By Mark Eneng Farmers in Cross River State are set to benefit from expanded access to grants, loans and agricultural guarantees as the Cross River State Agricultural and Loans Board holds a one-day stakeholders’ engagement in Calabar aimed at strengthening agricultural financing across the state. Chairman of the Board, Mr. Toni Ikpeme, disclosed this in…
LAGOS, NIGERIA — Driven by a dynamic generation of concerts, festivals, corporate conferences, cultural showcases, and sporting events, Africa’s experience economy is undergoing rapid expansion. As public demand for live entertainment and curated gatherings surges across the continent, tech innovator Louis Bassey – a Cross River State native – is positioning his technology firm to…
Despite being regarded as Africa’s largest producer of crude palm oil and the fifth-largest producer globally, Nigeria imported palm oil worth about N68 billion from three West African countries in the second quarter of 2026, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The imports came from Liberia, Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana between…
By Uthman Oriyomi As world leaders converge on New Delhi, India, for the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit, all is set for Nigeria to consolidate bilateral relations with key international partners, expand economic cooperation and advance its strategic interests. The engagement will provide Nigeria with another platform to strengthen partnerships in trade and investment, energy, agriculture,…
By Ovat Abeng The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has urged men and women of the Force in Anambra State to make decent and disciplined their major priorities. He warned that the era of impunity and uninvited interference on public matters is over nationwide under his watch. The IGP made his position known through…
The Cross River State Callywood Department has sought a stronger partnership with the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Cross River State Council, as part of efforts to promote the state’s film industry, culture, people and achievements through movies and documentaries. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Callywood, Hon. Eric Anderson, made the appeal when…
A 53-year-old woman, Nelly Monday, has been sentenced to one month in prison for dumping refuse in a drainage channel in Lagos State. Monday was arrested in Meiran on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, for allegedly dumping refuse in the drain during rainfall. The Lagos Waste Management Authority disclosed this in a Thursday statement, saying she…
… Rescue four children By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Police Command on the evening 10th September 2026, acting on open-source intelligence concerning a disturbing trending video of a lady allegedly using sex toys on a minor, has arrested one Anulika Onyeanusia, a 36-year-old woman, in connection with an alleged case of child pornography in…
The death toll from suspected consumption of herbal drinks in parts of Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State has risen to 30, while 50 others are receiving treatment in hospitals, Vanguard has confirmed. The reported deaths occurred in Odigbo town, Newtown, Orita and Araromi-Obu communities, triggering mourning and concern among residents. The state government…
The Cross River State Library Board on Wednesday launched a compendium documenting 100 influential women whose contributions have shaped the development of the state. Speaking at the launch in Calabar, Mrs Eyoanwan Otu, Cross River’s First Lady challenged women to overcome unforgiveness and support one another. Represented by Dr Comfort Oko her Special Adviser on…
