By Ovat Abeng The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA), Dr. Ossy Onuko, has expressed high praise for Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s recent policy decisions aimed at addressing long-standing social and developmental challenges within the Anambra state capital. Speaking to the press shortly after a high-level meeting with…
By Kelvin Obambon In line with the Inspector General of Police directive on internal security overhaul, the Cross River State Police Command has officially launched the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU). The move which is part of ongoing police reforms aimed at curbing kidnapping, armed robbery, and cult-related violence across the state. The VCRU effectively…
By Ovat Abeng As the world marks this year 2026 World Red Cross Day, the wife of the Anambra State governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo has celebrated the selflessness of members of the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) in the state. In her message, Mrs Soludo said: “Today, we celebrate the courage, compassion, and selfless service…
By Kelvin Obambon In a move that will strengthen biodiversity protection and forest management, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Nigeria has formally presented a suite of high-grade field equipment to the Cross River State Forestry Commission. The donation, supported by the European Union (EU), aims to enhance the operational capacity of forest rangers and monitors…
By Zana Akpagu Media Former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Ntufam Sir Prof. Zana Itiunbe Akpagu, has formally resigned his membership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing uncertainties arising from unresolved court cases and legal challenges surrounding the party. In a resignation letter dated 26th April, 2026, and addressed to the ADC Chairman…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a warning that Cross River, Edo and 17 states across the country may experience flash flooding in the coming days due to expected heavy early rains. In an advisory released on Thursday, NiMet explained that the flooding risk is heightened because dry and hardened soils will prevent water…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Electricity Regulatory Commission ASERC, has mandated FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited, a subsidiary of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company EEDC in charge of Anambra to ensure that houses across the 21 local government area of the State are fully metered by the end of December, 2027. ASERC Vice Chairman…
By Ovat Abeng Traditional rulers council of Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, have unanimously endorsed Chief Barr. Prince Chukwudi Oli, as their preferred aspirant for the Dunukofia, Njikoka and Anaocha (DNA) Federal Constituency seat ahead of the 2027 general elections. The royal fathers reached the decision after a series of consultations, describing Oli…
By Ovat Abeng The Spiritual Director of Holy Ghost Adoration Ministry, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Obimma, popularly known as Ebube Muonso, has called for servant leadership at the highest levels of government to revive Nigeria’s economy and restore public trust. Fr. Obimma, who is also the Parish Priest of Blessed Iwene Tansi Catholic Church, Umudioka, Dunukofia…
By Ovat Abeng The Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) Igbariam, Anambra State has taken a significant step toward advancing agricultural innovation and food security through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SARBJJACK FARMS. The agreement, signed today, May 5, 2026, centers on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for the establishment of F1 hybrid…
