A woman has been apprehended by community members in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State after she allegedly threw her five-year-old child into a river following instructions reportedly given by a self-acclaimed seer in Benin City. The incident, which surfaced in videos circulating on social media on Tuesday, was shared by X user…
By Ovat Abeng The management of Chukwuemeka Odumegewu Ojukwu University COOU Igbariam, Anambra State, has unveiled it parents and guardians forum to checkmate the welfare of all students of the University. The unveiling took place at the Varsity’s ETF Auditorium on Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 during it maiden meeting with parents and guardians of over…
By Ovat Abeng Anambra State government said it has mapped out plans to regulate the rising cost of renting houses in the state. Also it plans to rebate the scrap metal business in the state. Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) deliberated on this in its meeting on Monday at the Anambra State Government House also…
Nigeria has recorded a historic achievement on the international modeling stage as Miss Nigeria representative, Emeka Angel, became the first Nigerian contestant to place at the prestigious Top Model of the World competition. Representing Nigeria among delegates from over 40 countries, Emeka Angel delivered an outstanding performance that earned her a place among the competition’s…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Governor’s wife, Mrs. Nonye Soludo, has advised Nigerian men to break silence whenever their emotionally challenged becomes burdened. Mrs Soludo gave the advised via statement to commemorate this year 2026 “World Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month”. The statement read, “This June, as we observe Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month,…
In a strategic move to gain public confidence and provide accountability, the Forum of Special Advisers in Cross River has presented a comprehensive account of the projects and programmes executed under Governor Bassey Edet Otu’s administration. The detailed scorecard was unveiled on Monday during a three-year Administration Milestones Sectoral Briefing in Calabar. Speaking at the…
By Our Reporter A brewing internal controversy has hit the Cross River State chapter of the Relax Tinubu is Fixing Nigeria support group, following allegations that a key national officer was deliberately sidelined during a major rally held in Calabar over the weekend. The incident has sparked intense debate among members regarding inclusivity, unity, and…
A 43-year-old father of six children, Babangida Garba has been arrested in Funtua Local government area of Katsina State for turning a goat to his sidechic. Garuba, a Goldsmith at the Kasuan Mata area in Funtua, was caught in the act by his wife who raised the alarm that attracted residents who eventually handed him…
By Our Reporter The Cross River State Government has invested more than N3.5 billion in micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) development programmes as part of efforts to stimulate entrepreneurship, create jobs and strengthen the state’s non-oil economy under the administration of Governor Bassey Edet Otu. The investments, implemented through the Cross River State Microfinance…
By Ovat Abeng Godwin and Patricia Okeke Foundation (GPOF) has donated five classroom blocks to Archbishop Onyemelukwe Grammer School Oroma-etiti community in Anambra West Local Government Area of Anambra State. The Foundation is owned by the Anambra State-born transport mogul and the founder of GUO Motors, Sir Godwin Ubaka Okeke. Speaking to Journalists shortly after…
