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JUST IN: 64 Nigerians Arrested In Uganda Since April To Depart For Lagos Today

64 Nigerians detained in Uganda since April 25, 2026, are set to depart for Lagos today after charges were dropped and the $400 fine was waived.

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Ugandan Government Drop Charges, Fine Against Persecuted Young Nigerian Missionaries, 2 Infants After Wide Criticism Of Human Rights Violation

By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Government of Uganda, has dropped frivolous charges preferred against young Nigerian Missionaries who are being persecuted and imprisoned for preaching the gospel. The young and vibrant volunteer missionaries volunteering with Exalting Jesus Life Missions, were allegedly arrested on April 25th, 2026 in their base in Adjumani District of Northern Uganda, on

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Ugandan Authorities Demand $400 From 64 Detained Nigerians Or Face Prosecution

Ugandan authorities have demanded $400 from each of the 64 Nigerians detained since April 25, 2026, or face prosecution, sources told CrossRiverWatch

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Five Cross Riverians, 2 Babies Among 64 Nigerians Arrested In Uganda

Five Cross Riverians and two babies are among 64 Nigerians arrested in Uganda in April 2026 during a religious program raid, sources told CrossRiverWatch

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How Young Scholar, Henry Edet Is Advancing Nanomaterial Applications In Environmental Remediation

By CrossRiverWatch Admin An Alumnus of the University of Cross River State (formerly known as Cross River University of Technology), Mr. Henry O. Edet continues to make international waves in the field of computational chemistry, where his cutting-edge research promises new tools in the fight against harmful environmental gases. Mr. Edet has published over 15 peer-reviewed

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Disability Rights To Take Center Stage At 2025 Law Day Celebration In Cross River

Promoting Disability Rights in Cross River State: A Step towards Inclusion The 2025 Law Day celebration in Cross River State is set to take center stage in promoting disability rights and inclusion. Organized by the Basic Rights Counsel Initiative (BRCi), a non-governmental organization, the event aims to operationalize the Cross River State Disability Rights Law,

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Cross River Set To Host National Diaspora Focal Summit

By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River State will in October, 2025, host the National Diaspora Focal Persons Summit, an event expected to draw stakeholders from across Nigeria and international partners to Calabar. This was disclosed on Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025, during a courtesy visit by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the

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Governor Otu, Others Honored At Cross Riverians In Diaspora Convention

By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu and Etinyin Dr. Asuquo Ekpenyong have been honored with Excellent Performance and Community Impact Award. The award was received during the maiden edition of the Cross Riverians in the Diaspora (CRID) annual 2025 convention held at the new Bingley Hall,

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