By Ovat Abeng Justice M.B.K Mohammed of the Federal High Court Awka, Anambra State, has called on practicing lawyers in Anambra State to desist from shielding suspects standing trial over cases of defamation, bullying, assault and other crime against fellow members of the profession during court hearings. Mohammed made the called shortly after granting interim…
The Cross River State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke PhD, has called on residents of the state to leverage the Commission’s newly digitized procurement framework to foster transparency and business growth. Speaking at the conclusion of a high-level training workshop themed “Promoting Best Procurement…
A new dimension has been added to the political landscape of Cross River State as Francis Ekpo officially declared his intention to contest for the Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives. In a bold and pointed statement that has already begun to stir conversations across the constituency, Ekpo emphasized that representation…
In a symbolic and culturally significant visit, Dr Obah Edom Tawo, aspirant for the Obubra Etung Federal House of Representatives seat, paid homage to HRM Patrick Erong, the Kwididen and Clan Head of Adun Kingdom in Obubra Local Government Area, seeking royal blessings ahead of the election process. The visit, marked by tradition and community engagement,…
By Ovat Abeng Concerned members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Enugu State have dragged the factional chairman-elect, Mr. Augustine Akubue, to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Related Offences Commission (ICPC), for alleged impersonation. In a petition submitted through their lawyer, T. M. Ozioko, Esq, of the Chambers of M.J Teryma and Associates Legal…
By Ovat Abeng The Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has appointed Professor Victor Ifeanyi Obiora Ndirika, a renowned Agricultural Engineer and eminent scholar, as the new Provost of Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe. Christian Aburime, Chief Press Secretary to governor Soludo, who disclosed this in a statement in Awka on Monday, said…
By FELIX Cletus Albert The Cross River State Indigenous Gospel Ministers (CRSIGM) Forum has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to present a Christian vice-presidential candidate with a credible military or security background ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a strongly worded position statement issued on Monday, the…
The Cross River State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has felicitated its National President, Alhassan Yahya, on the occasion of his birthday, commending his leadership and contributions to the journalism profession in Nigeria. In a statement issued by the State Chairman, Archibong Bassey, the Council described Yahya as a distinguished media professional…
By Kelvin Obambon In a move that signals a fresh wave of political engagement in Cross River State, Phylo Modlin Odu has officially declared her intention to contest for the Boki Constituency II seat in the State House of Assembly. Positioning herself as a “daughter of the soil,” Odu’s declaration is built on a platform…
By Ovat Abeng The Executive Chairman of Idemili North Local Government Area, Hon. Stanley Nkwoka, has warned that acts of rascality and thuggery must no longer be tolerated in the council area under his watch. Nkwoka issued the warning while reacting to allegations made by a House of Representatives aspirant for Idemili North and South…
