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…
Twelve northern Nigerian governors, prominent traditional rulers, and senior judges face potential sanctions from the United States amid allegations of complicity in what American lawmakers describe as a “Christian genocide” under Nigeria’s sharia and blasphemy laws. The looming diplomatic move follows the designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern for religious persecution by…
By Ovat Abeng The Press Secretary to governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State, Christian Aburime, has said that the governor’s promise to members of his party, the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, during political rallies, that political wards where APGA wins the November 8 2025 gubernatorial election would be rewarded later was to fight…
By Sylvia Okoi The remains of late Dr. Sam Edet Enang, elder brother to the Cross River State Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Moses Osogi, have been laid to rest in his hometown, Anong, Abi Local Government Area, a few months after his passing at the age of 61. The funeral service, conducted by the Presbyterian…
By Our Reporter The United States President, Donald Trump, has issued a stern warning, threatening potential military intervention in Nigeria to stop what he described as genocide against Christians in the country. In a Saturday post on his Truth Social platform, President Trump directed the US Department of War to prepare for “possible action” should…
By Our Reporter The Cross River State Government has officially launched the implementation of the WASH System for Health (WS4H) programme in Obubra Local Government Area, reiterating that investment in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) is critical for public health and development. The programme commenced with a key stakeholders’ meeting held at the Obubra Local…
…As Special Committee finds allegations baseless, commends transparency in contract Process The Cross River State House of Assembly (CRSHA) has cleared Hon. Cyril James Omini, Member representing Yakurr I State Constituency, of allegations linking him to a N1.6 billion fraud involving Eketeson Resources International Limited, the contractor handling the Ugep and Ikom road projects. The…
Petroleum products marketers in Nigeria have been told to cultivate the patriotic act of purchasing petroleum products refined in the country, rather than importing them. The Director General of Good Governance Advocacy International (GGAI), Leonard Anyogo made the appeal on Friday in a telephone interview with journalists on the recent introduction of 15 percent tariffs…
The Cross River State government in collaboration with the World Bank’s Project Hope Education, has concluded a three-day intensive training workshop aimed at bridging the learning gaps in English and Mathematics across primary schools in the state. The initiative reflects the administration’s commitment to professional development for the education sector. The workshop, themed “Enhancing Pedagogical…
By Kelvin Obambon The Special Adviser to Cross River Governor on Local Content, Caleb Awatt, has outlined a comprehensive initiative to tackle the issue of out-of-school children in the State. Speaking during a courtesy visit to Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, Comrade Archibong Bassey, in Calabar, on…