By Ovat Lawrence In a sustained demonstration of compassion and people-focused leadership, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Irrigation Development, Hon. Johnson Andiambey Ebokpo, KSM, has awarded bursaries to 250 students across various tertiary institutions under the second edition of the Johnson Ebokpo Bursary Scheme. The empowerment programme, held over the weekend in Obubra Local Government…
Project Grow convened key actors across the agricultural market system for its End-of-Year Annual Meeting and 2026 Co-Creation Workshop, an engagement designed to strengthen agribusiness resilience, improve value chain competitiveness, and co-develop sustainable pathways for agricultural growth in Cross River State. Held in Calabar, the workshop brought together public sector leaders, private sector partners, development…
Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have reportedly been reignited following claims that DR Congo may be expelled from the competition for fielding ineligible players. In November, DR Congo defeated the Super Eagles on penalties to secure Africa’s ticket to the Intercontinental Playoffs for a place at the 2026 World Cup. However, reports suggest they could…
By Ovat Abeng The Saint John Catholic Church Agulu, Anaocha local government area of Anambra State, has inaugurated it 2025 Holy Childhood Association (HCA). The inauguration process which took place at the Church auditorium, on Sunday, December 14th, 2025 was presided by the Archbishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev Dr Paulinus Ezeokafor, during his Pastoral…
Landmark public-private partnership to introduce agro-tech curriculum, school-based agribusinesses and post-secondary credits By CANL Media Cygnus Alliances Nigeria Limited (CANL) has recorded a major milestone in Obanliku Local Government Area with the signing of three strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) in a single ceremony, launching a comprehensive public-private initiative aimed at transforming agricultural education, youth…
By Kelvin Obambon The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, has approved the nomination of Chief Ashie Osor of the Nigerian Chronicles Newspaper as its new Financial Secretary following a bye-election process. The nomination was ratified during the Union’s December 2025 Congress, which was presided over by the Council’s Vice Chairman, Comrade…
By Kelvin Obambon The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, has called on the State Government, led by Governor Bassey Edet Otu, to fast-track the implementation of the ban on property agents accused of exploiting tenants and worsening the state’s housing crisis. The demand was contained in a communiqué issued at the…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Government is seeking partnership with real estate firms that is willing and ready to work collaboratively to actualized governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s vision of making Anambra a destination hub in Nigeria. The State Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, disclosed this while speaking at the second anniversary celebration of…
Aliko Dangote, the chairman of the Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), has accused the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) of issuing licences for the importation of petroleum products from Russia. Dangote spoke on the health of the downstream sector and a range of other industry issues during a media parley at his refinery…
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has approved a Christmas bonus of N150,000 for every civil servant in the state for the 2025 festive season. The governor made the announcement on Sunday during a church service at the Government House Chapel in Abakaliki, according to a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Monday Uzor. “Governor…