Sri Lanka has jailed a man for three weeks after he admitted to hoarding four litres of petrol during a nationwide fuel shortage triggered by the Middle East war, local media reported Friday. The 48-year-old man initially said the fuel was for his lawnmower. A magistrate in Nikaweratiya, 125 kilometres (78 miles) northeast of the…
By Solomon Azu In a significant step towards youth empowerment in the green sector, the Cross River State Government has intensified its push toward a sustainable “waste-to-wealth” economy, as stakeholders, development partners, and environmental experts trained youths on opportunities in recycling and green entrepreneurship. The two days capacity-building workshop, themed “Transforming Waste to Wealth &…
Brazilian scientists have reportedly discovered traces of nose candy, caffeine and painkillers in sharks swimming in waters around the Bahamas. New York Post reports on Thursday that these “blow-fish” aren’t getting hooked on purpose; it’s the fallout from an uptick in marine pollutants, according to a jaw-calyptic study published in the journal Environmental Pollution. The…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Police Command has officially responded to a viral video circulating on social media which alleged unlawful entry and indiscriminate arrests by officers at an apartment in White House street, Calabar. In a press statement released on Thursday March 26, 2026, the Command clarified that the operation was not…
By Ovat Abeng Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has indicated plans for significant reforms within the Anambra State civil service following an inspection visit to the State Secretariat, where he assessed employee conduct, punctuality, and overall dedication to duty. The visit, which covered multiple ministries and departments, was aimed at evaluating the current work culture and…
By Kelvin Obambon In a significant political development ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Cross River State Indigenous Gospel Ministers (CRSIGM) Forum has officially adopted and endorsed Distinguished Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong for a second term in office. The endorsement was announced on Thursday, March 26, 2026, during a high-profile gathering of Christian leaders, stakeholders,…
By Ovat Abeng Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has sworn in his first set of fourteen key political appointees days after taking the oath of office for his second tenure. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Exco Chamber, Light House Awka, on Wednesday, 26th March, 2026. Among the appointees sworn in were the…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Electricity Regulatory Commission (ASERC), has decries high cases of over billing by the newly established FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited operating in the state. The ASERC executive director, Consumers Affairs, Engr Nosike Emmanuel, raised the alarm at a one-day interactive engagement with Anambra electricity consumers, held at the Kings…
By Kelvin Obambon In a strategic move to bridge the trust gap between law enforcement and the younger generation, a civil society organization, We The People (Centre for Social Studies and Development) has moved to formalize a working relationship with the Cross River State Police Command under the #IncludeNaija Project. The initiative reached a milestone…
By Amawu Cletus Albert Amawu The Cross River State Indigenous Gospel Ministers (CRSIGM) Forum has concluded plans to formally adopt and endorse Distinguished Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong for a second term in office ahead of the 2027 general elections. The highly anticipated adoption ceremony is scheduled to hold on Thursday, 26th March 2026, at Mary Ekpiken…
