By Sylvia Akpan The Basic Rights Counsel Initiative (BRCI) has called for justice following the death of Mrs. Atim Etim who was set ablaze by her son in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State. The deceased was accused of witchcraft. Her son, Emmanuel Etim had blamed her for his daughter’s death. The incident
By Sylvia Akpan A man identified as Emmanuel Etim has allegedly attempted to strangle and later set his mother, Mrs. Atim Eyo, on fire after accusing her of being responsible for the death of his daughter, a case of witchcraft branding. The incident occurred on Friday, August 14, 2026, in Ojuah, Akamkpa Local Government Area,
By Sylvia Akpan As part of activities to mark the 2026 International Youth Day, the Girls Power Initiative (GPI), has graduated 25 girls as certified peer educators at its 29th annual graduation and public education ceremony. The graduation which took place today, 15th August 2026, at the GPI Conference Hall, Anyamurua Estate, Atimbo Road, Calabar,
By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State Local Government Service Commission has warned the public against falling victim to individuals soliciting money under the guise of facilitating their inclusion in the state’s staff payroll. The Commission, in a public service announcement signed by its Chairman, Hon. Eyo Nsa Ekpo, Esq., clarified that it is not
By Nsan Ndoma-Neji The Methodist Church Nigeria has elevated Rt. Reverend. Dr. Otuekong Ukut Esq., to the position of Archbishop of Calabar, with the mandate to superintend over all Methodist dioceses in Cross River. The elevation followed a major restructuring of the church in the state. Under the new arrangement, the former Diocese of Atamunu
By Tina Todo, The Guardian Newspaper Mr. Daniel Imo, a 44-year-old indigene of Adadama community in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State, has appealed to the local, state Federal Government of Nigeria and well-meaning individuals for support. He said he has remained bedridden for 23 years after suffering a spinal cord injury in
By Patrick Obia CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue has assumed duty as the 49th Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command. He takes over from the promoted AIG Rashid Bello Afegbua who now heads the Zone 6 Command. CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue was born on 26th May 1970 and hails from Abeda Shitile in Logo Local
By Nsan Ndoma-Neji, Paradise News Palpable tension erupted at the Chapel of Redemption Church on the University of Calabar (UNICAL) campus on Sunday after operatives of the Cross River State Police Command stormed the premises and ordered an ongoing service to end abruptly over a festering leadership crisis. Worshippers were thrown into confusion as police