By Mary Ochim The Government of Cross River State has confirmed and sympathized with the family of the deceased woman who lost her life during an empowerment stampede. A woman was confirmed dead and dozens injured during scramble for empowerment rice in Ogoja Local Government Area of the state – empowerment attended by the state
By Kelvin Ololo At least one person has been confirmed dead and many injured following a stampede at an empowerment program in Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State. State Police Command confirmed that one woman died after a stampede at the program attended by the wife of the Cross River State Governor and
By Faith Odezulu The Cross River State Police Command has arrested 26-years-old suspect, Emmanuel Adoga, in connection with a reported case of alleged rape and armed robbery in Ogoja Local Government Area of the state. The case was reported on October 9, 2026, through a petition submitted by the father of the 22-year-old survivor on
By Favour Adinya The Government of Cross River State has flagged off its Flood Preparedness Awareness Campaign in Ogoja Local Government Area of the State. At the flag off, Governor Otu emphasized the importance of preparedness and vigilance in the face of impending floods as predicted by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). Governor Bassey Otu,
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Business owners in Ogoja under the auspices of Ogoja Amalgamated Traders Association have stated that they will “Fight all illegal and arbitrarily increase in revenue” from the Cross River State Government. The traders said they were being harassed by Government revenue agents and contractors who seem to be increasing by the day