By Ovat Abeng As the world marks this year 2026 hypertension day, wife of the Anambra State governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has residents of the state to prioritise regular medical check-ups to avoid unforeseen circumstances. Mrs Soludo who stated this via statement released in Awka, on Thursday, to commemorate the day, said routine blood pressure…
Stakeholders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Obubra 1 State Constituency of Cross River State have unanimously affirmed Ernest Joes as their preferred candidate for the Cross River State House of Assembly ahead of the 2027 general elections. The affirmation exercise took place on Wednesday during the APC primaries held at the…
By Ovat Abeng Fidelity Bank has pledged to partner with the Anambra State Ministry of Information and Value Reformation on the state government’s planned moral and ethical rebirth campaign. The assurance came on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, when a delegation from the bank’s Ziks Avenue, Awka branch visited the newly reappointed Commissioner for Information, Dr….
The Cross River State Carnival Commission has explained the reasons behind the decision to continue unveiling Carnival Calabar outside Cross River State, following reactions from residents and Nigerians questioning why the 2026 edition will be launched in Lagos. The 2026 Carnival Calabar unveiling is scheduled to hold on May 31, 2026, at Eko Hotels &…
The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria has disclosed that technology alone cannot transform the nations public service. The assertion Was made by the CIPM President Mr Ahmed Gobir on Wednesday in Calabar during the Fifth Annual Branch Conference and 44th Branch Anniversary of the Cross River branch of the institute. The theme of…
Determined to reduce rapid deforestation, carbon emissions and promoting alternative energy sources in rural communities, a non governmental organization (NGO), Save the Earth Initiative (SEI) with support from Global GreenGrants Funds (GGF) has taken an environmental campaign to schools in Cross River state. The project which is a pilot scheme, commenced on Monday, May 18…
By Kelvin Obambon In a determination to transform its agricultural landscape and eliminate dependence on neighbouring states for planting materials, the Cross River State Government has officially flagged off the 2026 wet season farming with the introduction of rapid multiplication technologies and free input distribution. Speaking on Wednesday at a well-attended event in Calabar,…
By Hon. P. Amajama Media The political atmosphere across Cross River North Senatorial District has received a major boost of optimism and renewed expectations following the official acquisition of the Expression of Interest Form by frontline political figure, Patrick Amajama, signalling the formal commencement of what many observers have described as a bold and people-oriented…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Police Command has said that it will continued to demonstrate its commitment to protecting lives and showing compassion to members of the public. This follows according to the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who stated this in a statement, the rescue of an unconscious male pedestrian…
By Ovat Abeng The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, has reaffirmed his resolve to position the Agency as Nigeria’s first AI-native ICT institution, in line with Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s vision of building a smart and liveable homeland. Agbata made this known during the Agency’s Second…
