By Kelvin Obambon A prominent political pressure group in Cross River, CODE 888, has formally unveiled its “Complete the 8” campaign, declaring its total endorsement of Governor Bassey Edet Otu and his deputy, Peter Odey, for a second term in office. The group, which previously initiated the “Back to South” campaign in February 2020, stated…
By Ovat Abeng President Bola Tinubu has granted approval for the design and procurement of two major dual carriageway projects aimed at bolstering regional connectivity across the Southeast geopolitical zone. The authorization follows a series of high-level engagements between the Anambra State Government and the Federal Government. Following a meeting between President Tinubu and Governor…
By Ovat Abeng In line with its vision of expanding international collaborations and promoting academic excellence, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kigali Independent University (ULK), Rwanda, to deepen cooperation in teaching, research, innovation and staff/student development. The agreement, drafted in April 2026 and signed…
By Ovat Abeng A 49-year-old man, late Humphrey Obi, has been macheted to death over alleged land tussle between the people of Umuenu quarters and Enugwu quarters of Umuawulu community in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State. Obi a father of four children and a former Chairman of the Umuenu village was reported…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has officially released the names of successful candidates for the recruitment of 50000 Constables into the Nigeria Police Force. According to a press statement signed on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, by Torty Kalu, Head of Protocol and Public Relations at the Commission Headquarters in Abuja, the release of the names…
By David Asu The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, has presented financial support to families who lost loved ones during the recent flood and landslide disasters in Calabar as part of the State Government’s continued commitment to assisting victims affected by the tragic incidents. The financial support was presented on behalf…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State AIDS Control Agency (ANSACA), in collaboration with the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), the Federal Ministry of Health and the West Africa Centre for Public Health and Development, has concluded a two-day recruitment interview for personnel to support the forthcoming Nationwide Integrated Biological and Behavioural Surveillance…
Lagos, Nigeria — July 14, 2026 – Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd (“GTBank” or the “Bank“), the flagship banking subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or the “Group“), has been named the Best Overall Performing Bank in Nigeria in The Banker magazine’s Top 1000 World Banks Rankings 2026. The recognition reaffirms GTBank’s position as…
Lagos, Nigeria – July 14, 2026 – Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or the “Group”) has announced the 2026 rollout of its social impact initiative called #BeatTheDistance. This is a nationwide intervention aimed at supporting school children in underserved communities through the provision of bicycles to ease their daily commute to school. Marking the…
By Kingsley Agim Governor Bassey Edet Otu has received a major vote of confidence from the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), with the council declaring its full support for his administration as it flagged off its nationwide engagement tour from Cross River State. The endorsement came when the National President of the NYCN, Comrade…
