By Ovat Abeng Anambra State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in collaboration with the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), the Nigerian Army, Navy, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Nigerian Correctional Service, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and the State security outfit (Agunechemba), has vowed to…
By Anthony Uwadiegwu The Chairman of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Cross River State, Mr Goddie Akpama, said there are plots to weaken the voice of opposition by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State. He side part of the plot is through character assassination as well as blackmail of opposition leaders….
A major leadership crisis has erupted within the Cross River State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) after concerned members of the State Executive Council passed a vote of no confidence on the State Chairman, Mr Goddie Archibong Akpama, over allegations bordering on anti-party activities, financial irregularities, abuse of office, constitutional breaches and autocratic…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has defended the Federal Government’s empowerment programmes, saying grants provided to small business owners are designed to give Nigerians hope amid the country’s economic challenges. Speaking during a recent engagement, the First Lady said the administration had chosen to provide grants rather than loans to support petty traders and vulnerable…
The Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission has said electricity supply licensees cannot recover charges that are more than 12 months old. The commission disclosed this in a consumer awareness message published on its official social media platform as part of efforts to enlighten electricity consumers on their rights. According to LASERC, consumers should not be…
By Nsan Ndoma-Neji Governor Bassey Otu’s administration in Cross River State has deployed 10 electric buses and 500 electric tricycles, popularly called “keke,” to cut transport costs for commuters. Commissioner for Transportation, Pastor Ekpenyong Cobham, disclosed this yesterday while answering questions from journalists in his office in Calabar. He said the move aligns with Governor…
By Ovat Abeng Anambra State government is seeking for both local and international partnership to build a World Class Film Village to train Anambra youths to become Tour Guards, Dancers, Film-makers and entrepreneurs in entertainment industry. The State Commissioner for Culture, Entertainment and Tourism, Barr. Udorji Amedu who announced this while speaking with journalists in…
By Nsan Ndoma-Neji In an effort to give back to the institution that laid a formidable foundation for him to climb the ladder of life, Cross River indigene Engr. Dr. Amba Ndoma Egba has settled WAEC fees for 97 indigent students of Akparabong Community Secondary School, (COSSA), his alma mater in Ikom local government area…
By Ovat Abeng A former member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon Mrs Anthonia Tabansi-Okoye and others have been arraigned before a Federal High Court 1 sitting in Awka, the Anambra State Capital for online defamation of characters of a community leader, Chief Osita Anadi and his wife, Chief Mrs Regina…
In a major boost to grassroots child protection and community welfare, the University of Calabar (UNICAL) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have successfully graduated 74 auxiliary social workers in Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State. The intensive six-month certificate programme, designed to bridge the gap in qualified frontline social personnel, was…
