The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has directed his lawyers to withdraw all ongoing defamation lawsuits against several individuals, saying he was moved by counsel during a New Year Mass. Speaking at the Sacred Heart Parish in Uyo on Thursday, Akpabio said he had filed nearly nine lawsuits against individuals he accused of defaming him….
By Kingsley Agim The Cross River State Special Advisers Forum has commended Governor Bassey Edet Otu for restoring the joy, colour and global appeal of Carnival Calabar, describing the 2025 edition as a clear demonstration of purposeful leadership and a renewed commitment to the state’s cultural identity. In a statement signed by the Secretary of…
The Yobe State Hisbah Commission has issued a public notice warning residents against activities deemed contrary to the teachings of Sharia, particularly during festive occasions. In the statement dated December 31, 2025, the Commission highlighted several behaviours to avoid, including “reckless driving or moving in vehicles, especially in public during weddings or Sallah celebrations,” and…
As Nigerians usher in the New Year, Dr Betta Edu, has described 2026 as a defining turning point,a year poised to unlock new opportunities, deepen national unity, and deliver audacious restoration for all citizens. In her New Year message, Dr Edu called on Nigerians to embrace renewed hope, shared responsibility, and unwavering commitment to nation-building,…
The Holy Father, His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu, Leader of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS) Worldwide, has issued a strong spiritual charge to global leaders, describing the year 2026 as a divinely permitted and ordained year that will test leadership and reveal hidden motives. Addressing presidents, prime ministers, monarchs, governors, lawmakers, captains…
The founder and patron of Tinkoriko, Otuekong Rt Hon Orok Otu Duke, PhD, has announced that preparations for the 2026 edition of the annual cultural celebration are complete, with youths and community members ready to flood the streets of Calabar tomorrow. Since its founding in 1993, Tinkoriko has grown into a platform that promotes unity,…
By Ovat Abeng The People of Achalla community in Awka North local government area of Anambra state have elected Chief Charles Okadigbo as the new President General of the town. The people in their numbers throng to Udoka primary school, Eke venue of the exercise which was fixed by the Anambra state government through an…
In a move that has become a hallmark of his commitment to welfare and camaraderie, the Cross River State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Orok Duke PhD, has met with former members of the Cross River State House of Assembly on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, to share…
Mali and Burkina Faso have announced travel restrictions on American nationals in a tit-for-tat move after the US included both African countries on a no-entry list. In statements issued separately by both countries’ foreign ministries and seen Wednesday by AFP, they said they were imposing “equivalent measures” on US citizens, after President Donald Trump expanded…
By Ovat Abeng Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, alongside three other significant legislations. The signing ceremony held at the Light House in Awka, on Monday, heralds a new chapter in the state’s fiscal management and governance. The 2026 Appropriation Law, which saw its budget increased…