By Sylvia Akpan Rights Academy, We The People (WTP) have launched a simplified version of the Cross River State Child Rights Law to commemorate the International Day for Street Children. The commemorate the day with the theme “Protect Not Punish” held on April 13th, 2026, at Prof. Bene Madunagu Hall, Basic Rights Counsel Initiative, 45A
By Kelvin Ololo The creative and entertainment community in Cross River State has received a significant boost as the Peter Bello Foundation organized a high-level seminar aimed at unlocking opportunities for young talents in photography, videography, content creation, and storytelling. The one-day intensive seminar, themed “Opportunities for Creatives in Cross River State,” was held on
By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State Police Command has forged an alliance to strengthen the implementation of criminal justice laws through a strategic partnership with the Basic Rights Counsel Initiative (BRCI). The collaboration was formalized on 13th April 2026, when the Commissioner of Police, CP Rashid B. Afegbua, hosted a delegation of justice sector
By Kelvin Ololo What began as an ordinary night in Igbo Imabana Village turned into a scene of grief and shock after 45-year-old Egbegi Elegbo Enya was brutally murdered, leaving his family and community reeling from the violence. The incident occurred at about 10:30 p.m. on April 10, 2026, in Abi Local Government Area of
By Sylvia Akpan A Sienna bus conveying passengers from Bekwarra Local Government Area to Calabar, the state capital of Cross River State, involved in a fatal accident and left notably at least two people dead. Of the two victims are believed to be students of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) identified as Gloria Ajor and
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Police Command says it has arrested a 24-year-old man, identified as Fode Bassey, in connection with alleged armed robbery, gang-related activities, and unlawful possession of a firearm. According to the Command, the suspect was apprehended on April 1, 2026, following investigations into a robbery incident reported on March
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Governor Bassey Otu has signed four transformative bills into law, in a major push to reposition the health and education sectors while improving sanitation and overall quality of life in Cross River State. The Governor, who described the development as a critical milestone in his administration’s reform agenda, said
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Police Command has debunked a viral video alleging that herdsmen recently attacked farmland in Odukpani Local Government Area, describing the claim as false and misleading. In a press statement signed and issued by the Police Public Relations officer ASP Sunday Eitokpah on Tuesday, the Command said an on-the-spot