By Our Reporter The United States President, Donald Trump, has issued a stern warning, threatening potential military intervention in Nigeria to stop what he described as genocide against Christians in the country. In a Saturday post on his Truth Social platform, President Trump directed the US Department of War to prepare for “possible action” should…
A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has sentenced a 19-year-old teacher, Abdullahi Abbass, to life imprisonment for raping his nine-year-old pupil — a conviction the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons hailed as a major win in its fight against sexual violence. In a statement on X on Saturday by…
By Our Reporter The Cross River State Government has officially launched the implementation of the WASH System for Health (WS4H) programme in Obubra Local Government Area, reiterating that investment in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) is critical for public health and development. The programme commenced with a key stakeholders’ meeting held at the Obubra Local…
…As Special Committee finds allegations baseless, commends transparency in contract Process The Cross River State House of Assembly (CRSHA) has cleared Hon. Cyril James Omini, Member representing Yakurr I State Constituency, of allegations linking him to a N1.6 billion fraud involving Eketeson Resources International Limited, the contractor handling the Ugep and Ikom road projects. The…
Petroleum products marketers in Nigeria have been told to cultivate the patriotic act of purchasing petroleum products refined in the country, rather than importing them. The Director General of Good Governance Advocacy International (GGAI), Leonard Anyogo made the appeal on Friday in a telephone interview with journalists on the recent introduction of 15 percent tariffs…
The Cross River State government in collaboration with the World Bank’s Project Hope Education, has concluded a three-day intensive training workshop aimed at bridging the learning gaps in English and Mathematics across primary schools in the state. The initiative reflects the administration’s commitment to professional development for the education sector. The workshop, themed “Enhancing Pedagogical…
By Ovat Abeng Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has dutifully rehabilitated 130 Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) across the state in less than four years in office. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Ben Obidike, disclosed this at the premises of the newly constricted Solution Trauma Center Awka, while briefing the press shortly after…
Petroleum marketers have warned that the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, could exceed N1,000 per litre following President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a 15 per cent ad valorem import tariff on fuel imports. The new policy, which takes effect after a 30-day transition period expected to end on 21 November 2025,…
By Kelvin Obambon The Special Adviser to Cross River Governor on Local Content, Caleb Awatt, has outlined a comprehensive initiative to tackle the issue of out-of-school children in the State. Speaking during a courtesy visit to Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, Comrade Archibong Bassey, in Calabar, on…
By Kingsley Agim The Cross River State Government has expressed its readiness to host the 66th National Council on Health (NCH) in Calabar, marking the first time the state will welcome Nigeria’s highest health policy-making body. The event is scheduled to hold from November 17 to 21, 2025, at the Calabar International Convention Centre (CICC),…