Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State has signed into law two pivotal bills passed by the State House of Assembly the Cross River State, namely, the College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Obubra (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and the Cross River State Office of the Surveyor-General Bill, 2025, marking another milestone in his administration’s…
By Ovat Abeng No few than 600 women in Anambra State have benefitted from a three-day free medical services offered by a humanitarian group, Anambra Women Union Incorporated, Chicago, United State of America (USA). The free medical programme, held respectively, on Monday across the three Senatorial District of the State that featured; Breast Cancer awareness…
By Ovat Abeng Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra state on Monday said 21 persons lost their lives while 144 were injured between January and October 2025 in the state. Sector Commander, Bridget Asekhauno gave the statistics during a press conference to flag off the 2025 ember months public enlightenment campaign themed, “Take Responsibility…
By Ovat Abeng Victims of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) raid that took place first quarter of 2025 at the popular Onitsha Drug Market (Ogbaugo market), in Anambra State has appeal to the State Government, to urgently intervened in their present situations reported to have emanated from the raid….
By Ovat Abeng The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikoye Orutugu, has directed a continuous and discreet investigation to ascertain the true cause of death of a 17-year-old apprentice, who was reportedly found lifeless in a compound at Umuzocha, Awka. The directive was contained in a statement issue to Journalists in Awka on…
The Global United Christian Congress of Africa and Diaspora (GUCCAD) has pledged to strengthen ties between the African diaspora and the continent, following a media parley in Calabar on Saturday with the Cross River State Diaspora Commission. The event saw the state extend an open invitation to Nigerians and Africans abroad to invest in its…
The 66th birthday anniversary of Governor Bassey Edet Otu, witnessed a beehive of activities as individuals and groups celebrated the number one citizen of Cross River state in different ways. In commemorating the event, FUSION 196, a frontline socio political group, hosted townhall dinner and awards. According to the Director General and Convener, Mr Joseph…
By Ovat Abeng The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has assured the Awka High Court in Anambra State that it will halt all actions against Most Rev. Alexander Ibezim, Bishop of Awka Diocese, over the alleged sale of church lands pending the case’s determination. Counsel to the EFCC, Mr C. A. Okoli, told the…
By Ovat Abeng The Obosi ancient kingdom in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State set to hold this year 2025 Obiora/ Iwa-ji festival in Grand style. According to the Committee Chairman 2025 Obiora Obosi Festival, Chief Kenneth Ifeatu Obi (Zikora) said that it will be a one week programme which will…
By Ovat Abeng The first lady of Anambra State, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has decried rising cases of organ failure among children in Nigeria. She raised the alarm when she led a wellness walk in Awka, on Saturday, to promote physical fitness and raise awareness on disease prevention in the state. It was gathered that the…
