By Kelvin Obambon The leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State took a dramatic turn on Saturday as Julius Udayi, a factional gubernatorial candidate, declared the collapse of the controversial “Rainbow Coalition”. Addressing journalists at a press conference held at the Ernest Etim Bassey Press Centre of the Nigeria Union…
By Solomon Azu and Tina Agosi Todo The remains of former South South Deputy Bureau Chief of The Guardian Newspapers, late Mr. Anietie Ben Akpan, have been laid to rest in his hometown, Ekpeneobo, Esit Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The funeral/thanksgiving service, held at the community playground, Ekpeneobo, attracted journalists, family…
By Ovat Abeng The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in Anambra State will give special consideration to Persons Living with Disabilities (PWLDs), during the 2027 General Elections in the state. The State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Queen Elizabeth Agwu, stated this while sensitising PLWDs, 21 Electoral officers (EOs) in the state and Disability desk…
By Jimmy Jackson Experts in land administration have called for stronger institutions, digital technology and greater professional involvement to improve land management in Cross River State. The experts, Prof. Francis P. Udoudoh, Mr. Jesam Iwara and ESV. S. U. Bassey, made the call in separate papers presented at the Mandatory Continuing Professional Development (MCPD) Seminar…
Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has died at the age of 57 following a brief illness, his family has announced. The family announced his death in a statement posted on the actor’s official Instagram page in the early hours of Friday, expressing appreciation to fans and well-wishers for their prayers and support. “We, the family…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council’s Women Mobilisation Directorate delegation, led by Dr Betta Edu, which has Senator Binta Masi Garba, Hon Scholastica Ben-Sor, Hon Elizabeth Ogenyi, Hon Ada Ode among others; has expressed assurances that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second term would usher in greater prosperity for Nigerians following the economic reforms…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Police Command has recorded another operational success in its sustained efforts to combat crime and recover stolen property following the recovery of a Toyota Highlander Jeep allegedly stolen in Anambra State and subsequently traced to Calabar, Cross River State, through credible intelligence. The recovery according to the State Police…
By Emmanuel Onwuka Pregnant and seeking routine antenatal care, Khadija Yunusa never expected a visit to Aisami Health Clinic in Sani Mai Nagge Ward, Gwale Local Government Area of Kano State, to leave her unwell. Beside the open, unfenced facility, a group of young men regularly gathered, and thick smoke from cigarettes and other products…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Police Command has recorded another operational success with the arrest of a 19-year-old suspect, Mustapha Sani, and the recovery of an Infinix Android phone allegedly stolen in Adamawa State. According to the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this in a statement in Awka on…
By Efio-Ita Nyok, PhD All hell was let loose yesterday simply because I disagreed with the position of former ward councillors, vice chairmen, and LG appointees protesting for the payment of the so-called “severance allowance.” I still stand by my yesterday’s argument. The people telling me to “respect the law” or “what is good for…
