By Beatrice Akpala Media The Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor of Cross River State on Content Development and Archiving will host the Political Advocacy Summit 2026 on Friday, 24 July 2026, at the Pearl Ballroom, Transcorp Hotel, Calabar, beginning at 11:00 a.m. The summit is designed to strengthen political awareness, encourage active…
By Kelvin Obambon Seasonal weather patterns, rapid agricultural expansion, and the escalating effects of climate change have emerged as the primary catalysts driving the spread of Lassa fever across West Africa, according to findings from a landmark systematic review by Cochrane. The insights were disclosed by Dr. Ekpereonne Esu, a Senior Research Associate at Cochrane…
By Kelvin Obambon A prominent political pressure group in Cross River, CODE 888, has formally unveiled its “Complete the 8” campaign, declaring its total endorsement of Governor Bassey Edet Otu and his deputy, Peter Odey, for a second term in office. The group, which previously initiated the “Back to South” campaign in February 2020, stated…
By Ovat Abeng President Bola Tinubu has granted approval for the design and procurement of two major dual carriageway projects aimed at bolstering regional connectivity across the Southeast geopolitical zone. The authorization follows a series of high-level engagements between the Anambra State Government and the Federal Government. Following a meeting between President Tinubu and Governor…
By Ovat Abeng A 49-year-old man, late Humphrey Obi, has been macheted to death over alleged land tussle between the people of Umuenu quarters and Enugwu quarters of Umuawulu community in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State. Obi a father of four children and a former Chairman of the Umuenu village was reported…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has officially released the names of successful candidates for the recruitment of 50000 Constables into the Nigeria Police Force. According to a press statement signed on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, by Torty Kalu, Head of Protocol and Public Relations at the Commission Headquarters in Abuja, the release of the names…
By David Asu The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, has presented financial support to families who lost loved ones during the recent flood and landslide disasters in Calabar as part of the State Government’s continued commitment to assisting victims affected by the tragic incidents. The financial support was presented on behalf…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State AIDS Control Agency (ANSACA), in collaboration with the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), the Federal Ministry of Health and the West Africa Centre for Public Health and Development, has concluded a two-day recruitment interview for personnel to support the forthcoming Nationwide Integrated Biological and Behavioural Surveillance…
Lagos, Nigeria – July 14, 2026 – Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or the “Group”) has announced the 2026 rollout of its social impact initiative called #BeatTheDistance. This is a nationwide intervention aimed at supporting school children in underserved communities through the provision of bicycles to ease their daily commute to school. Marking the…
By Kingsley Agim Governor Bassey Edet Otu has received a major vote of confidence from the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), with the council declaring its full support for his administration as it flagged off its nationwide engagement tour from Cross River State. The endorsement came when the National President of the NYCN, Comrade…
