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Bulgarian Embassy Hails Ambassador Young Piero for Promoting Nigeria and Africa’s Image in Europe, Others

Editor8 months ago03 mins

The Chargé d’Affaires of the Bulgarian Embassy in Nigeria, Mr. Ruben Pirontchev, has commended Ambassador Young Piero Omatsaye, Africa Coordinator of Jet Age Nation Builders, for his contributions to strengthening Nigeria’s global image and fostering international partnerships. Pirontchev described Omatsaye as “a very good friend of the Embassy” and “a highly respected, well-connected personality who…

Payment system, financial inclusion highlight CBN Fair in Cross River

Editor8 months ago03 mins

By Kelvin Obambon Payment system innovations and financial inclusion were key highlights at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Fair held in Calabar, Cross River State, on Thursday, October 9, 2025. The Fair which focused on the theme “Driving Alternative Payment Channels as Tools for Financial Inclusion, Growth and Accelerated Economic Development,” showcased the…

PDP inaugurates caretaker committee in Cross River

Editor8 months ago03 mins

By Kelvin Obambon The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has inaugurated a caretaker committee to unify and rebuild the party in Cross River State ahead of future elections. The committee, chaired by Rt. Hon. Bassey Eko Ewa, was formally inaugurated in Calabar on Wednesday October 8, 2025, in a ceremony attended by party leaders, elders, and…

Anambra governorship candidate laments persistent poverty among Awka indigenes

Editor8 months ago02 mins

By Ovat Abeng The candidate of the Action Alliance (AA) for the upcoming November 8, 2025 governorship election in Anambra State, Ọzọ Jephat Ezechukwu Nweke, has called on governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo to consider the persistent poverty among Awka indigenes, despite the town’s status as the state capital. Nweke made the call on Monday at…

Calabar monarch confers chieftaincy titles on Gov Otu’s Chief of Staff, SA, others

Editor8 months ago03 mins

By Solomon Azu The Paramount ruler of Calabar South local government area, His Royal Majesty Etubom Nyong Effiom Okon Etim Ewa 1, has conferred chieftaincy titles on distinguished individuals, including the Chief of Staff to Cross River State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Ironbar, the Special Adviser to the Governor on General Duties, Barr Ekpenyong Akiba, member representing…

C’River Govt moves to end water scarcity, finalizes PPP deal with Agua Globa Services

Editor8 months ago02 mins

By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River Government has taken a significant step toward ending the persistent water scarcity in the state by finalizing a public-private partnership (PPP) deal with Agua Globa Services to manage the Cross River State Water Board Ltd. High Chief Godwin Nyiam PhD, Managing Director of the Cross River State Water Board…

Senate Declares State of Emergency on Odukpani-Itu Road After Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong’s motion

Editor8 months ago02 mins

By Kelvin Obambon The Nigerian Senate has declared a state of emergency on the Calabar – Odukpani – Itu – Ikot Ekpene Federal Highway following persistent delays and slow progress on the project. Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, representing Cross River South Senatorial District, revealed this after a joint Senate and House of Representatives inspection tour on…

Pivot Conference drives South-East digital revolution, targets 5,000 participants in Anambra

Editor8 months ago04 mins

By Ovat Abeng As part of activities leading to the third edition of ‘The Pivot’ Conference, tagged, ‘Pivot Conference 3.0’, coming up on October 18, the organisers have hosted a fireside chat and media interaction aimed at building conversations, anticipation and engaging the media ahead of the main event. The session, held in Awka, on…

Ohanaeze calls for unconditional release of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu

Editor8 months ago04 mins

By Ovat Abeng The Igbo Socio-Cultural Organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has called for unconditional release of the incarcerated leader of proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The Igbo nation made the call at 2025 Igbo day celebration held at the Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, the Anambra State capital, on Monday and…

Cross River Begins Overhaul of Fire Service Infrastructure, Promises Statewide Restoration

Editor8 months ago02 mins

The Cross River State Government has set in motion a sweeping restoration of fire service operations across the state, starting with the rehabilitation of the Calabar headquarters, after years of abandonment. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Asset Management and Recovery, Barr. Gilbert Agbor, disclosed this during an inspection of the State Fire Service…

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Gov Otu Launches WASH Finance Strategy, Other Policies in C’River

ASERC Issues Binding Order Mandating Full Metering of Every Electricity Customer In Anambra

2027 APGA primary: Gov Soludo commended for ensuring peaceful, credible and transparent process in Anambra

2027: Oli win APGA’s House of Rep primary for Njikoka/Dunukofia/Anaocha Federal Constituency

MAN laments rising electricity cost, poor supply in South-East Nigeria

Police confirm killing of TRAMRA official by driver in Calabar

2027: Orok Duke mobilizes support for Tinubu, Otu as he visits ward 11 Calabar South

Stop defaming ex-NBA chairman or risk fine of N5m, imprisonment – Court warns Anambra businessman

Former NUJ treasurer, Onwumelu appointed supervisory councillor for finance, Idemili North

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Bulgarian Embassy Hails Ambassador Young Piero for Promoting Nigeria and Africa’s Image in Europe, Others

Payment system, financial inclusion highlight CBN Fair in Cross River

PDP inaugurates caretaker committee in Cross River

Anambra governorship candidate laments persistent poverty among Awka indigenes

Calabar monarch confers chieftaincy titles on Gov Otu’s Chief of Staff, SA, others

C’River Govt moves to end water scarcity, finalizes PPP deal with Agua Globa Services

Senate Declares State of Emergency on Odukpani-Itu Road After Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong’s motion

Pivot Conference drives South-East digital revolution, targets 5,000 participants in Anambra

Ohanaeze calls for unconditional release of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu

Cross River Begins Overhaul of Fire Service Infrastructure, Promises Statewide Restoration