The International Monetary Fund has recommended introducing taxes on fuel products and telecommunications services in Nigeria as part of broader measures to increase government revenue and create fiscal space for development spending and social interventions. The recommendation was contained in the IMF’s 2026 Article IV Consultation report on Nigeria, where the Fund argued that additional…
By Ovat Abeng Ahead of 2027 general elections, the candidate of the All Progressive Congress APC for Ihiala II state constituency of Anambra State, Hon Chukwudi Emmanuel (a.k.a Uguru), has vowed to win the Constituency for the party, if fully supported by the party’s leadership at all level. Emmanuel who made the vowed while speaking…
By Ovat Abeng At its 122nd meeting on Friday, June 12th, 2026, the 8th Governing Council of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) Igbariam, Anambra State dismissed five staff members. According to Dr Harrison Madubueze, the University’s Public Relations Officer, who disclosed this in a statement in Awka on Sunday, said those dismissed for misconduct include;…
The candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the Obubra/Etung Federal Constituency House of Representatives seat, Dr. Obah Edom Tawo, has expressed profound gratitude to party faithful and constituents following his decisive victory in the party’s primary election. In a message dated June 12, 2026 and addressed to the people of Obubra and Etung,…
By Kingsley Agim Governor Bassey Edet Otu has intensified efforts to transform healthcare delivery in Cross River State with the approval of funds for the renovation of the General Hospital, Ukem, the Cottage Hospital, Oban, and the commencement of civil works at the abandoned General Hospital complex in Akpabuyo. The latest intervention comes on the…
By Our Reporter The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), South-South Zone, has described Cross River State as one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria, commending the administration of Governor Bassey Otu for sustaining a conducive environment for development, investment, and media practice. The declaration was made during a courtesy visit by officials of the…
By Kelvin Obambon Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, a major stakeholder of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Cross River State, Comrade Austine Ibok, has strongly warned former Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, against accepting a vice-presidential slot under a rumored joint ticket with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. In an…
The Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2027 election in Cross River, Sir Arthur Javis Archibong, has called on the people to take their destiny in their hands by voting a competent person that would change the present narrative in the state. In his Democracy Day message made available to newsmen,…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Government has successfully revitalized the long-abandoned Marina Resort in Calabar, securing a massive private-sector investment worth over N5 billion. The project, driven by the Blake Group (BLEEC), transforms the historic waterfront facility into an all-inclusive, multidimensional entertainment hub featuring a 24-hour music serenade, a club, a bistro, grills,…
By Ovat Abeng The Governing Council of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) Igbariam, Anambra State, at its 122nd Council sitting held on June 12th, 2026, approved the promotion of thirteen distinguished academics to the rank of Professor, in a move that further underscores the institution’s commitment to academic excellence, scholarship, and staff development. The newly…
