By Ovat Abeng Until the civil society organizations wake up from their slumber to demand accountability from the Federal Government and the Governors of the South East States, the insecurity and unlawful killings in the region may not abate. This is the view of an Anambra-based civil rights activist and renowned social affairs analyst, Comrade…
We want to sincerely thank all our valued guests and well-wishers who reached out to us recently regarding the defamatory video circulated on social media. We appreciate your support and concern. We feel it is important to state the facts concerning the video and the claims made: The Individuals Involved: The person who shared the…
By Kelvin Obambon The Nigerian Senate has advanced a crucial piece of legislation aimed at resolving the persistent challenge of delayed payments for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the country. The Factoring Regulation Bill, 2024 (SB. 474), sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, representing Cross River Southern Senatorial District, successfully passed its Second…
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…