Dozens of people have been killed and thousands forced to flee their homes after armed gangs ravaged Haiti’s major agricultural region soon before the expected arrival of an international force aimed at combating attacks like these. Gang members stormed the Jean-Denis and Pont-Sondé areas of Haiti’s western Artibonite department on Sunday into Monday, according to rights groups,…
By Ovat Abeng A delegation from the Ogboji community in Orumba South Local Government Area staged a peaceful protest at the Central Police Station (CPS) in Onitsha on Sunday, demanding justice for the “gruesome killing” of 42-year-old Mr. Emeka Okafor. The protesters, led by the President General of the Ogboji Town Union, Hon. Ndubuisi Nwaedozie,…
By Kelvin Obambon The Nigeria Diaspora Business Network (USA) and the Pillars of Equity have announced a “Mega Rally” scheduled for April 4, 2026, aimed at mobilizing support for the “good works” of Cross River State Governor, Prince Bassey Edet Otu, and the Senator representing the Southern Senatorial District, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong. Speaking at a…
By Ovat Abeng In line with governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s agenda for youth development in Anambra State through skills acquisition and vocational training which is anchored on One youth, Two skills program, the Nnewi Youth Forum has launched the 2026 (Second edition) of the Nnewi Youth Mega Empowerment Scheme to compliment the governor’s effort in…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, and immediate past National woman Leader of APC; Betta Edu, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu, Chairman and members of the party’s newly elected National Working Committee, describing the seamless emergence of the Party’s new leadership as a reflection of internal democracy and progressive leadership under President Bola Tinubu….
In a significant move to bridge the gender gap through infrastructure, the Cross River State Government has commissioned several solar-powered borehole projects across Calabar South. The initiative, timed to coincide with World Water Day 2026, underscores the state’s commitment to the theme: “Water and Gender – Where Water Flows, Equality Grows.” Representing Governor Bassey Edet…
By Frank Ulom The Federal Reserve faces a classic supply-side challenge from the oil surge, which risks pushing core PCE inflation back toward 3% despite a softening labour market. At its March 2026 meeting, the Fed held rates steady at 3.50%-3.75%, with the dot plot showing zero to one 25bp cut for the year as…
By Frank Ulom Global equity markets are entering the Q1 2026 earnings season on edge, as Brent crude oil prices have surged above $110 per barrel amid the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict disrupting flows through the Strait of Hormuz. The S&P 500 has shed nearly 7% from its January peak above 7,000, with analysts citing stagflation…
By Ovat Abeng The Special Anti-Touting Squad Agency (SASA) has once again demonstrated its operational effectiveness with the successful rescue of two kidnapped children and the arrest of a suspected child trafficker in Onitsha. The operation, carried out by the Onitsha branch of the agency, underscores its growing reputation in combating crime and protecting vulnerable…
In commemoration of the 2026 World Water Day and the need to strengthen awareness on the link between water, hygiene, and gender equality in schools, Cross River Chapter of the WASH Media Network, recently took its hygiene campaign train to Government Secondary School, Anantigha, Calabar South local government area. At the event which focused on…
