The atmosphere in the ancient city of Calabar was somber on Saturday April 18, 2026, as the remains of the late Associate Professor Edisua Ita, a renowned academic, clergy woman, and development expert, were laid to rest. Among the high-profile dignitaries in attendance was Rt. Hon. Orok Duke PhD, who paid a moving tribute…
By Ovat Abeng Stakeholders from the All Progressive Grand Alliance APGA extraction in Anambra South Senatorial District, has urged members of the party to disregard any rumour criticizing the performance of the Senator representing the district at the Red Chamber of the National Assembly Abuja, Senator Emmanuel Nwachukwu. They argue that Senator Nwachukwu six months…
By Ovat Abeng Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a Chieftain of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, Dr Chris Obiajulu Onyekachukwu Nwokedi, has appealed to the party leadership and the governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo to considered him with the party ticket for Ogbaru Federal Constituency. He lamented that he has…
By Ovat Abeng The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Awka branch, has conferred an Award of Excellence on Barrister Chukwudi Oli, a frontline House of Representative aspirant for Dunukofia, Njikoka and Anaocha Federal Constituency of Anambra State. Oli, who is contesting for the seat under the political platform of the All Progressive Grand Alliance APGA ahead…
By Ovat Abeng Anambra State Governor’s wife, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has called on the newly inaugurated executive members of the Women Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (WOWICAN), Anambra State chapter, to use their offices to promote peace, good morals, and healthy living respectively. Soludo called on the women to see motherhood as a…
Former All Progressives Congress (APC) Local Government Chairmanship Aspirant in Bekwarra, Efenji Nicholas, alongside his former campaign coordinator, Tony Eteng, have formally endorsed Cross River State Governor, Prince Bassey Edet Otu, for a second term in office. The endorsement comes with a pledge to mobilize their extensive support base across the state to work assiduously…
The people of Yala-Obubra, host community of the Okpambe Fishing Festival, have expressed deep appreciation to Governor Bassey Otu for his continued support toward the growth and promotion of the annual cultural event, while also appealing for urgent intervention on the Ofumbongha/Yala and Ochon/Yala roads. The commendation was made during the 2026 edition of the…
By Kelvin Obambon In a move that will shape the political landscape of Cross River ahead of the 2027 general elections, Engr. Mkpang CocoBassey, a prominent figure in the oil and gas sector, has officially declared his intention to run for the office of Governor under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The…
By Ovat Abeng As part of its commitment to adequate service delivery, FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited, a subsidiary of Enugu Electricity Distribution Company EEDC in charge of Anambra State, has announced the sale of electricity meters to consumers in the State. Managing Director of the Company, Mr Okechukwu Okafor, made the announcement while answering…
By Christian Njoku A Travel Journalist and Media Entrepreneur, Obaji Akpet, has urged Cross River to move beyond politics and civil service mindset to unlock its creative industry potential. Akpet made the call during a one day creative sector seminar organised by the Peter Bello Foundation on Wednesday in Calabar, to mark its 10th anniversary. The…
