As funeral activities heightened in honour of Late Prof. Ibiang Oden Ewa, the family of Cross River state Commissioner of Special Duties and Inter- Governmental Affairs, Hon. Oden Ewa has witnessed an unprecedented influx of condolence visits messages and tributes eulogising the life and times of his late father, Prof. Pa Ibiang Oden Ewa at…
The Deputy Chief Press Secretary to Governor Bassey Edet Otu, Edem Darlington has described the Think Cross River initiative as the governor’s bold initiative for a new, better and more united Cross River State. In a chat with our reporter, Mr Darlington said “Think Cross River Initiative is a vision of the State Governor, Sen…
By Ovat Abeng Ahead of the 2025 Anambra governorship election, the Labour Party candidate, Dr. George Moghalu, and his running mate, Mrs. Ifeoma Okaro, have appointed Hon. Afam Ogene as the party’s Director of Media and Publicity. This strategic appointment comes as part of a broader team of seasoned technocrats, politicians, professionals, and grassroots mobilizers…
By Ovat Abeng Wives of the President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo; Senator Oluremi Tinubu and Dr Nonye Soludo, respectively have jointly empowered 1,000 women in Anambra State. It was gathered that the empowerment came courtesy of the nationwide flag off of Renewed Hope Initiative and Tony Elumelu…
By Ovat Abeng The Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has officially confirmed the appointment of Professor Kate Azuka Omenugha as the substantive Vice Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Anambra State. The formal appointment letter was presented to Professor Omenugha by Professor Solo Chukwulobelu, Secretary to the State Government, at a ceremony…
By Ovat Abeng Governorship candidate of Action Action (AA) Ozo Nweke has charged co-contestants to insist on issue-based campaigns than making derogatory statements with their attendant self dishonour. Nweke who gave the advice in a statement on Wednesday also urged them to shun temptation of contemplating display of legendary misspeak, including negative attributes that would…
By Ovat Abeng Flood has once again crippled Ogbaru communities, in Anambra state, unleashing a devastating blow to their economic and social structures. The already poor road network has deteriorated further, becoming impassable as heavy rainfall and flash floods, fueled by the swelling River Niger, have combined to wash away livelihoods, leaving behind a trail…
By Ovat Abeng Anambra State Signage and Advertisement Agency (ANSAA) has disclosed that only five out of sixteen registered political parties have so far complied with the out-of-home promotions and visual campaign guidelines for political parties participating in the November 8, 2025 Anambra State governorship election. The agency made the disclosure Tuesday at a press…
The United Kingdom has officially opened applications for the 2025/2026 Chevening Scholarship programme, offering fully funded one-year master’s degrees at any UK university to aspiring leaders across the globe, including Nigeria. The British High Commission announced that the application window will run from August 5 to October 7, 2025, with successful applicants receiving full financial…
Cross River State Governor, His Excellency Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, and Etinyin Dr Asuquo Ekpenyong, OON, NPOM, were honoured with the Award for Excellent Performance and the Community Impact Award respectively, at the maiden Cross Riverians in Diaspora Convention held from August 1st to 3rd, 2025, in recognition of their visionary leadership and contributions…