By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Police Command, in collaboration with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), and other security stakeholders, has intensified advocacy efforts to combat cultism, drug abuse, and other social vices during a one-day youth summit focused on the theme: “Combating Drug Abuse…
In continuation of her decade-long Ramadan and Lent tradition, Dr. Betta Edu over the weekend broke fast with over 1,500 physically challenged men, women, and children of Muslim and Christian faiths in the Karonmajigi community, behind the National Military Cemetery, Abuja. The programme, which began in Bogobiri and Nasarawa Bakoko, Calabar during her tenure as…
Former member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria, Daniel Asuquo, has congratulated the newly elected State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, Chris Etta, as well as members of the newly constituted State Executive Committee of the party. Dansuki, who represented Akamkpa/Biase Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, described…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, has concluded a five-day intensive training programme on Public Speaking for young participants from the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS). The training, aimed at equipping budding comperes with essential communication skills, covered key aspects of public speaking, including confidence building, audience engagement, and…
Joy and appreciation continue to spread across the traditional institutions of Cross River North as High Chief Higgins Peters fulfilled yet another phase of his commitment to support traditional rulers in the region. The second phase of the monthly stipend initiative has now been paid to 120 clan heads and five paramount rulers of the…
By Ovat Abeng Mr Chinedu Anyaso, the Chairman of Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Enugu Depot Community has formally declared his intention to contest for the seat of Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo Federal Constituency in Anambra. Anyaso, a chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) made the declaration in his home, Ekwulummili Community,…
By Ovat Abeng A group under the auspices of Anambra Patriots has launched its new secretariat at Awka Trade Centre in Awka, Anambra State, calling on members and supporters to actively participate in promoting good governance, transparency and accountability across the state. Speaking during its general meeting at the new office, the National Convener, Arc….
(For Governor Bassey Edet Otu, Silverbird “Man of the Year,2025 and The Sun Newspaper, Man of the year 2025”) Cross River is proud of you, Fly high,our Silver-bird, Fly high, Sail on by, Your time is on. Like a bridge over troubled waters, You are to ease our minds, Your time has come to shine,…
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM has approved the appointment of DCP Anthony Okon Placid, psc(+), mni as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO). DCP Placid, psc (+), mni, is a seasoned officer of the Nigeria Police Force with extensive experience in administration, operations, intelligence, training, and international peacekeeping. Born…
By Ovat Abeng A Chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), in Anambra State, Chief Primus Odili, has congratulated women across the world, particularly in Nigeria on occasion of 2026 International Women’s Day. Odili, a senatorial hopeful for Anambra North Senatorial District described women as strong, fearless and fabulous. The theme of this year’s…
