Former People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in the 2023 governorship election in Cross River State, Dr. Mkpang Coco-Bassey has finally resigned from the PDP. In a letter dated March 12, 2026, addressed to the Chairman, Ward 11, Calabar, in Calabar South Local Government Area, of the State, Dr Coco-Bassey, an Engineer by profession, President…
By Ovat Abeng In a grand display of unity and gratitude, the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Awka, on Sunday was filled to capacity as Governor Chukwuma Soludo led the state in an inter-denominational thanksgiving service. The event, themed “Leading with Wisdom and Integrity,” marked the conclusion of the Governor’s first four-year term and served…
By Ovat Abeng Wife of the Anambra State Governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has described motherhood as a divine responsibility that cannot be materially quantified. Soludo said this in a message in Awka, on Sunday to celebrate mothers on the 2026 Mothering Sunday. She noted that motherhood was a rare blessing and a gift that should…
By Ovat Abeng The Nigerian Institute For Public Relations (NIPR) Anambra State chapter, on Friday, 13th March, 2026 held its Annual General Meeting and Summit at International Convention Center(ICC), Awka, Anambra State. The event which was chaired by Barr Chukwudi Oli also witnessed the presence of the Vice Chancellor, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, national…
By Ovat Abeng The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) on 13th March 2026 honoured the Police Public Relations Officer of the Anambra State Police Command, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, with the prestigious Life Reputation Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to public communication, professional excellence, and reputation management in public service. The award was…
By Ovat Abeng The lawmaker representing Awka North Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon Chimezie Ikwunne, has empowered no fewer than 150 constituents with items worth over N150 million to improve their living standards and promote development in the Constituency. Ikwunne carried out the empowerment programme on Sunday in Ebenebe community in…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Police Command has intensified security measures across the State as preparations heighten for the second term inauguration of Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo. Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga in a statement, said that the Command in collaboration with other security agencies, has also stepped up…
By Ovat Abeng Following the unveiling of electronic membership registration exercise of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) nationwide, by the Anambra State governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, which commenced on March 1, 2026 across the federation and the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Anambra State ICT Agency,…
By Kelvin Obambon The newly inaugurated Cross River State Local Government Service Commission has pledged to overhaul grassroots administration, promising a new era of professionalism and accountability across the 18 local government areas. In a statement issued in Calabar at the weekend, the Commission’s Chairman, Barr. Eyo Nsa Ekpo, expressed profound gratitude to Governor Bassey…
…Laments eight-month blackout in Big Qua Town By Kelvin Obambon The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, has strongly condemned the persistent and worsening electricity situation across the state, specifically highlighting a devastating eight-month blackout in Big Qua community of Calabar. In a communiqué issued following its Congress held on Wednesday, March…
