Court Halts APC, INEC Over Cross River Chairman Removal
FCT High Court restrains APC and INEC from enforcing a resolution against Cross River APC Chairman, Alphonsus Ogar Eba. Interim orders protect his position ahead of key party meetings.
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FG Issues Bakassi Deep Seaport Compliance Certificate
Cross River Governor Bassey Otu receives Federal Government's compliance certificate for the $3.5 billion Bakassi Deep Seaport, hailing it as a game-changer for Nigeria's maritime economy. Read more.
FCDA Demolishes Abuja Estate Despite Court Order
Federal Capital Development Authority officials, with police, demolished structures in River Park Estate, Abuja, ignoring a court injunction. Read the full report on the escalating land dispute.
Cross River Enforces Vehicle Colours from Jan 31
Cross River State mandates all commercial vehicles to adopt state-approved colours and security numbers by January 31, 2026. Non-compliance will attract sanctions. The move aims to boost safety and uniformity.
Obong of Calabar Declares Open Utomo Obong 2025 Festival
His Eminence Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V has launched the 14th Utomo Obong, a week-long Yuletide cultural festival in Calabar. Read about the theme, prayers, and call for unity.
Lamido: PDP Will Form Alliances if Reconciliation Fails
Former Jigawa Governor Sule Lamido warns that the PDP must reconcile or seek alliances for 2027. He criticises defections and tribal politics. Read the full details.
Ethiopia Leads Africa's Energy Shift with Gas-by-Rail Vision
Ethiopia signs a landmark deal to launch a 73,500km gas-by-rail network, aiming to bring clean energy to 1.2 billion Africans. Read about this ambitious continental transformation.
PDP Faction Plans Rival Convention, BoT Meets in Abuja
The Wike-backed PDP faction plans a rival national convention. The party's BoT meets in Abuja, pledging to restore confidence and conduct pending state congresses. Key decisions expected.
Police intercept stolen vehicles, dismantle hideouts in Cross River
Cross River Police Command intercepts stolen vehicles, dismantles criminal hideouts, and boosts surveillance in riverine areas. CP Rashid Bello and NUJ pledge collaboration to maintain state's peace.
Otu Ends 2025 EXCO, Commits to Grassroots Empowerment
Cross River Governor Bassey Otu concludes the 2025 Executive Council, reaffirming a people-focused governance model. He announced the approval of 150 mini buses for vulnerable groups to boost micro-enterprises. Read more.
Cross River Hires Pula for EUDR Compliance on Cocoa, Coffee, Palm
Cross River State partners with Pula Advisors to launch a landmark EUDR traceability system for cocoa, coffee, and oil palm, aiming to secure EU market access for 80,000 farms by 2026.
Labour gives Cross River govt 14-day strike ultimatum
Organised Labour in Cross River State has issued a 14-day ultimatum to Governor Bassey Otu's administration to address long-standing worker grievances or face industrial action. Key issues include salary disparities and unpaid promotions.
Cross River APC Chairman Alphonsus Eba Impeached
The APC in Cross River State has impeached its chairman, Alphonsus Eba, for refusing to resign. Ntufam Ekum Ojogu takes over as acting chairman. Read the full details.
PDP Factions Led by Wike and Turaki Issue Counter-Disclaimers
The PDP crisis escalates as factions led by Nyesom Wike and Kabiru Turaki expel each other. Get the full details on the battle for the party's soul ahead of 2027.
4 Pupils Die in Kogi School Truck Accident
Tragedy strikes Egbolo, Kogi as a truck carrying schoolchildren plunges into a river. Four confirmed dead. Community mourns, calls for government action on road safety.
PDP expels Wike, Fayose, 9 others in major purge
The PDP has expelled FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and ex-governor Ayodele Fayose among 11 members. However, governors from Adamawa and Plateau states have rejected the decision, warning it could further polarise the party. Read the full details.
PDP Holds Factional Osun Guber Primary After Adeleke Quits
Factional PDP delegates proceed with Osun governorship primary despite Governor Adeleke's resignation and state chairman's cancellation. Get the latest on the party crisis.
Adebayo Emerges Osun PDP Governorship Candidate
Adebayo Olugbenga Adedamola (FRYO) has been elected as the PDP flagbearer for the 2026 Osun governorship election, securing a decisive victory in the party primary held in Osogbo.
Adedamola Wins PDP Ticket for Osun 2026 Election
Adebayo Adedamola secures the PDP nomination for Osun's 2026 governorship race with 919 votes. Get the full details on the primary held in Osogbo.
Adebayo emerges PDP candidate for Osun 2026 election
Adebayo Olugbenga Adedamola (FRYO) secures PDP ticket for Osun 2026 governorship race, polling 919 votes in a primary where Governor Adeleke's name appeared despite resignation. Read full details.
Factional PDP holds Osun primary after Adeleke quits
A faction of the PDP in Osun State is conducting its governorship primary election despite Governor Ademola Adeleke's resignation from the party. The exercise is ongoing in Osogbo under tight security.
PDP Holds Osun Primary Amid Security, Adeleke's Exit
PDP delegates in Osun converged for a tense governorship primary under heavy security, proceeding despite Governor Adeleke's resignation and initial suspension claims. INEC monitored the exercise.
Adeleke May Quit PDP 2026 Race Over Internal Crisis
Osun PDP reveals Governor Ademola Adeleke may withdraw from the 2026 gubernatorial race unless the party's national leadership crisis is resolved before INEC's December 15 deadline. Full details inside.
Cross River Governor Otu honours predecessors at tree lighting
Governor Bassey Otu honoured four former Cross River leaders at the 2025 Christmas tree lighting in Calabar, celebrating unity and continuity in governance. Read more.
Osun PDP Suspends Governorship Primary Over Crisis
Osun PDP halts its governorship primary for 2026, blaming national leadership turmoil and court cases. Governor Adeleke's candidacy hangs in the balance. Get the full story.
PDP's 2027 Election Hopes at Risk Amid Crisis
Political analyst warns PDP faces electoral irrelevance in 2027 without resolving internal conflicts. Learn about the expulsion of Wike, Fayose and party divisions threatening Nigeria's main opposition.
PDP Needs Internal Crisis to Return to Glory - Analyst
Political analyst Omotayo Yusuf explains why the PDP's recent factional clashes are necessary for the party's revival ahead of 2027 elections. Read exclusive insights.
Two Abducted Cameroonian Women Found Dead in Anambra
Anambra State Police recover decomposing bodies of two Cameroonian women from Omambala River. Two suspects arrested, one still at large as search intensifies for third victim.
Police Find Bodies of Kidnapped Cameroonians in Anambra
Anambra Police recover decomposing bodies of two Cameroonian women kidnapped in the state. Two suspects arrested as search continues for third victim and fleeing suspect.
Cross River Clears 500 for SME Loans at 5% Interest
Cross River State approves 500 entrepreneurs for SMEDAN-Sterling Bank loans at 5% interest rate. Governor Otu's initiative aims to boost small businesses and economic growth across the state.
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