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Igbo Youth Leaders Back SEDC, Call for More Federal Appointments for South-East Youths

Igbo Youth Leaders Back SEDC, Call for More Federal Appointments for South-East Youths

By Ovat Abeng Igbo youth leaders and stakeholders from across the seven Igbo-speaking states have thrown their weight behind the leadership of the South East Development Commission (SEDC), while calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to give more opportunities to young people from the South-East in federal appointments. The position was contained in a communiqué…

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World Sickle Cell Day: Anambra governor wife calls for early testing for persons living with sickle cell disorder

World Sickle Cell Day: Anambra governor wife calls for early testing for persons living with sickle cell disorder

By Ovat Abeng Wife of  Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has called for increased awareness, early testing and improved access to quality healthcare services for persons living with Sickle Cell Disorder (SCD). Mrs Soludo made the call in a message to commemorate the 2026 World Sickle Cell Day,  observed every June 19. World Sickle…

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Sectorial Strides: Inside Gov Otu’s Three-Year Healthcare Revolution

Sectorial Strides: Inside Gov Otu’s Three-Year Healthcare Revolution

By Kingsley Agim Three years after Governor Bassey Edet Otu assumed office on the strength of his People First Agenda, few sectors provide a clearer measure of the administration’s performance than healthcare. Once constrained by ageing infrastructure, workforce shortages, inadequate financing, and uneven access to quality medical services, Cross River State’s health sector is today…

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Building Africa’s Future, FRC's boss backs UNIZIK Accountancy Faculty Plan

Building Africa’s Future, FRC’s boss backs UNIZIK Accountancy Faculty Plan

By Ovat Abeng The keynote speaker at the just concluded 7th International Conference (HYBRID) 2026 organized by the Department of Accountancy, Faculty of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, and the Executive Secretary of Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC), Dr Rabiu Olowo, has backed the plan creation of Faculty of Accountancy from…

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Soludo's wife urges stakeholders to prioritize healthcare providers welfare

Soludo’s wife urges stakeholders to prioritize healthcare providers welfare

By Ovat Abeng The need of prioritising healthcare providers’ interests in improving Anambra healthcare system was the high point at the State Primary Health Care Development Agency’s Excellence Award ceremony held at the Light House Awka, on Wednesday, where the State governor’s wife, Mrs Nonye Soludo was honoured with Health Care Leadership Challenge Award alongside…

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My Word Is My Bond: Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong flags off construction of Atan Onoyom–Ito–Arochukwu Road

My Word Is My Bond: Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong flags off construction of Atan Onoyom–Ito–Arochukwu Road

By Kelvin Obambon In a major step toward fulfilling his legislative promises, the Senator representing Cross River South, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, has officially flagged off the construction of the historic 17.5-kilometer Atan Onoyom–Ito–Arochukwu Road. The flag-off ceremony, which took place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, marks the beginning of a highly anticipated infrastructure project driven…

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ASHIA begins intensive enrollment campaign across Anambra communities, markets, churches

ASHIA begins intensive enrollment campaign across Anambra communities, markets, churches

By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Health Insurance Agency (ASHIA), is set to commence an intensive enrollment campaign across communities, markets and churches across the state. The State Executive Officer of the Agency, Dr Ezeaka Augustine Uwuaeme, disclosed this during a one-day familiarization/interactive session between Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officers of ASHIA and ASHIA Accredited Health…

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