By Archibong Emmanuel The Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on local content, Ambassador Awatt Caleb has confirmed the government readiness to train citizens in electric vehicle maintenance, repairs and manufacturing of electric buses, cars and Keke Napep.Awatt said 100 youths drawn across the 18 local government areas will benefit from the free training programme…
The Royal Government of Cambodia has issued a stern immigration directive ordering African nationals currently residing in the country to leave before May 31, 2026, warning that anyone found remaining in the country illegally after the deadline would face arrest, imprisonment and heavy financial penalties. The directive is contained in an “Official Notice” issued by…
By Ovat Abeng The wife of the Anambra State governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, Nonye Soludo, on Thursday, distributed 25,000 packs of sanitary pads to schoolgirls in Anambra rural communities to promote menstrual health. The distribution took place at the banquet hall, light house, Awka, during this year 2026 World Menstrual Hygiene Day celebration. Mrs Soludo…
By Ovat Abeng Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has declared that inclusion must serve as the moral foundation for national development, emphasizing that every child deserves the dignity of belonging in society. Delivering President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s speech at the 2026 National Children’s Day Celebration at the Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, on Wednesday,…
…Doles out cash, other gifts In commemoration of the 2026 Children’s Day, the member representing Cross River in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, PhD, hosted children across Wards 4 and 5 in Calabar South Local Government Area. The event, which took place at Amayo Duke School, Egerton, saw hundreds of…
The Cross River State Government has officially launched four strategic policy documents aimed at drastically improving public health, environmental sustainability, and access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services across the state. The documents, which were unveiled on Tuesday at the Metropolitan Hotel in Calabar, include the Open Defecation Roadmap, the WASH Finance Strategy…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Electricity Regulatory Commission, ASERC, has issues a binding order mandating full metering of every electricity customer in Anambra State. The Commission also declares estimated billing an ‘inadequate and unsustainable substitute’ for actual metering; threatens loss of franchise for non-compliant distributors and announces landmark electricity regulation signing with the state…
By Ovat Abeng The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has commended governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo for ensuring a peaceful, credible and transparent primary election in Anambra State, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The National Chairman of the Primary Elections Committee, Victor Agunzi (SAN), commended the governor while briefing journalists at the Party’s Regional Headquarters…
By Ovat Abeng The All Progressives Grrand Alliance, APGA, has declared Prince Chukwudi Oli as winner of its House of Representatives primaries for Njikoka/Dunukofia and Anaocha Federal Constituency in Anambra State ahead of the January 16th, 2027 general elections. The party’s returning officer for the constituency primary election, held on May 23rd, 2026, Mazi Ejimofor…
By Ovat Abeng The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Southeast Region of Nigeria, has expressed concern over the rising cost of electricity, poor supply, and limited access to affordable financing affecting industries in the region. Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting on electricity regulation and industrial productivity in Awka, on Friday, May 22nd, 2026, MAN Southeast…
