Fernando Martin, a coach with Valencia CF, has died alongside three members of his family after their boat capsized in Indonesia, Spanish football clubs have confirmed. Valencia CF said, “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Fernando Martín, coach of Valencia CF Femenino B, and three of his children in a tragic boating accident…
By Ovat Abeng Eze Mbaukwu, Igwe Peter Nwokike Anugwu, on Saturday, December 27, bestowed the chieftaincy title of “Ukwunna” on Uzu Okagbue. The respected and well-travelled monarch conferred this chieftaincy title on Uzu during his 84th birthday celebration, which he marked in his palace at Mbaukwu, Awka South LGA, Anambra State. Uzu Okagbue, who was…
The Ogun State government on Sunday announced the payment of end-of-the-year salary bonuses to its workforce. According to a statement issued by the State Head of Service, Kehinde Onasanya, the gesture is intended to appreciate the invaluable contributions of workers to the growth and development of the state. The government described the workforce as reliable…
By Cletus Asuquo A Cross River-based cleric, Archbishop Josef Bassey, has faulted claims by the expelled Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in the state, Alphonsus Eba, that he played a decisive role in the emergence of Governor Bassey Otu, insisting that such assertions amount to historical distortion and disrespect to the people of the…
There are indications that suspected terrorists in the North are relocating following the missile attacks carried out by the United States of America on Thursday night. Credible community leaders said they noticed movements as the hoodlums migrated in small numbers after the Christmas Day attacks. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the US military carried…
By Kingsley Agim The Special Adviser to the Governor of Cross River State on Asset Management and Recovery, Barr. Gilbert Agbor, has joined well-wishers across the state to celebrate the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Anthony Owan Enoh, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as the fulcrum of the present administration….
On Christmas Day, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, his wife Nela, and associates, paid a compassionate visit to the Calabar Correctional Centre, extending hope and relief to inmates in the true spirit of the season. During the visit, the Senator committed a total of N10 million in humanitarian support. This included over N5 million to offset fines…
By Ovat Abeng The son of Anambra State Governor, Chinua Soludo, in the spirit of the Christmas season, has paid an unscheduled visit to three hospitals in Anambra State on Christmas Day, during which he cleared the hospital bills of many. This gesture which took place on Thursday, 26th December, 2025 was warmly received by…
Gunmen suspected to be fleeing an undisclosed incident on Christmas Day shot an assistant parish priest of Saint Kelvin Catholic Church, Ogbaku, in the Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State. The priest, whose identity had yet to be officially confirmed as of press time, was reportedly shot at about 8am on Christmas Day…
The member representing Yakurr II State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Mercy Akpama, has held a Christmas town hall meeting and leadership development programme for students as thousands of constituents access free medical care. The event, which took place at Precious Stone Event Centre, Nko, attracted APC members, community leaders, youths…