Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday appointed Nigerian priest Father Anthony Ekpo as assessor for general affairs of the Vatican Secretariat of State. Ekpo, 44, succeeds Father Roberto Campisi, who was appointed permanent observer of the Holy See to UNESCO in September. In his new role, he will be responsible for overseeing the activities of Catholic…
Prominent violence monitor and human rights academic Dr Mary de Haas has delivered hard-hitting testimony before a parliamentary ad hoc committee, sharply questioning the credibility of KwaZulu‑Natal Police Commissioner Lt‑General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and Crime Intelligence head Lt‑General Dumisani Khumalo. During her appearance, De Haas told MPs she “does not believe” Mkhwanazi is a credible police leader,…
By Kelvin Obambon The Senator representing Cross River South Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong on Tuesday took to the floor of the Senate to strongly condemn the recent abduction of 25 schoolgirls from the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Kebbi State, describing the lack of safety for children pursuing education as “unacceptable.” Senator…
Governor Bassey Otu has met with the Chairmen of the 18 Local Government Councils of Cross River State in a strategic session aimed at strengthening security, enhancing citizens’ welfare and assessing the progress of his People-First administration as the year draws to an end. Speaking during a recent meeting at the State Executive Council Chamber,…
By Kelvin Obambon The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, collaborated with the Internet Society Nigeria Chapter to host a vital training session for journalists on data encryption and digital security, marking the 2025 Global Encryption Day. The event, themed “A Shield in Uncertain Times: The Role of Encryption,” took place on…
The Toronto Police Service has located a missing person who went missing at King Street West and Portland Street area. “The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing person,” a statement from the police on Saturday read. READ ALSO: America not ready for female president – Obama Kristine,…
By Ovat Abeng National Executive Council (NEC) of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), has announced the appointment of Comrade Godwin Ugochukwu Okoye as the Acting Chairman of the Council, Anambra State Chapter with immediate effect.. The development, announced via statement, in line with the provisions of the NYCN Constitution (2018, amended 2025), saw…
At least one person has been killed and another injured in heavy Russian drone attacks on the eastern Ukrainian region of Dnipro, according to a statement posted on Telegram by Governor Vladyslav Hayvanenko on Saturday. Several fires broke out in the regional capital of Dnipro, but damage was also reported to private homes and cars…
The United States and Russia have submitted rival draft resolutions on the Gaza conflict to the UN Security Council, setting up a confrontation among the council’s veto powers as diplomats said a vote could take place as early as next week. The US draft seeks to secure President Donald Trump’s Middle East peace plan. “We…
By Ovat Abeng The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide Youth Wing, and South East Youths Assembly (SEYA), has advocated for a total overhauling of Nigeria’s security architecture to global standards. The advocacy called was contained in a statement signed and made available to Journalists in Awka on Thursday by the National publicity secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide…
