By Ovat Abeng National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) on Friday, swore in 1500 corps members of the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream 2 set, deployed to Anambra for the one-year mandatory national service. The State Coordinator, Mrs Pauline Ojisua, gave the number during the swearing-in ceremony at the Nnamdi Azikiwe NYSC Unity Permanent Orientation Camp, Umuawulu/Mbaukwu,…
By Ovat Abeng In recognition of his philanthropists service to vulnerable residents of Anambra State, a Journalist and the Editorial Board Chairman of Obev Industries Limited Port Harcourt, River State, (the Publisher of Freenews Magazine), Mr Obinna Evaristus Mbonu, has presented an award of excellence in humanitarian service to the 2027 House of Representative aspirant…
Youths across Northern Senatorial District of Cross River have been urged to take decisive ownership of their future by actively participating in the electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections. This call was made during the Grand Finale of the Future First, Youth Engagement and Assessment Tour led by the Cross River State chapter…
Dr. Obah Edom Tawo, a leading aspirant for the House of Representatives seat for Etung/Obubra Federal Constituency under the African Democratic Congress ADC, has announced the donation of party headquarters in both Etung Local Government Area and his home community of Bendeghe Ekiem. In a statement made available to the public, Dr. Tawo emphasized that…
By Ovat Abeng The European Union Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Gautier Mignot, has commended the management of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam, Anambra State for it continue commitment towards achieving the fight against climate change in the institution. Mignot gave the commendation while speaking at the Founder’s Day and 4th Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Memorial…
By Ovat Abeng Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has approved the appointment of three medical professionals to head key government health institutions in the state. A statement signed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, says those appointed include Dr. Ezeaka Augustine Uwaeme as Executive Secretary of the Anambra State Health Insurance Agency…
Bendeghe Ekiem came alive on Sunday 19 April 2026 as Dr. Obah Edom Tawo formally declared his intention to contest for the Federal House of Representatives seat for Etung Obubra Federal Constituency under the African Democratic Congress ADC. The declaration, held at the Bendeghe Town Council Hall in Etung Local Government Area of Cross River…
By Kelvin Obambon In what is being described as a landmark event in the 131-year history of the Hope Waddell Training Institution, the school is set to formally inaugurate its Hall of Fame and Museum on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The announcement was made in Calabar on Thursday by Engr. Ekpe Esien Ita, Chairman of…
President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate, seeking approval to borrow a fresh $516,333,070 loan. In a letter to the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, which was read on Thursday during plenary, the loan will be obtained from Deutsche Bank, and it is aimed at financing the already approved borrowing plan for…
By Kelvin Obambon The political landscape of the Obubra-Etung Federal Constituency has gained a new contender as Dr Obah Edom Tawo, a seasoned Information Technology professional and entrepreneur, officially declared his intention to vie for the Federal House of Representatives seat. Running on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dr Tawo stated that…
