By Ovat Abeng The Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Anambra State chapter, has called on various stakeholders, government, schools, religious bodies, non-governmental organizations as well as homes to be intentional in creating a conducive and enabling environment that will foster the total empowerment of the girl child. The State Chairperson of NAWOJ, Comrade Tochukwu…
By Ovat Abeng A Chieftain of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) and the deputy mayor of Idemili South local government area of Anambra state, Hon. Ifeanyi Christopher Anakuba, has supported 200 micro and petty traders in Ojoto community, with nonrefundable loan of N20m to boost their business ventures. The ceremony was performed at the…
By Ovat Abeng A group, South East Business and Investment Summit (SEBIS 2.0), has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently equipped Ikom-Cameroon border located in- between Mfum in Cross River State and Ikok in Cameroon to help revive the fast-dying socio-economic wellbeing of the region. The Executive Secretary of SEBIS, Dr Ifedi Okwenna…
By Kelvin Obambon Stakeholders in Cross River’s revenue sector have unanimously resolved to establish Local Government Revenue Committees (LGRCs) across the 18 councils, a crucial step aimed at ensuring the effective implementation of the newly signed Nigerian Tax Administration Act, 2025. The resolution was the highlight of the Joint State Revenue Committee (JOSREC) meeting and…
Cross River State Governor, Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu, on Tuesday, presented a total budget outlay of ₦780.59 billion for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly, describing it as a “Budget of Inclusive Growth” designed to consolidate on the gains of his administration’s People First philosophy. Presenting the Appropriation Bill before…
By Kelvin Obambon The Research Gateway Professional Institute has commenced the verification process for hundreds of young applicants vying for a spot in the collaborative 2,000 Cross River Youth Empowerment Programme. The initiative is being executed in partnership with the Office of the Wife of the Governor of Cross River State, Bishop (Mrs.) Eyoanwan…
Millions of young Nigerians across the country have joined in celebrating the 39th birthday of Dr Betta Edu, describing her as a charismatic, visionary, and selfless leader whose commitment to public service continues to inspire a new generation. From Lagos to Maiduguri, Zamfara to Yenagoa, and Anambra to Calabar, members of the Coalition of Youths…
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Cross River State Chapter, led by Cmr. Emmanuel Olayi, has officially launched the “THINK CROSS RIVER YOUTH MOVEMENT” campaign. This new initiative is a youth-focused extension of the broader “Think Cross River” movement and was unveiled following the conclusion of the Central Youth Tour/Sensitization on PVC registration and…
By Ovat Abeng The Executive Chairman of Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Hon Stanley Nkwoka, has signed Anti-Cultism, land grabbing and taunting by-law to curbed criminalities in the area. The signing ceremony took place at the council’s conference hall in Ogidi on Friday. Speaking to Journalists shortly after the ceremony that attracted…
By Sylvia Okoi The Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Moses Osogi, has expressed satisfaction with the high level of compliance recorded in Akpabuyo Local Government Area during the October edition of the statewide monthly environmental sanitation exercise. The Commissioner, who monitored the exercise in the area alongside the Executive Chairman of Akpabuyo Local Government Council, Hon….