Ebonyi State Governor, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has pledged the full support and cooperation of his administration for the successful establishment of the 1,200-bed, high-tech Neuropharma International Hospital Project in the state. Governor Nwifuru gave the assurance while receiving a delegation from Neuropharma Group Ltd of Bulgaria and its Africa Office in Rwanda, led…
By Kelvin Obambon The Biakpan Traditional Rulers Council and concerned citizens of Biakpan Community Biase local government area of Cross River State held a press briefing in Calabar on Tuesday October 14, 2025, to clarify the ongoing conflict with their Etono II brothers and appealed for urgent government action to restore peace. Speaking on behalf…
By Ovat Abeng The Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has expressed profound sorrow over the transition of one of Nigeria’s most revered Christian leaders, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, who passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025, at the age of 80. In his condolence message signed and made available to Journalists in Awka…
By Ovat Abeng Wife of Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has called on families, communities, institutions and governments to renew their commitment to the growth and development of the girl-child. Soludo, Founder of Healthy Living initiative made the call in a statement in Awka, on Saturday to mark the 2025 International Day of the…
By Kelvin Obambon Two nongovernmental organizations, Firm Girl Initiative and UKEH Cares Foundation have collectively organized a weeklong capacity building training for girls in Cross River State on AI Innovation. Ukeh Omang, founder of UKEH Cares foundation and Ochiche Rachael, founder of Firm Girl Initiative, said the programme is in commemoration of the International Day…
…Seeks Collaboration with Traditional Rulers By Sylvia Okoi In a bid to enhance service delivery and improve land management, the Cross River Geographic Information Agency (CRGIA) has taken its property rights advocacy campaign to Bakassi Local Government Area. Speaking at the palace of the Paramount Ruler of Bakassi, the Director General of CRGIA, Mr. William…
Mr. Oden Ewa, the Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations in Cross River State, has been honored with the Award of Excellence for Outstanding Security Personality of the Year. The prestigious recognition was conferred by the International Institute of Professional Security (IIPS) on Friday, October 11, 2025, at the institute’s annual ceremony held at…
Cross River State made a strong impact at the official launch of the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) – European Investment Bank (EIB) collaboration, held on September 30, 2025, at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. The state’s delegation was led by the Project Coordinator, Professor Emmanuel Eyo, whose leadership reflected Cross River’s proactive commitment…
By Ovat Abeng The Action Alliance Congress (AAC), on Friday, held a door-door, street to street rally in Awka, the Anambra state capital to drum full support for it governorship candidate, Comrade Chioma Grace Ifemeludike, ahead Saturday 8 November, 2025 governorship election in the state. It was gathered that the rally which attracted thousands of…
By Ovat Abeng Architects in Anambra State have been urged to leverage new technology, uphold professionalism and embrace innovation as a way to overcome challenges posed by Nigeria’s struggling economy. This was the key message at the 2025 Annual Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA), Anambra State Chapter, held at the Architectural Research…