By Our Reporter The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has levelled sharp criticisms against the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration over growing security disparities, following reports of recurring burglaries in the immediate neighbourhood of the Cross River State Governor’s private residence. Speaking on the state of security in Calabar via…
Trace in the City in partnership with Tomtom is set to connect with students across five Nigerian campuses from November 13th to November 24th, with TomTom joining the tour to deliver entertainment-led experiences, interactive booth activities, and opportunities for attendees to win prizes. The campus tour will kick off at University of Abuja on November…
By Ovat Abeng The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra State Sector Command, has confirmed a fatal road traffic crash involving a Toyota Camry car along the Awka–Enugu Expressway, opposite the Old Government House, Awka, in the early hours of Monday, 2nd November, 2026. The FRSC State Sector Public Education Officer, SRC Margaret B. Onabe,…
By Our Reporter The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) Branch, on Monday resolved to resume its suspended strike action over the non-implementation of key aspects of the renegotiated 2025 agreement between the Federal Government and ASUU, particularly outstanding welfare demands. The decision was taken at an emergency congress…
For some years, plantain chip has been one of Nigeria’s ultimate snacks which is affordable, accessible, and portable. But as inflation hovers at historic highs, a sinister economic survival tactic has crept into the informal food sector. Economy&Lifestyle discovered that to cut costs and keep chips crispy for days, some street entrepreneurs are turning to a…
President Bola Tinubu says he is laser focused on ushering prosperity to millions of Nigerians. He added that the nation’s economy has emerged from a difficult period, expressing optimism that the reforms introduced by his administration will deliver sustainable development. Tinubu spoke on Monday while reflecting on his visit to Saudi Arabia, where he performed…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has flagged 268 records in its preliminary Register of Voters for suspected artificial intelligence-generated photographs and other irregularities, as it begins a process to clean up the database ahead of the 2027 general elections. The commission’s Director of Information and Communication Technology, Lawrence Bayode, disclosed this on Channels Television’s Sunday…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Police Command has rescued a 10-year-old boy, identified as Chinecherem Onuwasoanya, who lost his way home after going out to play in Okpoko, Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this in a statement in Awka on Sunday, said the rescue…
Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has declared that Cross River State will deliver 18 over 18 local government areas for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027, saying APC was cheated in the 2023 presidential election where it won only seven LGAs. Otu spoke in Calabar on Sunday during inspection of preparations for President…
By Kelvin Obambon Cross River State’s proposed 2027 budget estimate of N987.8 billion is designed for consolidation rather than expansion, Special Adviser to the Governor on Budget Monitoring and Evaluation, Dr Peter Uklala said on Saturday. Giving an analysis of the proposed budget in Calabar, Dr Uklala described the estimate, already laid before the State…
