On Monday, April 13, 2026, a joint delegation of the National Assembly Committees on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) from both the Senate and the House of Representatives undertook an oversight visit to key NDDC projects in Cross River state, including the reconstruction of Odukpani Junction–Okom Ita–Uyanga–Ehom road. The inspection team, led by the…
The University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital in Rivers State says it has stopped the salaries of 1000 workers following a recently concluded audit of its staff. The Chief Medical Director, Prof. Chituru Orluwene, disclosed this at a news briefing on Monday to mark his first 100 days in office. While noting that when he…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has publicly condemned US President Donald Trump’s recent criticism of Pope Leo XIV, describing the remarks as an insult to the pontiff and a desecration of Jesus Christ. Trump said on Sunday that he is “not a big fan” of Leo XIV, saying he is “weak on crime” and “terrible for…
By Ovat Abeng No fewer than 30 youths drawn from Anambra State and beyond have received financial empowerment from Faithspiration Initiative during their just concluded youth forum season 3. The event, themed “Ablazed with the Fire of God,” held at the Basilica Square of the Most Holy Trinity, Onitsha, on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, brought…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Forestry Commission has issued a stern directive to timber dealers across the state, ordering the immediate evacuation of all timber illegally dumped along roadsides. In a move aimed at restoring order to the state’s forestry sector, the Commission has provided a two-week grace period for dealers to move…
Following media smear campaigns against Obudu, Bekwarra and Obanliku Federal Constituency producing the next Senator of Cross River North, Emmanuel Olayi has appealed to Governor Bassey Otu to endure that the principle of equity is upheld. Olayi made the appeal during a meeting with the governor at the Government House, Calabar. He disclosed that the…
By Ovat Abeng The African Democratic Congress ADC Presidential hopeful, Mr Peter Obi, the serving member representing Idemili North and South Federal Constituency, Hon Uchenna Harris Okonkwo, National Chairman of the All Progressive Grand Alliance APGA, Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa and the Managing Director of Janksmay Global Services, Engr Ifeamyi Michael Onwuachu, has empowered no less…
The Federal Government has approved the implementation of the 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures, FPM, introducing sweeping changes to import tariffs aimed at stimulating growth across key sectors of the economy. The approval was conveyed in a document dated April 1, 2026, and signed by the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun. The new policy replaces the…
By Ovat Abeng The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has conducted state congresses in Anambra State, electing new executive committees through consensus arrangements amid declarations of unity and party consolidation. The congress held, on Saturday, at the Kyrie Events Centre, Awka, saw the emergence of a new State Executive Committee through the affirmation of Christopher Nwosu,…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Government, has debunked a publication making the round that a structure collapse at the new Government House, describing the claims as false and misleading. It was gathered that a report trending online said a structure within the new Government House collapsed following a heavy rainstorm on Thursday, April 9,…
