By Ovat Abeng The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, has lauded Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, for his unwavering commitment to technology adoption in Anambra State, a vision that has positioned the state as a shining example of digital governance in Nigeria. This recognition follows Anambra’s…
By Ovat Abeng No more than 450 girls from twelve Secondary School in Anambra State, has been trained and empowered on ways to avoid sexual abused. The training organised by Blossom Girls Africa/2nd edition of the group conference was held at Abbey hall, All Saints Cathedral Onitsha, Anambra State, on Tuesday. Speaking during her welcome…
By Kelvin Obambon Cross River State Governor, Prince Bassey Edet Otu has urged members of the Global United Christian Congress of Africa and the Diaspora (GUCCAD) to leverage the state’s abundant natural and human endowments for profitable investment. Speaking at the GUCCAD Investment Forum organized by the Cross River Diaspora Commission (CRIDCOM), in Calabar,…
By Ovat Abeng Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has announced a significant policy change aimed at easing the financial burden on motorists in Anambra State. Starting from October 14, 2025, the maximum fine payable for any traffic offense in the state will be capped at N10,000, regardless of the nature of the offence….
The former Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr Janet Ekpenyong has bagged the prestigious “Ntunkae” royal Chieftaincy title in recognition of her exemplary and outstanding leadership qualities and contributions to the Ejagham/Efik kingdom. The exercise which coincided with the 5th coronation ceremony of the Paramount Ruler of Calabar Municipality and chairman of the Calabar…
By Ovat Abeng Candidate of the Young Progressive Party (YPP), in the forthcoming November 8, 2025 gubernatorial election in Anambra State, Sir Paul Chukwuma has promised to build teacher’s quarters across schools in the 179 communities that constitute the State, if elected as governor. He disclosed this while speaking during a mid day interaction with…
Ebonyi State Governor, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has pledged the full support and cooperation of his administration for the successful establishment of the 1,200-bed, high-tech Neuropharma International Hospital Project in the state. Governor Nwifuru gave the assurance while receiving a delegation from Neuropharma Group Ltd of Bulgaria and its Africa Office in Rwanda, led…
By Kelvin Obambon The Biakpan Traditional Rulers Council and concerned citizens of Biakpan Community Biase local government area of Cross River State held a press briefing in Calabar on Tuesday October 14, 2025, to clarify the ongoing conflict with their Etono II brothers and appealed for urgent government action to restore peace. Speaking on behalf…
The Cross River State House of Assembly has commenced deliberations on the alarming surge in house rents across Calabar and its environs, describing the situation as “unreasonable, unprovoked, and economically destabilizing.” The motion, brought before the House on Tuesday as a Matter of Urgent Public Importance by Rt. Hon. Davies Etta, condemned the arbitrary and…
By Ovat Abeng Keystone Bank Limited, on Saturday 11th October, 2025 officially handed over a fully renovated and equipped block of classrooms to St. Jude Secondary school Ihiala, in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. According to the bank, the initiative is part of its Educational Support Initiative. The commissioning ceremony held at the…