By Ovat Abeng The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, has lauded Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, for his unwavering commitment to technology adoption in Anambra State, a vision that has positioned the state as a shining example of digital governance in Nigeria. This recognition follows Anambra’s…
By Kelvin Obambon Cross River State Governor, Prince Bassey Edet Otu has urged members of the Global United Christian Congress of Africa and the Diaspora (GUCCAD) to leverage the state’s abundant natural and human endowments for profitable investment. Speaking at the GUCCAD Investment Forum organized by the Cross River Diaspora Commission (CRIDCOM), in Calabar,…
By Ovat Abeng Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has announced a significant policy change aimed at easing the financial burden on motorists in Anambra State. Starting from October 14, 2025, the maximum fine payable for any traffic offense in the state will be capped at N10,000, regardless of the nature of the offence….
The former Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr Janet Ekpenyong has bagged the prestigious “Ntunkae” royal Chieftaincy title in recognition of her exemplary and outstanding leadership qualities and contributions to the Ejagham/Efik kingdom. The exercise which coincided with the 5th coronation ceremony of the Paramount Ruler of Calabar Municipality and chairman of the Calabar…
Ebonyi State Governor, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has pledged the full support and cooperation of his administration for the successful establishment of the 1,200-bed, high-tech Neuropharma International Hospital Project in the state. Governor Nwifuru gave the assurance while receiving a delegation from Neuropharma Group Ltd of Bulgaria and its Africa Office in Rwanda, led…
By Kelvin Obambon The Biakpan Traditional Rulers Council and concerned citizens of Biakpan Community Biase local government area of Cross River State held a press briefing in Calabar on Tuesday October 14, 2025, to clarify the ongoing conflict with their Etono II brothers and appealed for urgent government action to restore peace. Speaking on behalf…
By Ovat Abeng The Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has expressed profound sorrow over the transition of one of Nigeria’s most revered Christian leaders, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, who passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025, at the age of 80. In his condolence message signed and made available to Journalists in Awka…
By Ovat Abeng Wife of Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has called on families, communities, institutions and governments to renew their commitment to the growth and development of the girl-child. Soludo, Founder of Healthy Living initiative made the call in a statement in Awka, on Saturday to mark the 2025 International Day of the…
By Kelvin Obambon Two nongovernmental organizations, Firm Girl Initiative and UKEH Cares Foundation have collectively organized a weeklong capacity building training for girls in Cross River State on AI Innovation. Ukeh Omang, founder of UKEH Cares foundation and Ochiche Rachael, founder of Firm Girl Initiative, said the programme is in commemoration of the International Day…
…Seeks Collaboration with Traditional Rulers By Sylvia Okoi In a bid to enhance service delivery and improve land management, the Cross River Geographic Information Agency (CRGIA) has taken its property rights advocacy campaign to Bakassi Local Government Area. Speaking at the palace of the Paramount Ruler of Bakassi, the Director General of CRGIA, Mr. William…
