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OPINION: The Stupidity Of The People Behind Peter Obi’s Attack In Calabar And The Unquantifiable Danger To A Tourism Brand Cross River State Government Is Marketing BY RICHARD INOYO

Calabar is not just another Nigerian city. Calabar is a brand. For over 20 years, Cross River State has spent billions selling Calabar to the world as Nigeria’s cleanest, safest, most peaceful, most welcoming city. Carnival Calabar. Tinapa. Marina Resort. Obudu Cattle Ranch. The Christmas Festival. The “Come and Live and Be at Rest” slogan.

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Breaking News Health

Cross River Flags Off Health Insurance Enrollment For 1,666 Vulnerable Persons

By Daniel Shito And Esther Donald The Government of Cross River State has flagged off the enrollment of 1,666 vulnerable persons into its Health Insurance Scheme in a program sponsored by the South-South Development Commission (SSDC) and implemented by the Cross River State Health Insurance Agency (CRSHIA). The scheme is aimed at helping poor and

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Cross River 2027 Budget Capital Spending Scales Second Reading

By Sylvia Akpan Members of the Cross River State House of Assembly have commended the State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, for devoting N708.43 billion, representing 71.72% of the 2027 budget estimates, to capital development and N279.38 billion, representing 28.28%, to recurrent expenditure. Lawmakers gave the commendation during Tuesday, November 3, 2026 plenary as they passed

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Breaking News Crime

Police To Tighten Security After Atiku Abubakar Tackled Governor Otu

By Esther Donald  The Cross River State Police Command has directed heightened intelligence gathering and increased security monitoring in Ekorinim 1 Housing Estate, Calabar, following reports of alleged recurring burglary incidents in the area. The directive was issued by the Commissioner of Police, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue and contained in a press release issued by

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Breaking News Crime

Atiku Abubakar Lashes Governor Otu Over Insecurity, Reported Burglaries In Calabar

By Affiong Asam Former Vice-President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has criticized Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, over the security situation in the state following reports of burglaries in residential buildings close to the governor’s private residence in Calabar. Atiku, in a post on his social media page,

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Breaking News Politics

PDP Yakurr 1 House Of Assembly Candidate, James Ibor Frowns At Opposition Vote Buying, Charge Citizens On Credibility

By Sylvia Akpan  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Cross River State House of Assembly candidate for Yakurr 1 State Constituency in the 2027 general elections, James Ibor, Esq., has called on citizens to become actively involved in politics, arguing that the failure of credible individuals to participate in governance has created room for incompetent leadership.

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Breaking News Crime

Cross River: Quarrel Between Neighbors End In Arrest As Police Recover Firearm

By Blessing Francis  A disagreement between two neighbors in Alok Community, Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State, nearly took a dangerous turn when one of them allegedly pulled out a gun and threatened to kill the other. The Cross River State Police Command says the suspect, 32-year-old Akan Constant, has been arrested and

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Civic Space Education Reports

PDP House Of Assembly Candidate James Ibor Charge Journalists To Uphold Truth, Describes Journalism As Society Pillar

By Wisdom Eteng, Blessing Agbor And Faith Odezulu The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) State House of Assembly candidate for Yakurr 1 State Constituency, James Ibor, Esq., has charged Journalists and the ones in training to remain committed to truth, hard work and professionalism in the discharge of their duties. He gave the charge during an

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