The planet logged its third hottest year on record in 2025, extending a run of unprecedented heat, with no relief expected in 2026, US researchers and EU climate monitors said Wednesday. The last 11 years have now been the warmest ever recorded, with 2024 topping the podium and 2023 in second place, according to the…
By Kelvin Obambon Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, representing Cross River South Senatorial District, has launched the fourth batch of his Education Support Initiative, set to disburse N100,000 each to 1,000 qualified students in 2026. The announcement came via a statement from the senator’s constituency office, framing the programme as a key investment in human capital to…
By Ovat Abeng The Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Chief Victor Umeh, through his Foundation, Victor Umeh Education Foundation (VUMEF), has offered a sum of sixty four million naira scholarship to 326 less privileged students in the state. The scholarship ceremony took place at the Canaan house in Awka, on Tuesday, January 13th, 2026….
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and Evidence Action Nigeria has announced a landmark achievement in the fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), revealing a near 50 percent reduction in Soil-Transmitted Helminth (STH) and an even more dramatic decline in Schistosomiasis (SCH) infections…
Nigerian passport holders can now access 45 countries worldwide without obtaining a visa in advance, according to the latest update released by Visaindex. The development is expected to ease international travel for Nigerians, expanding opportunities for tourism, business engagements and family visits while reducing administrative bottlenecks. Of the 45 destinations, 27 grant full visa-free entry,…
By Kingsley Agim Merit, transparency and professionalism have taken centre stage in Cross River State as screening begins for candidates seeking selection into the second cohort of the National Health Fellows Programme (NHFP), a key initiative aimed at strengthening Primary Health Care (PHC) delivery at the grassroots. The screening exercise, which is being conducted nationwide…
A self-proclaimed marabout, or traditional folk healer, who collected 33,500 euros by promising victory for Mali in the Africa Cup of Nations was arrested for fraud after the team lost. Mali’s national team was eliminated on Friday in the quarter finals by Senegal 1-0. The man, identified only as Mr Sinayogo, collected more than 22…
By Ovat Abeng Ndiowu community in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra have elected Chief Chibuzor Okeke as the new traditional ruler of the town, after eleven years. Chief Okeke polled 506 votes to defeat his four other contesters; Chief Onyeka Ekwueme-2 votes, Mr Ogochukwu Nwankwo-2 votes, Mr Onyeka Kanu-2 votes and Chief Obuneme…
Oil marketers have revealed that they are getting their petrol supplies from Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical, insisting that nobody is importing the product for now. They stated that the supply chain has been stable, with the oil marketers now buying their products from Dangote Refinery. However, some marketers argue that petrol importation is still going on…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has launched an investigation into alleged misconduct by players and officials during the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter-final clashes between Cameroon and Morocco, as well as Algeria and Nigeria. The probe follows reports of confrontations with referees and disruptions in post-match areas. According to a statement posted…
