By Clement James Properties worth an estimated N27 million have been destroyed as torrential rain pound Arab/Atimbo communities for hours, forcing residents to scamper safety while appealing to Governor Bassey Edet Otu to come to their aid. Specifically, residents of Arab in Calabar municipality were compelled to literarily wrestle with the flood in order to…
By Ovat Abeng The Nigerian Navy, through the Naval Outpost Onitsha, has handed over a 44-year-old alleged suspected drug trafficker to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Onitsha Area Command, following his arrest during a security operation in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State. The suspect, identified as Chukwu Ebuka Obas, was formally…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Police Command has rescued an unidentified middle-aged man who was found unconscious, and alleged to be under the influence of hard drugs in Awka. A press statement by the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga said the rescue was in furtherance of its Police Campaign Against Cultism…
By Kelvin Obambon Seasonal weather patterns, rapid agricultural expansion, and the escalating effects of climate change have emerged as the primary catalysts driving the spread of Lassa fever across West Africa, according to findings from a landmark systematic review by Cochrane. The insights were disclosed by Dr. Ekpereonne Esu, a Senior Research Associate at Cochrane…
By Kelvin Obambon A prominent political pressure group in Cross River, CODE 888, has formally unveiled its “Complete the 8” campaign, declaring its total endorsement of Governor Bassey Edet Otu and his deputy, Peter Odey, for a second term in office. The group, which previously initiated the “Back to South” campaign in February 2020, stated…
By Ovat Abeng President Bola Tinubu has granted approval for the design and procurement of two major dual carriageway projects aimed at bolstering regional connectivity across the Southeast geopolitical zone. The authorization follows a series of high-level engagements between the Anambra State Government and the Federal Government. Following a meeting between President Tinubu and Governor…
By Ovat Abeng In line with its vision of expanding international collaborations and promoting academic excellence, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kigali Independent University (ULK), Rwanda, to deepen cooperation in teaching, research, innovation and staff/student development. The agreement, drafted in April 2026 and signed…
By Ovat Abeng A 49-year-old man, late Humphrey Obi, has been macheted to death over alleged land tussle between the people of Umuenu quarters and Enugwu quarters of Umuawulu community in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State. Obi a father of four children and a former Chairman of the Umuenu village was reported…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has officially released the names of successful candidates for the recruitment of 50000 Constables into the Nigeria Police Force. According to a press statement signed on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, by Torty Kalu, Head of Protocol and Public Relations at the Commission Headquarters in Abuja, the release of the names…
By David Asu The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, has presented financial support to families who lost loved ones during the recent flood and landslide disasters in Calabar as part of the State Government’s continued commitment to assisting victims affected by the tragic incidents. The financial support was presented on behalf…
