Ndiowu community in Anambra elects new traditional ruler

Ndiowu community in Anambra elects new traditional ruler

By Ovat Abeng Ndiowu community in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra have elected Chief Chibuzor Okeke as the new traditional ruler of the town, after eleven years. Chief Okeke polled 506 votes to defeat his four other contesters; Chief Onyeka Ekwueme-2 votes, Mr Ogochukwu Nwankwo-2 votes, Mr Onyeka Kanu-2 votes and Chief Obuneme…

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National Health Fellows Seek Partnership with NUJ Cross River

National Health Fellows Seek Partnership with NUJ Cross River

National Health Fellows on Friday, 9 January 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Cross River State Council, seeking collaboration to amplify health advocacy and community based interventions across the state. Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Catherine Modey, National Health Fellow Representing Calabar Municipal, explained that their work goes…

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US vows to carry out more air strikes in Nigeria

US vows to carry out more air strikes in Nigeria

In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times published on Thursday, United States President Donald Trump signalled that the US could undertake multiple military strikes in Nigeria if violence against Christians persists. Trump, asked whether the December 25 military operation against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria marked the start of a broader campaign,…

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My father died speaking against insecurity in Anambra - Son of late community leader says

My father died speaking against insecurity in Anambra – Son of late community leader says

By Ovat Abeng A 79-year-old community leader and a retired teacher, Pa Anthony Onuchukwu Chukwuedozie, died while speaking against the ongoing gunmen and other criminal activities in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. The first son of the late septuagenarian, Mr Tony Chukwu, who emotionally disclosed this while speaking to journalists during his father’s…

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Etung Leadership Reaffirms Endorsement of Gov Otu for Second Term, As Lawmaker Distributes 1,500 Bags of Rice, Cash to Constituents

Etung Leadership Reaffirms Endorsement of Gov Otu for Second Term, As Lawmaker Distributes 1,500 Bags of Rice, Cash to Constituents

The leadership and stakeholders of Etung Local Government Area have unanimously reaffirmed their endorsement of His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, Governor of Cross River State, for a second term in office. This reaffirmation was made on Sunday, 5th January 2026, during the 3rd Edition of the Etung State Constituency New Year Stakeholders’ Engagement…

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Senator Stephen Odey celebrates New Year with Yache nation, rolls out massive empowerment

Senator Stephen Odey celebrates New Year with Yache nation, rolls out massive empowerment

In a grand display of communal spirit and political leadership, the Commissioner for Education and former Senator representing Cross River North, Professor Stephen Odey, hosted the people of Yache nation for a New Year celebration marked by significant philanthropic gestures and the launch of multi-million naira empowerment initiatives. The event, which drew a massive crowd…

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