By Kelvin Obambon She Means Business, a global community supporting female entrepreneurs, has announced that its inaugural African Women in Business Expo will take place in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. The three-day event will bring together over 300 businesswomen vying for mentorship, international growth opportunities, and financial grants ranging from ₦100,000 to ₦500,000….
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Government has extended its heartfelt condolences to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, following the recent deaths of two veteran journalists, Mr Anietie Akpan and Mr Francis Ogar. Speaking during a condolence visit to the NUJ Secretariat in Calabar, on Wednesday, the Commissioner for…
By Ovat Abeng There is growing confusion in Anambra state chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress ( NDC) following the dispute between aspirants to the party’s ticket for Anaocha 1 Constituency. The Constituency which is the immediate Constituency of the Party’s Presidential candidate Mr Peter Obi has been neck deep in controversy as the serving…
By Ovat Abeng The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Onitsha Branch, has expressed its readiness to partner with John Zobis Group of Companies Limited, manufacturers of Zobis Wires and Cables, in a strategic collaboration aimed at empowering professional engineers, promoting indigenous industrial capacity and advancing engineering development in Anambra State and Nigeria. The proposed partnership…
By Ovat Abeng In furtherance of the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on sustained intelligence-led operations and the dismantling of criminal hideouts across the country, the Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has intensified operations against criminal elements and their operational bases across the State. The arrest…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has warned of possible flash floods in Cross River and 12 other states between August 11 and 20, 2026. NiMet issued the warning in an advisory posted on its X handle on Tuesday, listing 13 states. The agency said the outlook was based on factors including forecast rainfall intensity, prevailing soil…
Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has congratulated the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, on his 58th birthday, expressing confidence that his leadership will position the party for greater electoral success. Otu, in a goodwill message marking Yilwatda’s birthday, described the APC chairman as an experienced administrator and…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Government has announced a shift in its youth policy framework, moving away from temporary empowerment schemes to establishing long-term systems focused on employability, skills acquisition, and direct involvement in governance. Speaking at a press conference in Calabar on Monday ahead of the International Youth Day 2026, the Honourable…
By Ovat Abeng The Wife of the Anambra State Governor and Founder of Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo, Dr Mrs Nonye Soludo, has called on Nigerians to preserve and promote their indigenous cultures, languages and values as vital tools for sustainable development and national identity. She made the call through her senior media aide, Daniel…
By Ovat Abeng Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress ( NDC), Mr. Peter Obi has dismissed as false a report attributing to him a statement that Nigerian soldiers should reject any salary increase until after the elections. Obi, in a clarification, said the claim was entirely untrue, stressing that he has profound respect for…
