to wait for a directive from governor Bassey Otu before taking a definite position on who to support. Leaders of the bloc made the statement during…
The Southern Senatorial District Leadership Forum of the All Progressives Congress, APC headed by Barr. Eyo Nsa Ekpo, has completed screening of aspirants ahead of the 2027 elections. The weeklong exercise, described by aspirants and observers as Transparent and thorough, involved assessment of relevant documents such as educational certificates, evidence of party membership and other…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Police Command, has arrested two suspects in connection with the gruesome murder of three members of the same family including a two year old girl whose bodies were discovered in a shallow grave in Ukpor, Nnewi South Local Government Area of the State over land dispute. The arrest was…
By Ovat Abeng Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has forwarded 18 commissioner nominees to the state House of Assembly, virtually two months in office. The former Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor returns as Information and Value Reformation, same with former Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Ben Obidike, Commissioner for Lands, Prof Offonze Amucheazi…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra state government has stated that Chief Austin Ndigwe has denied authorizing any individual or group to report that he is still the Traditional ruler of (“Eze Uzu III” ) of Awka Kingdom, as reported by the press. According to the government, Ndigwe formally renounced claims that he is still presenting…
By Kelvin Obambon In a move aimed at restoring the glory days of sports in Cross River State, the Chairman of the State Sports Commission, Hon. Etta Lawrence, on Monday inaugurated new leaderships for the state’s various sports associations at the UJ Esuene Stadium, Calabar. Highlighting the ceremony was the inauguration of Rt. Hon. Orok…
The Cross River State Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Development reminds all cocoa, coffee, oil palm, and rubber farmers across the State that the ongoing Traceability Registration Exercise is very important. This exercise will help ensure that your farm produce can continue to be sold in international markets and meet global standards. All farmers are…
By Kingsley Agim Cross River State has once again recorded a major public health milestone the following the successful treatment and discharge of the state’s only confirmed case. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, disclosed that the lone case was confirmed on April 16, 2026, by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control…
