The City Boy Movement (CBM) is set to hold a massive grassroots rally in the Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku (OBO) Federal Constituency of Cross River State, in a major show of support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidates ahead of the forthcoming general elections. The rally, which is being convened by Chief Martha Agba, Ph.D.,…
By Ovat Abeng The Executive Chairman of Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Hon Capt. Barrister Casmir Nwafor (Rtd), has appealed to Nigeria Police Authority to deployed more Personnel on the state roads especially, in Orumba North and South Council Areas to curb the trending activities of kidnappers and other criminal activities. Nwafor…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Government has extended its heartfelt condolences to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, following the recent deaths of two veteran journalists, Mr Anietie Akpan and Mr Francis Ogar. Speaking during a condolence visit to the NUJ Secretariat in Calabar, on Wednesday, the Commissioner for…
By Ovat Abeng There is growing confusion in Anambra state chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress ( NDC) following the dispute between aspirants to the party’s ticket for Anaocha 1 Constituency. The Constituency which is the immediate Constituency of the Party’s Presidential candidate Mr Peter Obi has been neck deep in controversy as the serving…
By Ovat Abeng The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Onitsha Branch, has expressed its readiness to partner with John Zobis Group of Companies Limited, manufacturers of Zobis Wires and Cables, in a strategic collaboration aimed at empowering professional engineers, promoting indigenous industrial capacity and advancing engineering development in Anambra State and Nigeria. The proposed partnership…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has warned of possible flash floods in Cross River and 12 other states between August 11 and 20, 2026. NiMet issued the warning in an advisory posted on its X handle on Tuesday, listing 13 states. The agency said the outlook was based on factors including forecast rainfall intensity, prevailing soil…
Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has congratulated the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, on his 58th birthday, expressing confidence that his leadership will position the party for greater electoral success. Otu, in a goodwill message marking Yilwatda’s birthday, described the APC chairman as an experienced administrator and…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Government has announced a shift in its youth policy framework, moving away from temporary empowerment schemes to establishing long-term systems focused on employability, skills acquisition, and direct involvement in governance. Speaking at a press conference in Calabar on Monday ahead of the International Youth Day 2026, the Honourable…
By Ovat Abeng The Wife of the Anambra State Governor and Founder of Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo, Dr Mrs Nonye Soludo, has called on Nigerians to preserve and promote their indigenous cultures, languages and values as vital tools for sustainable development and national identity. She made the call through her senior media aide, Daniel…
By Ovat Abeng Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress ( NDC), Mr. Peter Obi has dismissed as false a report attributing to him a statement that Nigerian soldiers should reject any salary increase until after the elections. Obi, in a clarification, said the claim was entirely untrue, stressing that he has profound respect for…
