Cross River
Nurses, Soldier Nabbed for Alleged Sale of Newborn
Police in Cross River State have arrested two health workers and a serving female soldier for their alleged roles in the theft and illegal sale of a newborn baby in Akamkpa Local Government Area. The shocking case, described by investigators as “a grave breach of professional trust,” has sparked outrage within the community. The incident […]
VP Shettima Launches FG ICT Hub, Unveils State Aircraft in Cross River
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, Tuesday, commissioned Federal Government’s state-of-the-art Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) Hub for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, as well as the newly refurbished State Library Complex housing the hub. Accoeding to the statement released by Stanley Nkwocha, the Senior Special Assistant […]
Tensions Flare on Benue-Cross River Border, Driver Stoned to Death
Benue and Cross River States have once again been plunged into conflict following the resurgence of a deadly communal clash along their shared border, leading to the brutal killing of a commercial driver, Agage Iorkyaa Ternenge. The violence erupted between the Mbazarem community of Benue State and the Abonkip community of Cross River State, reigniting […]
Cross River Govt Set to Revive Obudu Ranch Resort as Eco-Tourism Hub
This reconstruction will not only enhance the state’s tourism appeal but will also create employment opportunities, stimulate local economies, and increase internally generated revenue The Cross River State Government has finalized plans to embark on the comprehensive reconstruction of the iconic Obudu Ranch Resort, in a strategic move aimed at reestablishing the state as a […]
South-South APC Stakeholders Endorse President Tinubu for 2027
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Nigeria’s South-South region have unanimously adopted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the party’s sole presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. The resolution was reached during a high-level meeting held on Saturday. The political leaders also endorsed incumbent APC governors from the region—namely those of Akwa Ibom, […]
Suspected Cultists Gun Down Taxi Driver
A tragic incident occurred on Sunday night in the Mile Two area of Diobu, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where a taxi driver, whose identity is yet to be confirmed, was shot and killed by suspected cultists. The attack took place during a violent confrontation between rival cult factions, adding to the rising wave of insecurity […]