The Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2027 election in Cross River, Sir Arthur Javis Archibong, has called on the people to take their destiny in their hands by voting a competent person that would change the present narrative in the state. In his Democracy Day message made available to newsmen,…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Government has successfully revitalized the long-abandoned Marina Resort in Calabar, securing a massive private-sector investment worth over N5 billion. The project, driven by the Blake Group (BLEEC), transforms the historic waterfront facility into an all-inclusive, multidimensional entertainment hub featuring a 24-hour music serenade, a club, a bistro, grills,…
By Ovat Abeng The Governing Council of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) Igbariam, Anambra State, at its 122nd Council sitting held on June 12th, 2026, approved the promotion of thirteen distinguished academics to the rank of Professor, in a move that further underscores the institution’s commitment to academic excellence, scholarship, and staff development. The newly…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress APC, has insisted that Hon Arinzechukwu Awogu, Barrister Richard Egenti and others who dragged the party to court without first exhausting internal options for resolving disputes or disagreements remained expelled. The State Chairman of the party, Senator Emmanuel Anosike, disclosed this while addressing…
In a major move to bridge the gap in the child protection workforce, 28 newly trained Auxiliary Social Workers graduated during a ceremony held at the Chambers of Elders Hall in the Calabar Municipal Local Government Council. The intensive program, designed to combat and prevent violence against children at the grassroots, was delivered by the…
By Ovat Abeng Wife of the Anambra State governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo and Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze has urged Nigerians to rededicate themselves to the principles that sustain equity, inclusiveness, unity and growth which are hallmarks of democracy, with total adherence to the rule of law for the…
Cross River State Governor, Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to democratic principles and people-centered governance, urging citizens to actively participate in the development of the state. Governor Otu, represented by his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, made this remark during the 2026 Democracy Day Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service held at the Cathedral…
The pages of history of our Democracy cannot be complete without the contributions of individuals, who as patriots, continue to beam their light in changing socio-political outcomes. Every era has its peculiar issues and challenges, so statesmen are valued by their unrelenting contributions in shaping the society. A deep dive into Orok Duke’s political involvement,…
By Ovat Abeng The National Vice President of Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Pharm. Uche Apakama has lamented the Federal Government of Nigeria’s inability to encourage Interstate -National Integration in the Southeast part of the country. Apakama who is also the President of Association of Anambra Chambers of Commerce,…
By Nsan Ndoma-Neji PFN National President, Bishop Dr. Wale Oke has urged the federal government to intensify efforts against killings and kidnappings nationwide during a visit to Calabar. He also supported changes in the security architecture, including changes to service chiefs stressing that “Whatever changes are needed to end the killings and the abduction of…
