As the world commemorates World Humanitarian Day 2025, PADBANK Mobile Outreach joins voices across the globe to celebrate the spirit of service, compassion, and sacrifice that humanitarian actors demonstrate daily in communities worldwide. This year’s observance emphasis the urgency of humanitarian services in reaching vulnerable groups who are often left behind. In line with this…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River South Consultative Forum (CRSCF) has issued a strongly worded press statement criticizing the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition and its faction known as the “ATAM Congress.” The CRSCF accused the coalition of pursuing a divisive ethnic agenda under the guise of opposition politics aimed at destabilizing the state’s…
The Chief of Staff to the Governor of Cross River State, Hon. Dr. Emmanuel Ironbar, has been honoured with the traditional title of Otu Kinwang I of Boki Nation. The conferment, performed by the Paramount Ruler of Boki, HRM Otu Fridalin Akando, took place during a civic reception hosted by the people of Beebo and…
…Says process marred by intimidation, harassment By Ovat Abeng Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the just concluded Saturday August 16th, 2025 Anambra South Senatorial by-election, Chief Azuka Okwuosa, has rejected the outcome on the ground that the election was marred by intimidation, harassment among others. Okwusa, who expresses his dissatisfaction while briefing…
…Surgeries, consultations, eye treatments highlight impact of community-based health reform By Kingsley Agim Etomi community in Etung Local Government Area of Cross River State and surrounding villages came alive over the weekend as 295 residents benefited from a free medical outreach organized to mark the second anniversary of Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk as Commissioner for…
By Ovat Abeng Eighteen journalists who were touring electoral Wards and communities of the 7 Councils that made up the Anambra South senatorial zone where the bye-elections held were on Saturday arrested and detained under menacing gunpoint by the operatives of the Anambra State Vigilante Service (aka Udo-Gachi). The journalists had gone to Nnewi, in…
By Ovat Abeng The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Sunday, declared Chief Emmanuel Nwachukwu of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) winner of the Saturday 16th August, 2025 bye-election conducted in Anambra South. Nwachukwu pooled 90,408 votes to defeat Chief Azuka Okwuosa of All Progressive Congress (APC) who scored 19,812 votes and Donald Amamgbo…
By Sylvia Okoi The Cross River State Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Moses Osogi, has been conferred with the chieftaincy title of Obol Okammke 1 of Ugep (Great Philanthropist) by the Ugep Community. The title was bestowed upon Osogi by the Paramount Ruler of Yakurr and Obol Lopon of Ugep, Obol Ofem Ubana Eteng, during a…
By Okoi Obono-Obla, Lead Counsel A Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting at Moore Road, Calabar, presided over by Chief Magistrate E. Ecoma, has declined jurisdiction to hear and determine a four-count charge brought by the Nigeria Police Force, Calabar, against media personality Miss Ursula Onah Agbor. In a considered ruling delivered on the 13th August 2025,…
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the South-South Development Commission (SSDC), Ms. Usoro Akpabio, has pledged renewed commitment to advancing sustainable growth in the South-South region. Ms. Akpabio made the pledge on Wednesday following a strategic meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Discussions centered around on unlocking…