The Cross River State Representative on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Board, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke PhD, on Saturday attended the wedding ceremony of the son of Governor Bassey Edet Otu, held at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Egerton, Calabar. The grand event, brought together notable dignitaries, family members, and friends to celebrate the…
By Ovat Abeng The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), the winner of the November 8, 2025 governorship election in Anambra State. The Returning Officer and Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, Professor Edoba Omoregie, made the declaration at the INEC Headquarters…
The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has released a propaganda message reacting to comments attributed to United States President, Donald Trump, about plans to launch military operations against the group in Nigeria. In the message circulated through its usual communication channels, ISWAP denounced Trump as a “reckless American tyrant,” alleging that he was influenced…
By Ovat Abeng An election observing body, TAF Africa, has caution its adhoc staff deployed to observed the Saturday November 8, 2025 governorship election in Anambra State to be vigilant while observing. The group stated this at a one -day training of it observing staff tagged; “training for an inclusive Anambra governorship election, held at…
By Ovat Abeng The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has commended Gov. Chukwuma Soludo for his business friendly policies in Anambra. Mr Chinedu Anyaso, Chairman of IPMAN Enugu Depot Community in charge of Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu States said this in Awka on Wednesday. Anyaso said Soludo had approved the agreed harmonised levies…
By Kelvin Obambon Good Governance Advocacy International (GGAI) on Wednesday inspired conversations around ‘People Governance Policy’ at a one-day public lecture held at the Channel View Hotel, Calabar. Vice Chairman of the Cross River State Planning Commission, Dr. Bong Duke, opened the discourse with a compelling keynote lecture on “People Governance Policy: Recalibrating the Compass…
The Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on Asset Management and Recovery, Barrister Gilbert Agbor, has received glowing commendations from a foremost Etung socio-political women’s organization, Anakae Etung Ka Arek, for his steadfast support to grassroots development and his inclusive leadership style. During a visit to Barr. Agbor’s residence in Calabar, the group, led by…
The US military has submitted contingency plans for potential strikes on Nigeria, following a directive from President Donald Trump to prepare for possible action over claim of Christian genocide. The New York Times reports that the US Africa Command has drawn up and sent its options to the Department of War this week upon the…
…Articulates Cross River’s robust environmental strategy and green ambitions By Kelvin Obambon Cross River State has reinforced its commitment to global climate action as the Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Hon. Oden Ewa, successfully represented His Excellency, Governor Bassey Edet Otu, at the COP Local Leaders Forum – Pre COP 30 Governors Roundtable….
By Ovat Abeng A Philanthropist, Engr. Chibueze Eugene-Nwankwo, has donated N10.5 million to the people of Ndiowu community in Orumba North local government area of Anambra State. The beneficiaries include; elderly, youths, security operatives, the town women group, non indigenes and others for life support and medications. Speaking during the event that took place at…