The US military has submitted contingency plans for potential strikes on Nigeria, following a directive from President Donald Trump to prepare for possible action over claim of Christian genocide. The New York Times reports that the US Africa Command has drawn up and sent its options to the Department of War this week upon the…
…Articulates Cross River’s robust environmental strategy and green ambitions By Kelvin Obambon Cross River State has reinforced its commitment to global climate action as the Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Hon. Oden Ewa, successfully represented His Excellency, Governor Bassey Edet Otu, at the COP Local Leaders Forum – Pre COP 30 Governors Roundtable….
By Our Reporter Dozens of dental students at the University of Jos (UNIJOS) protested on Wednesday, blocking the university’s Permanent site gate to demand accreditation of their dental courses. They have spent over ten years in school without graduating due to the non-accreditation of their program. The students carried placards with messages such as “Save…
Jesus may have heard words of wisdom from his mother Mary, but she did not help him save the world from damnation, the Vatican said on Tuesday. In a new decree approved by Pope Leo, the Vatican’s top doctrinal office instructed the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics not to refer to Mary as the “co-redeemer” of the…
By Ovat Abeng Ahead of Saturday November 8, 2025 governorship election in Anambra State, over 150 members of the All Progressive Congress APC, and Labour Party LP has defected to the State ruling All Progressive Grand Alliance APGA. According to Dr. Nelson Omenugha, Special Adviser to Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo on Youth Empowerment Programme (YEP),…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has announced the dismissal of 115 personnel as part of its ongoing internal reforms. In a statement on Tuesday, November 11, the Service cautioned the public against engaging with individuals posing as DSS officers, noting that some of the dismissed personnel have continued to impersonate the agency. The DSS…
Students from the Nursing Science and Medicine departments at the University of Calabar have staged protests over what they describe as an unfair screening exercise that forced many to change their courses after sitting for examinations. The mostly second-year students claimed their admission status was suddenly altered on the school portal without prior notice or…
On November 4, 2024, the people of Yakurr entrusted Hon. Yibala Igri Inyang with the sacred responsibility of leading the Yakurr Local Government Council. Upon assumption of office, he made a clear promise, to serve with sincerity, lead with empathy, and bring government closer to the people. One year later, that promise has become reality…
By Ovat Abeng The Executive Chairman of Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Capt. Casmir Nwafor (Rtd), has been honoured with an award of excellence for his exemplary leadership and remarkable performance in grassroots development. The Anambra State Team of Supervisors (ASTOS) presented the award to him during it training workshop, held at…
By Ovat Abeng A Philanthropist, Engr. Chibueze Eugene-Nwankwo, has donated N10.5 million to the people of Ndiowu community in Orumba North local government area of Anambra State. The beneficiaries include; elderly, youths, security operatives, the town women group, non indigenes and others for life support and medications. Speaking during the event that took place at…
