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NAWOJ celebrates 2026 International Women’s Day, Honours Soludo’s CPS, Police CP, Ojukwu Varsity’s VC, Others

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By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Chapter of Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), on Tuesday celebrated this year 2026 World International Women’s Day with recognition of outstanding personalities from the State for their various outstanding contributions in Politics, Education, Society and Philanthropy. The event took place at Prof Dura Akunyili Women Development Centre Awka….

6 South African Scientists Selected for Prestigious Nobel Laureate Meeting in Germany

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Six young South African scientists will travel to Lindau, Germany, to attend one of the world’s most exclusive scientific gatherings, the 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, scheduled for 28 June to 3 July 2026. The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) is pleased to announce the selections, which were endorsed by the Council for…

FirstPower decries high cases of electricity theft in Anambra

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By Ovat Abeng FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited in charge of Anambra State, has decried high cases of electricity theft across the state. The Managing Director of the Company, Mr Okechukwu Okafor, disclosed this during a two-day interactive engagement meeting with Onitsha electricity consumers organized by the Anambra State Electricity Regulatory Commission (ASERC), held at…

CRIDCOM Chair Launches Diaspora Support Group in Abuja, Stakeholders Praise Gov Otu

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The Chairman of the Cross River State Diaspora Commission (CRIDCOM), OtuEkong Chief (Dr) Otu Okor, FCAI, has officially launched the Cross Riverians in Diaspora Support Group for Sen Bassey Otu at a Town Hall meeting in Abuja on Monday, aimed at strengthening diaspora engagement in the State’s development. Held at Cross River House, Asokoro, the…

NYSC Discharges 1149 Corps Members in Anambra

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By Ovat Abeng The National Youth Service Corp (NYSC), on Tuesday, 31st March, 2026, officially concluded the service year for the 2025 Batch A, Stream 1 corps members deployed to Anambra State, with the issuance of Certificates of National Service (CNS) to deserving participants across the state. The State Coordinator Mrs Pauline Ojisua, monitored the…

Just In: Tinubu seeks Senate approval to borrow 6 billion dollar

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President Bola Tinubu has requested the Senate’s approval to secure external loans totaling $6 billion to support government financing needs. The request was conveyed in two separate letters addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during Tuesday’s plenary. In the first letter, the President sought approval to obtain a $5 billion loan from Abu…

Cross River: Firm Denies Allegations of Arresting Community Leaders, Promises Sustainable Relationship With Host Communities

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The Giant Cement Works Limited (GCWL) has strongly denied allegations of Arresting some community leaders in their area of operations in Akamkpa local government area of Cross River State. Besides, the firm has rather stated unequivocally that it is committed to fostering responsible, inclusive, and sustainable relationships with our host communities. In a statement issued…

NEMA distributes rice, beans, other items to C’River fire victims

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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has commenced the distribution of relief materials to persons and communities affected by recent fire disasters in parts of Cross River State. The agency’s Uyo Operations Office flagged off the distribution of relief materials to persons and communities affected by the fire disaster in Goldie market, Calabar South, Abana…

Dozens killed as gang attacks ravage western Haiti ahead of international force’s arrival

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Dozens of people have been killed and thousands forced to flee their homes after armed gangs ravaged Haiti’s major agricultural region soon before the expected arrival of an international force aimed at combating attacks like these. Gang members stormed the Jean-Denis and Pont-Sondé areas of Haiti’s western Artibonite department on Sunday into Monday, according to rights groups,…

2027: Diaspora Group, Pillars of Equity Set for Mega Rally to Support Otu, Ekpenyong

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By Kelvin Obambon The Nigeria Diaspora Business Network (USA) and the Pillars of Equity have announced a “Mega Rally” scheduled for April 4, 2026, aimed at mobilizing support for the “good works” of Cross River State Governor, Prince Bassey Edet Otu, and the Senator representing the Southern Senatorial District, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong. Speaking at a…

Cambodian Govt Orders All Africans To Leave By May 31 Or Face Jail Term, $8,000 Fine

World Menstrual Hygiene Day: Soludo’s wife distributes 25,000 sanitary pads to schoolgirls

Children Day Celebration: Anambra govt reaffirms commitment to inclusivity

Gov Otu’s SCORECARD On Road Infrastructure Distribution By Senatorial District (May 2023 – April 2026)

27 May: Orok Duke Celebrates children in wards 4 and 5 Calabar South, young athletes

Gov Otu Launches WASH Finance Strategy, Other Policies in C’River

ASERC Issues Binding Order Mandating Full Metering of Every Electricity Customer In Anambra

2027 APGA primary: Gov Soludo commended for ensuring peaceful, credible and transparent process in Anambra

2027: Oli win APGA’s House of Rep primary for Njikoka/Dunukofia/Anaocha Federal Constituency

MAN laments rising electricity cost, poor supply in South-East Nigeria

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NAWOJ celebrates 2026 International Women’s Day, Honours Soludo’s CPS, Police CP, Ojukwu Varsity’s VC, Others

6 South African Scientists Selected for Prestigious Nobel Laureate Meeting in Germany

FirstPower decries high cases of electricity theft in Anambra

CRIDCOM Chair Launches Diaspora Support Group in Abuja, Stakeholders Praise Gov Otu

NYSC Discharges 1149 Corps Members in Anambra

Just In: Tinubu seeks Senate approval to borrow 6 billion dollar

Cross River: Firm Denies Allegations of Arresting Community Leaders, Promises Sustainable Relationship With Host Communities

NEMA distributes rice, beans, other items to C’River fire victims

Dozens killed as gang attacks ravage western Haiti ahead of international force’s arrival

2027: Diaspora Group, Pillars of Equity Set for Mega Rally to Support Otu, Ekpenyong