By Ovat Abeng The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has been named the “Best Crime Fighter – Man of the Year 2025” by the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory Council. This was disclosed in a press statement issued by the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Tochukwu…
By Ovat Abeng The candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the November 8, 2025 governorship election in Anambra State, Mr John Chuma Nwosu has said the process would be a test case for the party to show it’s capacity in the 2027 general election in Nigeria. Nwosu who was at the St Faith…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) has approved funds for the empowerment of Cohort 2 under the 1 Youth 2 Skills Programme. The approval was granted during ANSEC’s 15th meeting, held on Monday July 21, 2025, at the Light House in Awka. During the meeting, the Council reviewed the success of Cohort…
By Kelvin Obambon Research Gateway Professional Institute (RGP) has conferred awards of honour on eminent personalities at its maiden graduation and induction ceremony held last Friday in Calabar, Cross River State capital. Among the awardees were the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar; his wife, Dr Virginia Ironbar; Chairman of the Nigeria…
By Uket Oka The Nigerian Communication Satellite (NIGCOMSAT), has been commended for empowering Cross River youths with cutting-edge knowledge in satellite technology and digital communication. The state governor, Prince Bassey Otu, made the commendation, Monday, while declaring a 5-day NIGCOMSAT Youth empowerment workshop organised by NIGCOMSAT in collaboration with the Cross River State Government through…
…Eyes automobile, agriculture and CNG One of Nigeria’s thriving business conglomerates, Innoson Group of companies, has expressed readiness to invest heavily in Cross River, Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Edet Otu on Local Content, Amb. Awatt Caleb, confirmed. Dr Innocent Chukwuma, Chairman of Innoson Group, made his intentions known when the Governor’s Aide visited him…
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has advocated for the creation of new states, greater inclusion of women and persons with disabilities in governance, and the establishment of state police as part of ongoing efforts to amend the 1999 Constitution. Speaking through his deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, at the South-South Zonal Public Hearing…
By Ovat Abeng The people of Nawfia community, in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, went around the streets in jubilation as the community conduct a free, fair, and peaceful election to reelect it President General, Chief Daniel Okoye for a second term in office amidst tight security. It was gathered that the election…
By Ovat Abeng Anambra governor’s wife and founder of the non-governmental crusade, Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo Initiative, Dr. Nonye Soludo has received a merit award for leading a healthy living revolution and advancing public health advocacy with her movement in Anambra State. The award was presented by the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Anambra State…
By Ovat Abeng Residents of Anambra, particularly Onitsha traders has lauded Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo for restoring peace in the commercial city of the State. The commendation followed the establishment of the Special Anti-Touting Squad Agency (SASA) by the governor in 2022. Speaking to Journalists in Onitsha on Friday,, Mr. Samuel Iwunna, a veteran trader…