By Bassey Ita Initially created as South Eastern State on 27th of May,1967 by the General Yakubu Gowon led Military regime, Cross River State formally came to being on the 3rd of February 1976, after the regime of the Late General Murtala Muhammed had renamed it as Cross River State. In September 1987, a part…
By Ovat Abeng The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra Sector Command, has reaffirmed its commitment to saving lives and prompt rescue services through the successful rescue of a victim and subsequent hospital follow-up, in line with the Corps Marshal’s 2026 Corporate Strategic Goal 1. The reaffirmation was contained in a statement signed and issued…
By Ovat Abeng The Office of the Deputy Mayor of Idemili South Local Government Area (IDSLGA) has announced the appointment of 20 Special Assistants to enhance administrative efficiency and strengthen grassroots governance. In a statement issued from the council headquarters in Ojoto, the Deputy Mayor, Hon. Ifeanyi Anakuba, said the appointments form part of ongoing…
The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has reaffirmed his administration’s dedicated focus on human capital development within the aviation sector. This commitment was highlighted as the Governor received official admission forms from the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria. The forms were presented at the Governor’s Office by the Special Adviser…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Police Command has deployed sixty (60) Safe School Operatives across designated centres to monitor the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examinations scheduled to hold from 15th to 26th April 2026, in order to ensure safety, security, and orderliness throughout the exercise. SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a…
On Monday, April 13, 2026, a joint delegation of the National Assembly Committees on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) from both the Senate and the House of Representatives undertook an oversight visit to key NDDC projects in Cross River state, including the reconstruction of Odukpani Junction–Okom Ita–Uyanga–Ehom road. The inspection team, led by the…
The University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital in Rivers State says it has stopped the salaries of 1000 workers following a recently concluded audit of its staff. The Chief Medical Director, Prof. Chituru Orluwene, disclosed this at a news briefing on Monday to mark his first 100 days in office. While noting that when he…
By Ovat Abeng Honourable Mrs Sandra Amaugo Mbaeyi, has vow to curb what she described as uncontrollable drug abuse, cultist practices among youths in Ihiala local government area of Anambra State, if allow to represent Ihiala one Constituency at the Anambra State House of Assembly, ahead of 2027 general elections. Mbaeyi, a serving Councillor of…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has publicly condemned US President Donald Trump’s recent criticism of Pope Leo XIV, describing the remarks as an insult to the pontiff and a desecration of Jesus Christ. Trump said on Sunday that he is “not a big fan” of Leo XIV, saying he is “weak on crime” and “terrible for…
By Victoria Omini Prominent traditional rulers, monarchs and dignitaries from across Nigeria and other parts of the world have continued to arrive in Calabar ahead of the Silver Jubilee celebration marking the Divine Coronation of the Universal Monarch, His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu. The event, taking place at the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star…
