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Mothering Sunday: APGA North Senatorial Aspirant, Odili Advocate For Women Empowerment, Abolition Of Harmful Traditional Practices

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By Ovat Abeng ‎As Catholic mothers celebrate mothering Sunday, today Sunday April, 19th 2026, the frontline aspirant of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), for Anambra North Senatorial District, Chief Primus Ugochukwu Odili, has described Mothers as the cornerstone of families, calling for women empowerment and abolition of all harmful practices against women. ‎ ‎In…

Metchie Bows Out As Umueri PG, Nweke Takes Over

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By Ovat Abeng It was an atmosphere of music and dancing at Umueri Civic Centre (Ama Umueri) Anambra-East Local Government Area on Saturday April 18, venue of the formal handover ceremony of Chief John Metchie led Umueri General Assembly Executives. It was the first time in many years to witness a peaceful, rancour-free handover ceremony…

APGA announces primary elections timetable for 2027 polls

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By Ovat Abeng The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Grand Alliance has released the provisional timetable and schedule of activities for the 2026 primary elections for the nomination of its candidates in the 2027 general election. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the National Publicity Secretary of the party,…

Soya Beans Revolution: C’River Govt Delivers First Shipment to Flour Mills Plc Oyo State Through “Project Grow”

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By Ovat Lawrence, Ph.D Today, we are pleased to announce that the Cross River State Government, through the Project Grow initiative, has successfully delivered its pilot shipment of 114 x 100kg bags of soybeans to Flour Mills Plc in Ibadan, Oyo State. The loading and offloading of the produce were carried out between yesterday, 18th…

Prince Is Coming Movement Secures Unanimous Endorsement for Gov Otu, President Tinubu at Mega Rally

Editor2 weeks ago03 mins

By Kelvin Obambon In a massive display of political solidarity, the Prince Is Coming Movement led by its Director General and Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar, has secured a unanimous endorsement for Governor Bassey Edet Otu for a second term in 2027. Addressing a mammoth crowd of supporters at the Ikom…

City Boy Movement Cross River Mobilizes for South South Youth Tour in Benin

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The Cross River State Chapter of the City Boy Movement has held its maiden strategic meeting in Calabar, ahead of the forthcoming Renewed Hope National Youth Tour scheduled to take place in Benin City, Edo State, on April 23 and 24. The meeting focused on mobilizing strong participation from Cross River State for the South-South…

3 Million Votes for Tinubu: C’River Declares Total Support for “Renewed Hope” and “Sweet Prince” Agenda

Editor2 weeks ago03 mins

By Kelvin Obambon The political landscape of Cross River witnessed a seismic shift at the weekend as the state’s top leadership, led by Deputy Governor Peter Odey, declared a target of three million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 election, citing the President’s role in protecting the state’s economic interests and infrastructure…

Soludo wife trains women in AC, tricycle repairs, others

Editor2 weeks ago02 mins

By Ovat Abeng Wife of the Anambra State governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has expressed satisfaction over the performance of the 100 young women involved in the first batch of the ‘Anambra Skilled Ladies Training Programme in the state. She said the programme has fostered self-reliance and entrepreneurial rebirth. The governor’s wife had in March 2026…

Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong Emerged Independent Newspaper ‘Legislator of the Year’

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By Kelvin Obambon Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, representing Cross River South Senatorial District has been honored as the “Legislator of the Year” by the Independent Newspaper. The prestigious award was conferred during the media organization’s Silver Jubilee celebration, marking twenty-five years of journalistic excellence. The Senator was unable to attend the ceremony in person as he…

Rt Hon Orok Duke attends funeral service of Edisua Ita, pays glowing tribute to the late academic

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The atmosphere in the ancient city of Calabar was somber on Saturday April 18, 2026, as the remains of the late Associate Professor Edisua Ita, a renowned academic, clergy woman, and development expert, were laid to rest. Among the high-profile dignitaries in attendance was Rt. Hon. Orok Duke PhD, who paid a moving tribute…

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What Light House Awka Says About Anambra’s New Ambition

Robbers raid church, steal holy communion

Tension as Federal Ministry of Mines Accuses Paul Efiong of Overstepping His Mandate

Dansuki Signals 2027 Ambition, Presents Self for Party Screening

Again, NUJ Decries Poor Power Supply in Cross River, Urges Govt to Intervene

UNDP urges Cross River youths to apply for NJFP 2.0

Youth, Student Leaders Beg Edem Bassey to Declare for House of Reps

APC Stakeholders Give Oden Ewa 24 Hour- ultimatum to Declare for Senate

Mammoth Crowd Receives Hon Francis Ekpo in Ogoja/Yala

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Mothering Sunday: APGA North Senatorial Aspirant, Odili Advocate For Women Empowerment, Abolition Of Harmful Traditional Practices

Metchie Bows Out As Umueri PG, Nweke Takes Over

APGA announces primary elections timetable for 2027 polls

Soya Beans Revolution: C’River Govt Delivers First Shipment to Flour Mills Plc Oyo State Through “Project Grow”

Prince Is Coming Movement Secures Unanimous Endorsement for Gov Otu, President Tinubu at Mega Rally

City Boy Movement Cross River Mobilizes for South South Youth Tour in Benin

3 Million Votes for Tinubu: C’River Declares Total Support for “Renewed Hope” and “Sweet Prince” Agenda

Soludo wife trains women in AC, tricycle repairs, others

Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong Emerged Independent Newspaper ‘Legislator of the Year’

Rt Hon Orok Duke attends funeral service of Edisua Ita, pays glowing tribute to the late academic