Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, on Thursday graced the Tinkoriko Calabar Heritage celebration, marking the grand finale of the state’s historic 32-day Carnival and festival activities, in a landmark moment for cultural inclusion and legacy preservation. The event, which featured a formal opening ceremony at the iconic 11/11 Roundabout in Calabar, drew…
By Ovat Abeng The people of Umudioka-Neni community in Aniocha local government area of Anambra State, has revealed how the late World Heavyweight Wrestling Champion Promoter, Chief Michael Okpala, a.k.a. ‘Power Mike’ rose to global status. They argue that the Nigeria’s most famous professional wrestler, got the global recognition after he was well coach and…
Canada deported 366 Nigerians between January and October 2025, as it intensified its immigration enforcement drive at the fastest pace in over a decade, official data has shown. The figure, obtained from the Canada Border Services Agency removals programme statistics, also revealed that 974 Nigerians are currently in the “removal in progress” inventory, awaiting deportation…
Prophecies by Archbishop Dr. Emmah Gospel Isong released on 1st January 2026 at Faith Mansion World Center, City Of Testimonies, Ikot Eneobong, 8 Miles, Calabar, Nigeria. 1. 2026 has been declared the year that God will show himself alive by many “INFALLIBLE PROOFS” (Acts 1:3) 2. The year will be a good year prophetically. 2…
Venezuelan security forces have detained at least five Americans in recent months as the US has built a pressure campaign against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, a US official familiar with the matter told CNN. The circumstances of the individual cases vary, and some could have been involved in drug smuggling, the official said. US officials…
Mozambique President Daniel Francisco Chapo has congratulated the Mambas for qualifying for the round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco and announced an extraordinary bonus if they beat Nigeria. The Mambas set up a meeting with one of the most impressive teams at the tournament, Nigeria, after finishing third in Group…
By Kelvin Obambon The Senator representing Cross River South Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, has ushered in the year 2026 with a message of hope, resilience, and a renewed pledge to prioritize “service above self” for his constituents. In a New Year message released on Thursday, the Senator reflected on the economic landscape of…
The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has directed his lawyers to withdraw all ongoing defamation lawsuits against several individuals, saying he was moved by counsel during a New Year Mass. Speaking at the Sacred Heart Parish in Uyo on Thursday, Akpabio said he had filed nearly nine lawsuits against individuals he accused of defaming him….
By Kingsley Agim The Cross River State Special Advisers Forum has commended Governor Bassey Edet Otu for restoring the joy, colour and global appeal of Carnival Calabar, describing the 2025 edition as a clear demonstration of purposeful leadership and a renewed commitment to the state’s cultural identity. In a statement signed by the Secretary of…
The Yobe State Hisbah Commission has issued a public notice warning residents against activities deemed contrary to the teachings of Sharia, particularly during festive occasions. In the statement dated December 31, 2025, the Commission highlighted several behaviours to avoid, including “reckless driving or moving in vehicles, especially in public during weddings or Sallah celebrations,” and…