By Ovat Abeng The new Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has declared zero tolerance for extortion, charging officers of the command on the need to do their policing job with the fear of God. The declaration was part of the Commissioner’s assumption speech he delivered during a press briefing, held…
By Nkese Eneyo The Cross River State Government’s unwavering commitment to grassroots security and sustainable development received yet another boost as the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Chief Victor Felix Idem, paid an inspection visit to the ongoing construction of the Anantigha Police & Anti-Cultism Station and Barracks in Calabar South Local Government Area….
The Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji, has dismissed concerns over the alleged lavish lifestyles of public officials. Adedeji said President Bola Tinubu does not live extravagantly despite his position. He stated this during an interview with Channels Television, on Sunday, where he was questioned by journalist Seun Okinbaloye about the lifestyles…
By Ovat Abeng The frontline candidate for Dunukofia, Njikoka and Anaocha Federal Constituency of Anambra State ahead of the 2027 general election, under the platform of All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Prince Chukwudi Oli, has called on the women of Enugwu-Ukwu community in Njikoka Local Government Area to remain united and continue to promote…
…Pledge support for 2027 By Ovat Abeng Leaders of the Hausa and Northern communities in Anambra State have dismissed allegations that Mr Peter Obi, candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), discriminated against northerners or ordered the demolition of a mosque during his tenure as Governor of Anambra State. The community leaders, who spoke with…
By Ovat Abeng The reappointment of Prof. Chinwe Veronica Anunobi as National Librarian and Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Nigeria has been described as a strategic move to consolidate ongoing reforms in the nation’s knowledge sector. Prof. Anunobi, a Professor of Library and Information Science and former Deputy University Librarian at Nnamdi…
By Nsan Ndoma-Neji Palpable tension erupted at the Chapel of Redemption Church on the University of Calabar campus on Sunday after operatives of the Cross River State Police Command stormed the premises and ordered an ongoing service to end abruptly over a festering leadership crisis. Worshippers were thrown into confusion as police took over the…
By Kelvin Obambon A major international survey has revealed a stark global disparity in cross-border mobility, showing that only 9 percent of adult Nigerians have ever traveled outside their country. The findings highlight the deep correlation between economic status, endemic poverty, and access to international travel. The study, conducted by the Pew Research Center across…
By Ovat Abeng Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has approved N500 million for the acquisition of major medical equipment and the funding of accreditation for critical departments at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Amaku-Awka. The fund was disclosed by the Chief Medical Director of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Amaku, Dr….
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has linked the lack of electricity in rural communities to early bedtime, limited nightlife and what he described as increased population growth. Fayose made the remarks on Friday in Abuja while speaking after his inauguration as Chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency board. In a video clip shared by…
