The Cross River State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly condemned what it describes as an attempt by non-members and external forces to “hijack” the party’s administrative structure. The party leadership, speaking during a press briefing in Calabar on Tuesday, insisted that the state chapter remains united and operates strictly under the…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Police Command has officially commenced the 2025/2026 Police Constable screening exercise, issuing a stern warning to applicants to remain vigilant against fraudsters and recruitment racketeers. The exercise kicked off on Monday, March 9, 2026, following a formal reception of the screening team by the Commissioner of Police, Rashid…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Police Command has issued a formal clarification regarding the reported arrest of Hon. Ovat Dickson Agbor, the member representing Obubra 1 State Constituency in the State House of Assembly. The statement, released on Monday, March 9, 2026, seeks to address public speculation surrounding allegations of domestic violence involving…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Police Command, in collaboration with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), and other security stakeholders, has intensified advocacy efforts to combat cultism, drug abuse, and other social vices during a one-day youth summit focused on the theme: “Combating Drug Abuse…
In continuation of her decade-long Ramadan and Lent tradition, Dr. Betta Edu over the weekend broke fast with over 1,500 physically challenged men, women, and children of Muslim and Christian faiths in the Karonmajigi community, behind the National Military Cemetery, Abuja. The programme, which began in Bogobiri and Nasarawa Bakoko, Calabar during her tenure as…
Former member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria, Daniel Asuquo, has congratulated the newly elected State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, Chris Etta, as well as members of the newly constituted State Executive Committee of the party. Dansuki, who represented Akamkpa/Biase Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, described…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, has concluded a five-day intensive training programme on Public Speaking for young participants from the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS). The training, aimed at equipping budding comperes with essential communication skills, covered key aspects of public speaking, including confidence building, audience engagement, and…
Joy and appreciation continue to spread across the traditional institutions of Cross River North as High Chief Higgins Peters fulfilled yet another phase of his commitment to support traditional rulers in the region. The second phase of the monthly stipend initiative has now been paid to 120 clan heads and five paramount rulers of the…
By Ovat Abeng Mr Chinedu Anyaso, the Chairman of Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Enugu Depot Community has formally declared his intention to contest for the seat of Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo Federal Constituency in Anambra. Anyaso, a chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) made the declaration in his home, Ekwulummili Community,…
By Ovat Abeng A group under the auspices of Anambra Patriots has launched its new secretariat at Awka Trade Centre in Awka, Anambra State, calling on members and supporters to actively participate in promoting good governance, transparency and accountability across the state. Speaking during its general meeting at the new office, the National Convener, Arc….
