By Kelvin Obambon The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Professor Offiong Effanga Offiong, has announced that the institution is set to graduate a total of 10,820 students during its upcoming 38th Convocation Ceremony. Speaking during a press conference in Calabar on Thursday, April 2, 2026, to herald the commencement of the graduation…
By Ovat Abeng The Special Anti-Touting Squad, Anambra State (SASA) on Thursday, carried out a significant enforcement operation against illicit drug activities in Onitsha, culminating in the public destruction of hard drugs valued at over N80 million. Speaking during the operation, the Managing Director of SASA, Monday Nwokoye, reiterated the agency’s zero-tolerance stance on drug…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Government has invited interested and qualified civil servants in the state, to apply for the post of permanent secretary in the state civil service. This was contained in a public service announcement signed by the Anambra State Head of Service, Ngozi Iwouno and made available to journalists on Thursday….
… Over 50 surgeries, 300 eye glasses, general consultation Over 1000 residents of Cross River State have benefited from a free medical outreach organised by Youth Swagger Medical Outreach, (powered by Grace Network Evangelical Outreach) offering free surgeries and dental care to residents who cannot afford the cost of medical treatment. The outreach, which took…
By Ovat Abeng Ahead of the forthcoming Easter celebration, the Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has reassured members of the public of its determination to ensure their safety and security before, during, and after the celebrations. Consequently, Commandant Maku Olatunde, the NSCDC State Commandant, has ordered the deployment…
The attention of the Management of the Teachers Continuous Training Institute (TCTI), Cross River State, has been drawn to a sensationalized report authored by one Patrick Obia of CrossRiverWatch. The publication levels several unsubstantiated and frivolous allegations against the Institute and its leadership. Since its inception in 2021 under the pioneering leadership of the Director-General,…
By Our Reporter Residents of Calabar and across Cross River State have expressed growing frustration and anger toward the Director General of the State Electrification Agency (SEA), Francis Ekpo, over the persistent failure to connect and power communities despite provision of transformers by the state government. The outcry comes amid allegations that the DG’s actions…
By Ovat Abeng The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Anambra State Command has deployed 1500 personnel, including Special Marshals, to oversee key traffic points across the state for the Easter celebration. The deployment noticed was contained in a statement signed and made available to Journalists in Awka on Wednesday by the Sector Public Education Officer,…
By Ovat Abeng The Managing Director of Anambra State Electricity Regulatory Commission (ASERC), Prof Frank Nwoye Okafor has assured the residents of Anambra State that they would start enjoying regular power supply as soon as the draft electricity regulations are ready. Prof Okafor made the assurance in Onitsha, Anambra State on Wednesday, April 1st, 2026,…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Chapter of Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), on Tuesday celebrated this year 2026 World International Women’s Day with recognition of outstanding personalities from the State for their various outstanding contributions in Politics, Education, Society and Philanthropy. The event took place at Prof Dura Akunyili Women Development Centre Awka….
