By Ovat Abeng Anambra State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress( APC) has expelled the former Transition Committee Chairman of Ogbaru local government area, Comrade Arinze Awogu and 29 other members of the party for filing a legal actions against the party. Awogu, the National coordinator of Ikemba Front, an APC support group and the…
By Kelvin Obambon Starcross Television, the media arm of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS), has marked its 13th anniversary with a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, on Monday, celebrating over a decade of evolution from a local startup to a global broadcasting powerhouse. Reflecting…
The Federal Government has stepped up engagement with the World Bank for a fresh $1.25bn loan to support economic reforms, job creation, and competitiveness, as findings by The PUNCH showed that the facility has reached a critical stage in the lender’s approval process. The proposed loan, titled Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration, is…
There was an outpouring of grief and solemn reflection in Calabar, Cross River State, as the remains of the former CRS NEWMAP-EIB Project Coordinator, Prof. Emmanuel Eyo, were laid to rest at his residence in Calabar South following a funeral service attended by dignitaries from across the country. The funeral service, held at the University…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has sworn in newly elected 21 local government chairmen of the party in the state. The swearing in ceremony took place at the state party’s headquarters in Awka on Monday, May 11th, 2026. Speaking during the ceremony the state party Chairman, Senator…
By Kelvin Obambon The political landscape witnessed a major shift on Monday as the Coalition of Cross River State Youths (COCRISY) formally inaugurated its executive council and declared its total support for the second-term bids of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Bassey Edet Otu ahead of the 2027 general elections. The event, held in…
The All Progressive Congress election screening committee has appointed former Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr Janet Ekpenyong into it’s 2027 State Houses of Assembly Committee as part of measures to promote party’s internal democracy and afford all Aspirants a level playing ground ahead of the forthcoming primaries. Dr Janet Ekpenyong who once served…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has revealed an ongoing crackdown on “fake pastors” who exploit the vulnerable by preaching a gospel of “salvation without the cross,” confirming that several of them are already in custody and confessing. The governor revealed this when he spoke at St. Patrick’s Cathedral during the…
By Our Correspondent The Coalition of Cross River State Youths has pledged to build an inclusive and youth-driven platform that will promote integrity, service, and collective development across the state. The coalition, popularly known as COCRISY, is expected to be formally inaugurated on Monday in Calabar. Speaking ahead of the event, the Director-General of the…
By Ovat Abeng Amawbia community in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, has crowned HRH Igwe Uchenna Sunday Okonkwo as the new traditional ruler of the town. The coronation ceremony that took place on Saturday, May 9th, 2026 ended a five years Igweship tussle in the community. Igwe Okonkwo emerged as the new…
