NDLEA secures forfeiture of N33.6bn worth of opioids intercepted at Onne Port
By Joe Udo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has secured another significant win…
NDLEA secures forfeiture of N33.6bn worth of opioids intercepted at Onne Port
By Joe Udo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has secured another significant win in its ongoing offensive against drug cartels as the Federal High Court, Port Harcourt, granted an interim forfeiture order for 17 containers laden with illicit opioids worth over N33.6 billion in street value. This was disclosed in a statement by…
Legacy of Impact: Celebrating Chief Higgins, a Pillar of Progress and Purpose
By Alexandria Odey Today, we celebrate a man whose life has become a testament to vision, resilience, and unwavering commitment to community progress—Chief Higgins. As he marks another remarkable year, it is not just his age we honour, but the enduring legacy he continues to build through enterprise, leadership, and service. Chief Higgins stands as…
APC Sets N100m, N50m, N20m, N10m, N6m for Presidential, Governorship, Senatorial, Reps, Assembly Forms
By Joe Udo The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the costs of nomination and expression of interest forms for presidential, governorship, senatorial, House of Representatives, and House of Assembly tickets. According to a schedule, issued in Abuja on Monday, April 20, 2026, the party also released an expansive timetable for its 2027 general election…
WESSA Pharmacy launches new branch with free medical outreach
By Kelvin Obambon Residents of 4 Miles in Ikot Ansa, Calabar, were the beneficiaries of a massive humanitarian effort as WESSA Pharmacy and Robin Diagnostics officially launched their newest health hub with an expansive free medical outreach. The event which took place on Saturday April 18, 2026, provided an opportunity for 505 community members to…
NUJ rejects NBC directive on media conduct
By Cletus Asuquo The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has rejected the recent directive issued by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) on media conduct, describing it as a veiled attempt to stifle press freedom and muzzle broadcast professionals across the country. The NUJ argued that the directive, particularly provisions cautioning anchors against expressing personal opinions…
CRSG Trains 30 Statisticians to Boost Data-Driven Governance
By Cletus Asuquo The Cross River State Government (CRSG) has intensified efforts to strengthen its data management system with the training of 30 statisticians and Planning, Research and Statistics (PRS) officers on data analysis, management, and policy reporting. The programme is part of broader reforms aimed at harmonising statistical reporting across Ministries, Departments and Agencies…
Gunmen Kidnap Another 15 People Along Calabar Waterways
By Our Reporter Suspected gunmen have abducted 15 passengers travelling by water along the Calabar Oron route in Cross River State, triggering a joint security operation involving multiple agencies. The victims were reportedly seized while onboard a Sea Express boat en route from Calabar to Oron. Confirming the incident on Monday, the Police Public Relations…
Gov Eno Has Delivered 1,048 Housing Units in Less Than 3 Years – Info Commissioner
By Our Reporter Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has recorded a significant milestone in the housing sector, delivering over 1,048 housing units in less than three years in office. The units are spread across key sectors, including Compassionate Homes (438 units), Grace Estate (230 units), Aviation Village (100 units), Medical Residences at the…
Hillary Bisong Declares for Ikom/Boki Seat, Promises One-Term Representation
Rt. Hon. Hilary Bisong, Member Representing Boki II State Constituency and Chip Whip in the Cross River State House of Assembly By Frank Ulom The member representing Boki II State Constituency and Chip Whip of the Cross River State House of Assembly (CRSHA), Rt. Hon. Hilary Bisong PhD, has declared his intention to contest for…
Police Arrest 60-year-old Suspected Gun Runner in Odukpani
By Frank Ulom The Cross River State Police Command, in its sustained effort to combat the proliferation of illegal arms and violent crime, has arrested a suspected gun runner, Okon William “M”, aged 60 years, and recovered two (2) locally fabricated firearms in Odukpani Local Government Area of the State. According to a statement by…
