By Kelvin Obambon The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has inaugurated a caretaker committee to unify and rebuild the party in Cross River State ahead of future elections. The committee, chaired by Rt. Hon. Bassey Eko Ewa, was formally inaugurated in Calabar on Wednesday October 8, 2025, in a ceremony attended by party leaders, elders, and…
By Ovat Abeng The candidate of the Action Alliance (AA) for the upcoming November 8, 2025 governorship election in Anambra State, Ọzọ Jephat Ezechukwu Nweke, has called on governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo to consider the persistent poverty among Awka indigenes, despite the town’s status as the state capital. Nweke made the call on Monday at…
By Solomon Azu The Paramount ruler of Calabar South local government area, His Royal Majesty Etubom Nyong Effiom Okon Etim Ewa 1, has conferred chieftaincy titles on distinguished individuals, including the Chief of Staff to Cross River State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Ironbar, the Special Adviser to the Governor on General Duties, Barr Ekpenyong Akiba, member representing…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River Government has taken a significant step toward ending the persistent water scarcity in the state by finalizing a public-private partnership (PPP) deal with Agua Globa Services to manage the Cross River State Water Board Ltd. High Chief Godwin Nyiam PhD, Managing Director of the Cross River State Water Board…
By Kelvin Obambon The Nigerian Senate has declared a state of emergency on the Calabar – Odukpani – Itu – Ikot Ekpene Federal Highway following persistent delays and slow progress on the project. Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, representing Cross River South Senatorial District, revealed this after a joint Senate and House of Representatives inspection tour on…
By Ovat Abeng As part of activities leading to the third edition of ‘The Pivot’ Conference, tagged, ‘Pivot Conference 3.0’, coming up on October 18, the organisers have hosted a fireside chat and media interaction aimed at building conversations, anticipation and engaging the media ahead of the main event. The session, held in Awka, on…
By Ovat Abeng The Igbo Socio-Cultural Organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has called for unconditional release of the incarcerated leader of proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The Igbo nation made the call at 2025 Igbo day celebration held at the Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, the Anambra State capital, on Monday and…
The Cross River State Government has set in motion a sweeping restoration of fire service operations across the state, starting with the rehabilitation of the Calabar headquarters, after years of abandonment. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Asset Management and Recovery, Barr. Gilbert Agbor, disclosed this during an inspection of the State Fire Service…
As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Anniversary, Dr. Betta Edu, has called on Nigerians to embrace unity, patriotism, and shared responsibility as the nation charts a renewed course for growth and prosperity. In her goodwill message to Nigerians, Dr. Edu commended the resilience, progress, and enduring spirit of the people, describing Nigerians as “specially crafted…
By Ovat Abeng Candidate of the Young Progressive Party (YPP), ahead of the November 8, 2025 gubernatorial election in Anambra State, Sir Paul Chukwuma, has declared the urgent need for a fresh vision in the state. Chukwuma stated that Anambra deserves leadership that surpasses the current administration under Governor Charles Soludo. He argued that the…