…Says Initiative aims to complement Governor Otu’s Efforts in Educational, Infrastructural and other Developmental drive across the state In a bid to support the educational advancement and empower the youths for tomorrow, an illustrious son of Umung Royal Dynasty, Dr Godwin Agbor, has dolled out cash awards through his scholarship grants scheme to selected students…
By Christian Njoku The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), has asserted that manufacturers were not satisfied with the current naira to dollar exchange rate, but were happy with the stability. This was disclosed by Dr Adoga Inalegwu, Chairman, MAN, Cross River and Akwa Ibom chapter of the association during an interaction with journalists in Calabar….
The Cross River State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, has called for greater collaboration between the Calabar Urban Development Authority (CUDA) and local government councils to address the growing challenges of waste management in the state capital and its environs. Duke made the appeal during…
By Ovat Abeng A veteran human right activist, Mr Bonaventure Ezekwenna has urged governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo to urgently investigate an alleged gross corruption currently ravaging the Anambra State Ministry of Justice. Ezekwenna made the call while briefing Journalists in Awka on Monday to sake justice over alleged harassment, intimidation, forcefully taking of his landed…
A groundbreaking academic achievement was celebrated on Sunday, September 7, 2025, as a large gathering of dignitaries, well-wishers and friends attended a thanksgiving ceremony in honor of Reverend Father Professor Julius Ada. The event, held at the New Catholic Church in Bebuatsuan, Obudu, marked his promotion to the rank of full professor by the University…
In a committed effort to empower grassroots supporters of Governor Bassey Edet Otu, the Special Adviser to the Governor on General Duties, Barr. Ekpenyong Akiba, has distributed financial assistance totaling approximately N5 million to over 60 beneficiaries across Odukpani local government area. The cash disbursements ranged from N50,000 to N200,000, aimed at supporting trading, farming,…
UKEH Cares Foundation has congratulated its ambassador, Ushie Benedicta Elam, for emerging Miss Ipem Ihihe 2025, describing it as a significant achievement. The Ipem Ihihe pageant is a beloved tradition in the Bekwarra nation. The UKEH Cares Foundation, founded by Ukeh Omang, the first Miss Ipem IHIHE, is a notable organization dedicated to enhancing lives…
Ada Ebekwarra II, Signor Omang Idiege has hailed the chief of staff to the Cross River state Governor Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar, Chief Peter Higgins, Chief Peter Ojie, Dr .Emana Amawhe , Martha Agba and Other Awardees at the 2025 Bekwarra New Yam Festival (Ipem Ihihe). The Chief of Staff Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar who was conferred…
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Efenji Homes & Properties Limited Abuja, Mr Efenji Nicholas was among illustrious sons and daughters that celebrated the Bekwarra New Yam Festival on Saturday 6 September, 2025, in Abuochiche. The Real Estate Mogul who received blessings and prayers from the Paramount Ruler of Bekwarra, His Royal Majesty…
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) under the Sovereign Digitalisation Programme 1Government Cloud, has commenced the full-scale rollout of paperless governance. Pioneering this landmark initiative are key Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) including the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy; Ministry of Solid Minerals; Ministry of Steel Development; Ministry…