Former President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria and ex-President of Mozambique, Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, were among top dignitaries held up in Guinea-Bissau on Wednesday after the military in the West African country announced that they had taken over power. Although THISDAY confirmed that the African leaders were safe in their hotel rooms as of last night,…
By Kelvin Obambon During the Senate debate on escalating insecurity, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong delivered an address on Wednesday, urging the Federal Government to implement immediate and uncompromising reforms to fortify Nigeria’s defense and protect its populace. He began by emphasizing the unprecedented unity among Senators across party and geopolitical lines on the need to tackle…
The crisis rocking the Cross River State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) deepened significantly this week, as a wide coalition of party officials, including 18 vice chairmen and 196 ward chairmen, publicly threw their weight behind the demand for the immediate resignation of the State Party Chairman, Barrister Alphonsus Eba. The officials cited…
In a remarkable display of humanity and swift action, Master Stephen Bassey was recently rescued from a life-threatening medical condition involving a tripartite diagnosis of appendicitis, acute infection and peptic ulcer. The incident began with a heartfelt appeal on social media, highlighting the dire medical needs of young Stephen and appealing directly to the Oden…
By Ovat Abeng Wife of the Anambra State Governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo has call for more collaboration among concerned stakeholders against cases of gender-based violence in Anambra State, Nigeria and the World at large. Her called was contained in her commemoratory message to mark this year’s 2025 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against…
By Ovat Abeng Nawfia community in Njikoka local government area of Anambra State, has congratulated Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo on his victory in the recent concluded November 8, 2025 gubernatorial election in the state In a press statement concerning the reelection of the Governor and the Certificate Return given to him and his Deputy, Dr…
By Ejike Abana On November 19, 2024, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, stood before the Anambra State House of Assembly and presented the 2025 budget—aptly titled “Changing Gears 2.0.” This budget proposal marked a decisive step in pursuing the administration’s ambitious agenda for economic transformation and social development. With a modest but significantly ambitious figure…
By Kelvin Obambon A five-day free medical outreach spearheaded by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in collaboration with the Renewed Hope Initiative, ECEWS, CSDON, and the Cross River health sector, is currently providing essential specialist healthcare services to residents of Calabar at no cost. The crucial intervention, which began on Monday, November 24 at…
By Nsan Ndoma-Neji A group operating under the aegis of Clans Club International in Nigeria has pledged it’s support for the unity of Nigerians against terrorism and violent extremism, calling for support of government efforts to put an end the menace. Chairman, Grand Elders Council of the Club, Dr. Ekong Udoro made the call at…
By Kelvin Obambon PadBank Mobile Outreach on Tuesday November 25 joined the global community in marking the commencement of the 2025 International 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, highlighting the critical and often overlooked link between menstrual poverty and vulnerability to exploitation. The initiative, committed to ending menstrual poverty and empowering the girl child,…