By Ovat Abeng Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has expressed condolences and deep sorrow over the devastating fire incident that occurred at the Great Nigeria Insurance House on Martins Street, Lagos Island, on December 24, 2025. Three brothers of Anambra descent who were involved in the fire lost their lives during the incident. The…
By Ovat Abeng Some elders of Nise community in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, has clarified a rumour making the round that an Ozo title, been the highest traditional title in Igbo land, particularly in Anambra can be conferred to only men with monies irrespective of how the monies comes. The elders…
By Ovat Abeng A 79-year-old community leader and a retired teacher, Pa Anthony Onuchukwu Chukwuedozie, died while speaking against the ongoing gunmen and other criminal activities in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. The first son of the late septuagenarian, Mr Tony Chukwu, who emotionally disclosed this while speaking to journalists during his father’s…
The leadership and stakeholders of Etung Local Government Area have unanimously reaffirmed their endorsement of His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, Governor of Cross River State, for a second term in office. This reaffirmation was made on Sunday, 5th January 2026, during the 3rd Edition of the Etung State Constituency New Year Stakeholders’ Engagement…
In a grand display of communal spirit and political leadership, the Commissioner for Education and former Senator representing Cross River North, Professor Stephen Odey, hosted the people of Yache nation for a New Year celebration marked by significant philanthropic gestures and the launch of multi-million naira empowerment initiatives. The event, which drew a massive crowd…
Band Leader of TINKORIKO, a group that embodies Calabar cultural heritage, Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke, PhD has expressed profound appreciations to Governor Bassey Edet Otu for granting special recognition to the group to feature in the Calabar carnival Calendar. In an appreciation message, Orok conveyed deep gratitude to the governor, stating that the single…
Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, on Monday sworn in Hon. Egbung Odama as the substantive Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Area, charging him to lead with humility, unity of purpose and commitment to service. The swearing-in ceremony, which marked the formal resolution of the leadership crisis in the council, was also used…
The State Chairman, Ntufam Ekum Ekok Ojogu, and the esteemed members of the Executive Caretaker Committee, heartily congratulate you, Sir Chief Dr. Mathias Ake, KSJI, JP, on the joyful occasion of your birthday anniversary today. Today, we celebrate not only the anniversary of your birth but also a life defined by uncommon dedication, integrity, and…
By Ovat Abeng The Wife of Anambra State Governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has urged Nigerians irrespective of the present socio-economic challenges in the country to feed their minds with positivity, love, peace contentment and consistency. She said the virtues are essential for good health and a clearer sense to human existence. Mrs Soludo, founder of…
By Ovat Abeng A Chieftain and former National Vice President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Demian Okeke-Ogene has called on the President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to begins his 2026 administrative agenda with the implication of restructuring to curbed the trending insecurity and other socio-economic challenges bedevilling Nigeria at the moment. Ogene made the called…