By Ovat Abeng In the memorial of Ash Wednesday and Ramadan on 18th February 2026, the Anambra State Commissioner of Police CP Ikioye Orutugu, has urged Christian and Muslim faithful especially in Anambra State to align their faith together to pray for the nation and sustain the message of peace by showing values of love,…
Concerned stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in Ikom Local Government Area are urging Governor Bassey Otu to drop a reported plan that would return current chapter chairmen—including Ikom’s—and in the process override the area’s long-standing zoning formula. Ikom is divided into two state constituencies that traditionally alternate key posts: when the APC chapter chairman…
By Victoria Omini The Special Adviser to the Governor of Cross River State on General Duties, Barr. Ekpenyong Akiba, on Tuesday marked his birthday with a gathering of media veterans and supporters of Governor Bassey Otu in Calabar, describing the event as a celebration of loyalty, service, and shared commitment to the state’s progress. Speaking…
By Ovat Abeng The former Senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra South Senatorial District, Engr Azuka Okwusa, has commended Imo State governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma over his continue support to the grow and development of the party in Anambra State. He described him as the pillar of Anambra APC. Okwusa gave…
By Ovat Abeng The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State, has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office, reiterating its commitment to strengthening party unity and rebuilding its political structures ahead of the 2027 general elections. It was gathered that the endorsement took place at the state party’s headquarters in…
Heavyweight political leaders in Cross River State have resolved to mobilise no fewer than 1.5 million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. The decision was reached on Monday at a high-level stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC), convened by Governor Bassey Otu at the Calabar International Convention Centre…
Local Government Coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA) in Cross River State, a political support group dedicated to promoting grassroots engagement and showcasing the achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu, have extended birthday felicitations to their state Coordinator, Ambassador Soni Abang. In a joint statement by local…
…Urges individuals, corporate organizations to support sports development By Kelvin Obambon As preparations hit top gear for the upcoming Niger Delta Games in Edo, the Chairman of Canaan Table Tennis Club of Calabar, Rt Hon Orok Duke PhD, has made a significant donation to bolster Team Cross River’s chances of success. Duke donated table tennis…
The South-South Development Commission (SSDC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to accelerate electricity access and drive sustainable development across the South-South region. The agreement was formalised over the weekend at the REA headquarters in Abuja. Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer…
By Sylvia Okoi The Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has flagged off a state-wide traceability programme for cocoa, coffee, and oil palm. Governor Otu, represented by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Irrigation Development, Hon Johnson Ebokpo, announced this at a Press Conference yesterday, 14th February 2026, in the conference room of the Cross…
