By Kelvin Obambon The Coalition of Concerned Academics (COCA) from various tertiary institutions in Cross River State has unanimously passed a vote of confidence and endorsed both President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Bassey Edet Otu for a second term in office. The endorsement, released in a formal communiqué, follows a critical assessment of…
Cross River State Governor, Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu, on Tuesday, presented a total budget outlay of ₦780.59 billion for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly, describing it as a “Budget of Inclusive Growth” designed to consolidate on the gains of his administration’s People First philosophy. Presenting the Appropriation Bill before…
By Ovat Abeng The Manager/Principal, St. Michael’s Model Comprehensive Secondary School, Nimo in Njikoka Local Government Area (LGA), Anambra State, Rev. Fr. Dennis Nwabueze, has sought support of relevant stakeholders in uplifting the institution to a computer-Based Test (CBT) centre for writing of the West African Examination Centre (WAEC). Nwabueze stated this on Sunday during…
The Oden Ewa Foundation has released the list of successful candidates for its 2025 Scholarship Programme at the Federal Polytechnic, Ugep. The scholarship, designed to run for ten (10) years, aims to empower Nigerian youths through quality education and skill development in line with global trends in Artificial Intelligence and manpower development. Each year, 150…
By Kelvin Obambon The Research Gateway Professional Institute has commenced the verification process for hundreds of young applicants vying for a spot in the collaborative 2,000 Cross River Youth Empowerment Programme. The initiative is being executed in partnership with the Office of the Wife of the Governor of Cross River State, Bishop (Mrs.) Eyoanwan…
Millions of young Nigerians across the country have joined in celebrating the 39th birthday of Dr Betta Edu, describing her as a charismatic, visionary, and selfless leader whose commitment to public service continues to inspire a new generation. From Lagos to Maiduguri, Zamfara to Yenagoa, and Anambra to Calabar, members of the Coalition of Youths…
By Rasheed Olanrewaju Zubair ANIPR, fMBI “Men do not shape destiny; destiny produces the man for the hour.” – Fidel Castro At 39, energetic, academically fortified, enterprising, and imbued with youthful zeal, Dr. Betta Edu stands as one of the brightest examples of destiny shaping leadership. Her trajectory through medicine, governance, humanitarian work, and politics…
By Ovat Abeng Another health reprieve has come for the people of Nawfia community in Njikoka local government area of Anambra State, following the official commissioning of a brand new Primary Health Care Center philanthropically built by the State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mrs Chiamaka Nnake and her friends. The commissioning took place…
By Ovat Abeng In a sustained effort to ensure a peaceful, safe, and credible Governorship Election in Anambra State scheduled for November 8, 2025, the State Police Command has arrested a notorious suspected cultist and political thug identified as Onyeaka Odogwu aka Red Angel 29 years old, recover Two (2) Pump Action Guns, Two (2)…
The PVC Sensitization and Endorsement Tour for the Northern Senatorial District officially concluded in Ogoja Local Government Area with a renewed call for young people to take part in the ongoing voter registration exercise. The event, organized by the Office of the Special Assistant on Youth Mobilization North to the Governor of Cross River State,…