In a remarkable gesture of educational support and human capital development, Hon. Oden Ewa, Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations and Chairman of the Green Economy Initiative in Cross River State, officially flagged off the award of 150 scholarships to students of the Federal Polytechnic, Ugep, for the 2025/2026 academic session. The initiative, under…
In a landmark gesture of educational empowerment and legacy preservation, the Oden Ewa Foundation, led by the visionary Hon. Oden Ewa, has awarded full scholarships; covering primary to tertiary education to the best graduating pupils of Holy Cross Primary School. The award, presented during the school’s graduation ceremony on July 23, 2025, is in honour…
In a significant move marking the formal commencement of a new era for regional development, the Managing Director of the South-South Development Commission (SSDC), Ms. Usoro Akpabio on Monday, led a delegation of senior officials on a courtesy visit to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, in Abuja on…
By Our Reporter Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, representing Cross River Southern Senatorial District, convened an urgent meeting at the National Assembly on Monday to address the crisis facing 392 dental students at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), threatened with disqualification due to the university’s breach of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) admission quota….
By Ovat Abeng The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has been named the “Best Crime Fighter – Man of the Year 2025” by the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory Council. This was disclosed in a press statement issued by the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Tochukwu…
By Ovat Abeng The candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the November 8, 2025 governorship election in Anambra State, Mr John Chuma Nwosu has said the process would be a test case for the party to show it’s capacity in the 2027 general election in Nigeria. Nwosu who was at the St Faith…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) has approved funds for the empowerment of Cohort 2 under the 1 Youth 2 Skills Programme. The approval was granted during ANSEC’s 15th meeting, held on Monday July 21, 2025, at the Light House in Awka. During the meeting, the Council reviewed the success of Cohort…
By Kelvin Obambon Research Gateway Professional Institute (RGP) has conferred awards of honour on eminent personalities at its maiden graduation and induction ceremony held last Friday in Calabar, Cross River State capital. Among the awardees were the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar; his wife, Dr Virginia Ironbar; Chairman of the Nigeria…
By Uket Oka The Nigerian Communication Satellite (NIGCOMSAT), has been commended for empowering Cross River youths with cutting-edge knowledge in satellite technology and digital communication. The state governor, Prince Bassey Otu, made the commendation, Monday, while declaring a 5-day NIGCOMSAT Youth empowerment workshop organised by NIGCOMSAT in collaboration with the Cross River State Government through…
…Eyes automobile, agriculture and CNG One of Nigeria’s thriving business conglomerates, Innoson Group of companies, has expressed readiness to invest heavily in Cross River, Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Edet Otu on Local Content, Amb. Awatt Caleb, confirmed. Dr Innocent Chukwuma, Chairman of Innoson Group, made his intentions known when the Governor’s Aide visited him…