By Ovat Abeng A former member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon Mrs Anthonia Tabansi-Okoye and others have been arraigned before a Federal High Court 1 sitting in Awka, the Anambra State Capital for online defamation of characters of a community leader, Chief Osita Anadi and his wife, Chief Mrs Regina…
In a major boost to grassroots child protection and community welfare, the University of Calabar (UNICAL) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have successfully graduated 74 auxiliary social workers in Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State. The intensive six-month certificate programme, designed to bridge the gap in qualified frontline social personnel, was…
By Kelvin Obambon As part of activities marking the 2026 United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Cross River State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has taken its sensitization campaign to marketplace, warning traders against the devastating impact of substance abuse. Speaking during the sensitization exercise at…
The Cross River State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has launched a massive grassroots campaign to train 500 community members across 50 localities to combat child abuse, trafficking, and neglect. The initiative is being driven by the state’s Ministry of Justice, the Centre for Citizens’ Rights, and the Office of…
By Ovat Abeng In a decisive move to address the recurring flood disasters affecting parts of Anambra State, a high-powered delegation of government officials conducted an on-the-spot assessment of flood-ravaged communities in Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area, and Trans Nkisi, Onitsha North Local Government Area. The inspection team was led by the Commissioner for…
By Kingsley Agim Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, has been nominated to receive the Most MSME-Friendly Governor of the Year Award at the 2026 National Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Awards. The prestigious award ceremony is scheduled to hold on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Conference Centre of the…
By Ovat Abeng As part of his continues effort in curbing insecurity across Nigeria, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has called for a deeper collaboration and partnership with relevant stakeholders including traditional rulers and president generals to curbed insecurity in Anambra communities. Disu made the called during a one-day stakeholders…
By Ovat Abeng The Wife of the Anambra State Governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has called for greater investment and collective action towards eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV, Hepatitis B and Syphilis in the State, saying it is critical to protecting families and securing the future of children. She made the called during a one-day high-level…
By Our Reporter The Federal Character Commission (FCC) has expressed deep concern over the low turnout of shortlisted candidates for the ongoing Nigerian Army recruitment screening exercise in Oyo State. The commission warned that poor participation could severely hinder efforts to ensure equitable representation for the state within federal institutions. Speaking with journalists during a…
By Kelvin Obambon Team Mma Adiaha, a prominent socio-cultural women’s organization in Cross River State, has categorically denied circulating allegations linking the group to the extortion of its members under the influence of the First Lady. Speaking during a media chat in Calabar on Monday, the Director General of the organization, Bishop Prof. Margaret Ene-Ita,…
