Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a Nigerian medical doctor and an Ivorian over their alleged involvement in cocaine trafficking. The agency said the Ivorian suspect, Gohouri Michael, 41, was apprehended at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, during the outward clearance of passengers on an Ethiopian Airlines flight to…
By Ovat Abeng The African Democratic Congress ADC Presidential hopeful, Mr Peter Obi, the serving member representing Idemili North and South Federal Constituency, Hon Uchenna Harris Okonkwo, National Chairman of the All Progressive Grand Alliance APGA, Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa and the Managing Director of Janksmay Global Services, Engr Ifeamyi Michael Onwuachu, has empowered no less…
The Federal Government has approved the implementation of the 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures, FPM, introducing sweeping changes to import tariffs aimed at stimulating growth across key sectors of the economy. The approval was conveyed in a document dated April 1, 2026, and signed by the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun. The new policy replaces the…
By Ovat Abeng The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has conducted state congresses in Anambra State, electing new executive committees through consensus arrangements amid declarations of unity and party consolidation. The congress held, on Saturday, at the Kyrie Events Centre, Awka, saw the emergence of a new State Executive Committee through the affirmation of Christopher Nwosu,…
Olatunde Funke, a 42-year-old lady who was previously reported missing in Ilara-Mokin, Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State, was discovered in a motel in Ugbe-Akoko, Akoko North-East Local Government Area, under circumstances that have sparked outrage throughout the state. Her disappearance had initially triggered widespread concern among residents and family members after she reportedly…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Government, has debunked a publication making the round that a structure collapse at the new Government House, describing the claims as false and misleading. It was gathered that a report trending online said a structure within the new Government House collapsed following a heavy rainstorm on Thursday, April 9,…
Happy birthday Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar, Chief of Staff to the Governor of Cross River State. On this special day, we celebrate not just another year of your life, but dedication, wisdom, and leadership you bring to the service of Cross River State. May this new year grant you greater strength, good health and continued impact…
Happy 62nd Birthday To Our Dear First Lady, Bishop Eyoanwan Bassey Edet Otu Your candour is refreshing and your compassion is real. From your advocacy for girl-child education to your hands-on support for healthcare and empowerment programs, you have shown what it means to lead with both courage and kindness. May 62 be kind to…
As a follow-up to his speech in Ukelle at the reception for Rt. Hon. Dr. Ogana Lukpata, the Deputy Chairman of All Progressives Congress, (APC), High Chief Higgins Peters, the indomitable, bold, courageous and revered natural leader of Cross River North has categorically stated that Sen. Prof. Ben Ayade wanting to go back to the…
By Ovat Abeng The Chairman of Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, (IPMAN), Enugu Depot Community, Hon Chinedu Anyaso, has promised to lobby the National Assembly and its executive to ensure Nnewi, the Industrial city of Anambra State is granted a special status to revive it dying economic, if elected to represent the good people…
