By Ovat Abeng Chief Sir Joseph Ebere Ezeokafor, chairman of Jezco Group of Companies and father of popular social media personality, Jowi Zaza, has regained his freedom after days in the custody of his abductors. The Anambra State Police Command on Saturday confirmed the release of Ezeokafor and a Rev. Sister who were abducted by…
By Our Reporter The Chairman of Yakurr Local Government Area and head of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Cross River State, Yibala Inyang, has strongly dismissed claims that local governments in the state are underfunded or starved of resources. Speaking in response to allegations raised by PDP governorship candidate, Sir Arthur…
By Kelvin Obambon The internal leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River has taken a fresh turn as Mr Julius Udayi, representing the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN)-led national leadership, has declared himself the legitimate governorship candidate of the party in the state. Addressing journalists at a press briefing in Calabar on…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Police Command, said it has recorded another significant feat during a routine patrol operation with operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU). According to the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga in a statement in Awka, on Thursday, said during the operation, the team recovered two…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Oji Ama on Thursday, 13th August 2026, called on stakeholders in Anambra North Senatorial District to strengthen collaboration with the Police and other security agencies towards achieving greater safety, security and sustainable peace across the State. The CP made the call while engaging security…
By Nsan Ndoma-Neji The Methodist Church Nigeria, Archdiocese of Calabar, has rolled out drums to honour one of its most impactful sons, Rt. Rev. Dr. Barr. Otuekong Ukut Esq., whose journey from church planter to Archbishop-elect captures the true meaning of an enduring legacy. He has been aptly described as “the man behind the wonders,”…
By Nsan Ndoma-Neji Three years into the 10th Assembly, Ikom/Boki lawmaker Victor Abang says constant criticism by those who see themselves as political opponents cannot erase his lofty achievements, stressing that his extensive constituency projects and empowerments completely vindicate him. The law maker made the remarks yesterday while reacting to criticism from political opponents who…
A Chief Magistrates Court sitting in Calabar presided over by Mercy Ene has remanded Denis Odama, a businessman for bullying Cross River Governor, Senator Bassey Otu online. The Court began sitting at around 3:00PM and after listening to F. Okoi Esq for the prosecution and K. Omang Esq for the defendant, relied on the discretionary…
By Ovat Abeng The wife of Anambra State governor and the founder of Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo Initiative, Dr Mrs Nonye Soludo, has called on Anambra youth to believe in themselves and keep learning for future development. She made the called via statement signed and made available to Journalists in Awka, on Wednesday by…
By Kelvin Obambon Sir Arthur Jarvis Archibong, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Cross River State, has given a critical assessment of Governor Bassey Edet Otu’s administration, asserting that the contributions of non-indigenous residents have been the primary force keeping the state’s economy afloat. Addressing a press conference on the “State of Cross…
