Cross River
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A devastating rainstorm has claimed the lives of three people in Yala Local Government Area, Northern Cross River, after their mud houses collapsed during a fierce downpour. The storm, which marked the first rainfall of the year, came with powerful winds and thunderstorms, toppling trees, cutting electricity lines, and leaving a trail of destruction.…
3 days ago
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has commended the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for its swift action in arresting a suspected wildlife trafficker at the Mfum/Ekok border in Cross River State. The suspect was caught attempting to smuggle a shocking haul of endangered animal parts from Cameroon into Nigeria, including 213 parrot skulls, 29 packs of…
4 days ago
The Nigerian Customs Service, has apprehended a suspected wild life trafficker with 346 rare bird heads and other animal specimens in Cross River. Gabriel Ogbonna, the Area Controller, Cross River/Calabar Free Trade Zone and Akwa Ibom Area Command, made the disclosure on Monday in Calabar. Ogbonna said that the suspect, Bello Abubakar was apprehended at…
4 days ago
The Cross River State Government has launched an investigation into the alleged unauthorized auction of assets belonging to the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) by the institution’s immediate past Governing Council. Multiple petitions accuse the council of violating procurement laws by secretly selling off public property to themselves and other insiders. The controversial auction,…
23 Mar
Cross River State Government said it will soon take delivery of information communication technology (ICT) equipment worth millions of naira to completely transition from analog to digital technology, operate 100% e-governance, with all files imputed into its e-governance structure, and drive state affairs with ICT. The Commissioner for Science and Technology, Dr Justin Beshel, disclosed…
21 Mar
In a dramatic political shake-up, the Legislative Arm of Bekwarra Local Government Area has unanimously impeached the council chairman, Hon. Theresa Ushie, over allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office. Announcing the decision on March 20, 2025, the Council Leader, Hon. Thompson Inah, stated that the chairman’s leadership had stifled development and undermined the…
19 Mar
The Cross River State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening local government autonomy through staff capacity building. This was highlighted by the Acting Governor, Peter Odey, on Wednesday during the opening of a two-day induction and training workshop in Calabar. Addressing Principal Officers, Heads of Departments, and newly recruited staff of the Unified Local…
15 Mar
The Cross River government has warned individuals encroaching on state-owned land to vacate immediately, as it is now committed to reclaiming such properties across the state. A strong warning was issued specifically to individuals and groups unlawfully occupying land belonging to state-owned educational institutions. This was stated by Mr Gilbert Agbor, Special Adviser to the…
12 Mar
The UNICAL International Conference Centre at the University of Calabar was packed with thousands of worshippers as Pastor Paul Enenche led a powerful crusade filled with miracles, signs, and wonders. The event, part of his nationwide Jesus Christ Invasion Crusades, has sparked conversations across social media, with many testifying to divine encounters and miraculous healings.…
11 Mar
The Cross River State House of Assembly has granted a request by the state governor, Senator Bassey Otu, to proceed on a three-week annual leave. Governor Otu, in a correspondence dated March 10, 2025, informed the State House of Assembly that he will commence his annual leave from March 11 to April 8. The governor…
10 Mar
Mr. Mba Ukweni, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart in Cross River, has warned the APC-led government in the state against being over-presumptuous. Ukweni made the call on Monday during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). He was reacting to claims by Gov. Bassey Otu’s…
7 Mar
Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River North have fully supported the National Working Committee’s decision to reinstate the suspended state chairman. The stakeholders include Sen. Jarigbe Agom-Jarigbe (representing the senatorial district), and lawmakers Peter Akpanke (Bekwarra/Obudu/Obanliku) and Godwin Offiono (Yala/Ogoja federal constituencies). They met with the reinstated chairman, Mr Venatius Ikem,…
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