The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate in Cross River State, Sir Arthur Jarvis Archibong, has urged Cross Riverians to look beyond party affiliation and vote for competence, accountability and effective governance in the 2027 election. Archibong said the recurring floods, landslides, erosion and fire outbreaks across the state had exposed serious weaknesses in disaster…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has commended the prompt response and community support that contributed to the arrest of a 20-year-old man, identified as Pascal Ogbogu, who is alleged to have murdered his 56-year-old father with a machete in Abatete, Idemili North Local Government Area of the…
Russian chess official, Sergei Indeikin has died at the age of 36 after reportedly developing a severe form of malaria following a work trip to Nigeria. Indeikin, who served as an operational manager and delegate of the International Chess Federation, FIDE, travelled to Abuja earlier in August for the FIDE World Amateur Rapid and Blitz…
By Ovat Abeng Wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr. (Mrs) Nonye Soludo, has intensified advocacy for the sustained promotion of the inclusion of women and girls in societal affairs, as well as providing equal opportunities for them to learn, lead, work, dream, and thrive without limitations imposed by gender, culture, religion, or social barriers….
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) says it is 90 percent ready for the local government council elections scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2026, with all electoral materials deployed to the state and personnel trained. The ANSIEC Commissioner in charge of Information and Publicity, Chief Tony Chinedu, disclosed this on Wednesday,…
…Says poll not about money bags By Anthony Uwadiegwu The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Cross River State, Sir Arthur Javis Archibong, has declared his readiness to engage the Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu in an open debate at any time and venue of the governor’s choosing, provided the governor himself will be present….
By Ovat Abeng The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Unizik), Awka, Anambra State, has suspended Professor Ifeanyi Odinye of the Department of Chinese Studies for a period of three months over alleged sexual molestation of a student, which , it said, violated the university’s General and Academic Regulations. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof….
By Ovat Abeng The wife of Anambra State governor and the founder of Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo Initiative, Dr Mrs Nonye Soludo, has urged Anambra residents and Nigeria as a whole to use the Eid-el-Maulud celebration to show greater kindness and understanding to one another. Mrs Soludo who’s goodwill message was contained in a…
…Says he will continue to prioritize students welfare By Kelvin Obambon The leading senatorial candidate for Cross River Central, Hon. Oden Ewa on Monday received the students most supportive leader award from the National Association of Business Education Students, University of Calabar Chapter (NABES – UCC). Presenting the award to the APC senatorial hopeful at…
By Christian Ita At 41, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong has already built a public service career that cuts across financial management, state administration, legislative representation and regional development. His journey, however, is not defined only by the offices he has occupied, but by the relationships he has built and the lives he has touched. He entered…
