By Christian Njoku A Travel Journalist and Media Entrepreneur, Obaji Akpet, has urged Cross River to move beyond politics and civil service mindset to unlock its creative industry potential. Akpet made the call during a one day creative sector seminar organised by the Peter Bello Foundation on Wednesday in Calabar, to mark its 10th anniversary. The…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Electricity Regulatory Commission ASERC, has promised its customers in Nnewi, the commercial city of the State of steady electricity supply in no distance time. The Managing Director of ASERC, Prof Frank Nwoye Okafor, gave the promised while speaking at the ongoing two days Public Consultation on Draft Electricity Regulations…
By Kelvin Obambon The political landscape of Cross River is set for a major shift as the “Prince Is Coming” Movement announced a mega rally to formally endorse Governor Bassey Edet Otu and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for second terms in office. The announcement was made during a press conference in Calabar on Wednesday, led…
By Ovat Abeng The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra Sector Command, has reaffirmed its commitment to saving lives and prompt rescue services through the successful rescue of a victim and subsequent hospital follow-up, in line with the Corps Marshal’s 2026 Corporate Strategic Goal 1. The reaffirmation was contained in a statement signed and issued…
By Ovat Abeng The Office of the Deputy Mayor of Idemili South Local Government Area (IDSLGA) has announced the appointment of 20 Special Assistants to enhance administrative efficiency and strengthen grassroots governance. In a statement issued from the council headquarters in Ojoto, the Deputy Mayor, Hon. Ifeanyi Anakuba, said the appointments form part of ongoing…
The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has reaffirmed his administration’s dedicated focus on human capital development within the aviation sector. This commitment was highlighted as the Governor received official admission forms from the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria. The forms were presented at the Governor’s Office by the Special Adviser…
On Monday, April 13, 2026, a joint delegation of the National Assembly Committees on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) from both the Senate and the House of Representatives undertook an oversight visit to key NDDC projects in Cross River state, including the reconstruction of Odukpani Junction–Okom Ita–Uyanga–Ehom road. The inspection team, led by the…
The University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital in Rivers State says it has stopped the salaries of 1000 workers following a recently concluded audit of its staff. The Chief Medical Director, Prof. Chituru Orluwene, disclosed this at a news briefing on Monday to mark his first 100 days in office. While noting that when he…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has publicly condemned US President Donald Trump’s recent criticism of Pope Leo XIV, describing the remarks as an insult to the pontiff and a desecration of Jesus Christ. Trump said on Sunday that he is “not a big fan” of Leo XIV, saying he is “weak on crime” and “terrible for…
By Ovat Abeng No fewer than 30 youths drawn from Anambra State and beyond have received financial empowerment from Faithspiration Initiative during their just concluded youth forum season 3. The event, themed “Ablazed with the Fire of God,” held at the Basilica Square of the Most Holy Trinity, Onitsha, on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, brought…
