2027: “We’ll Bring Back Fuel Subsidy, Create Jobs” — Former Legislator Unveils ADC Economic Plan
With rising transport costs squeezing households and businesses across Nigeria, African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Cross River State, Nkoyo Esu Toyo, has promised to restore fuel subsidy if elected, alongside a production-led economic strategy aimed at creating jobs and reducing the cost of living.
Eid el-Maulud: SWAN Calls For Greater Investment In C’River Grassroots Sports
As Muslims celebrate Eid el-Maulud, the Cross River State chapter of SWAN has called for sustained investment in grassroots sports, saying stronger sporting opportunities could help engage youths, discover talents and deepen peaceful coexistence in the state.
Sports Journalists Converge On Kaduna As SWAN Congress To Tackle Welfare, Digital Transformation
Kaduna is set to become the centre of Nigeria’s sports journalism community as delegates from across the country converge on the city for the 2026 SWAN Triennial National Delegates Congress, with welfare, digital transformation and the future of the profession topping the agenda.
Owan Stakeholders Oppose Agbebaku’s Resignation, Demand Action
The political storm over Blessing Agbebaku’s resignation as Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly has deepened, with Owan stakeholders rejecting the circumstances of his exit and demanding urgent action against what they described as growing political interference in the legislature.
Gov. Otu Intervenes, Directs Release Of C’River Businessman Remanded Over Alleged Social Media Bullying
Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has intervened in the case of businessman Denis Odama, directing steps for his release after he was remanded over allegations of bullying the governor on social media.
SWAN Praises Otu’s Sports Gains, Demands Sustained Funding, Athlete Welfare
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Cross River State chapter, has commended the state government for what it described as notable gains in sports development, while urging sustained funding and improved welfare for athletes and coaches
PASAN, NBA Protest Alleged Repeal Of LG Autonomy
A move to amend laws governing local government financial autonomy on Wednesday plunged the Edo State House of Assembly into tension, as PASAN workers and NBA lawyers stormed the chamber, protesting what they feared was an attempt to reverse the autonomy.
Nigeria’s Table Tennis Talent Needs Funding, Exposure To Reach Elite Level
The medals have been won, the talents have emerged, but stakeholders say funding, regular competition and international exposure will determine how far they can go beyond the grassroots.
Once A Month Is Not Enough’: Residents Applaud Latter-day Saints Volunteers For Airport Staff Quarters Cleanup
What began as another morning of overgrown weeds and neglected spaces at the Airport Staff Quarters Calabar, took a different turn on Saturday, as more than 100 volunteers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints arrived with rakes, shovels , machets and a simple mission, to leave the community cleaner than they found it.
Osun Election: INEC Says Over 1.9 Million PVCs Collected Ahead Of Saturday’s Poll
With Osun voters set to choose their next governor on Saturday, the Independent National Electoral Commission says more than 1.9 million Permanent Voter Cards have been collected across the state.