By Sylvia Akpan The Nigeria’s Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, has denied allegations linking him to the controversial contract for the reconstruction of the Agbokim Waterfall Road, describing claims made by some netizens as false, malicious and defamatory. A social media user identified as MC Okrika had in a viral video
By Hannah Ijege Health workers at the Community Health Center in Itega Okpame, Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State, are battling harsh working conditions and personally funding basic medical needs as the facility struggles with poor infrastructure and lack of essential equipment. The rural health center, which serves residents of the community and
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 54-year-old commercial mini-bus driver, identified as Godwin Okoko, in connection with the alleged murder of an official of the Traffic Management and Regulatory Agency (TRAMRA) during an enforcement operation in Calabar. The incident occurred on Monday, May 25, 2026, at about 9:45 a.m.
By Kelvin Ololo The panel investigating the recent recruitment exercise conducted by the Cross River State Local Government Service Commission has called on applicants who allegedly paid money in exchange for employment opportunities to come forward with evidence. In a press release dated May 26, 2026, signed by the Panel Secretary, Ntunkae Mary-Theresa Ikwen, and
By Kelvin Ololo After years of prolonged water scarcity, Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu, has assured residents of renewed and sustainable public water supply, unveiling plans to restore potable water to households across the state. The governor made the assertion during the groundbreaking ceremony for the upgrade and revitalization of Cross River State
By Sylvia Akpan The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid al-Adha (Eid-el-Kabir) celebration. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the public holidays on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry,
By Godwin Ajom Chaos erupted earlier Monday May 25th, and 26th, 2026 as several residents of Ikom in Cross River central appeared trapped in a section of the Ikom-Etomi Federal Road construction site. The Contractor had resumed work just as the rain began two weeks ago, a situation that made the Mankono axis of the
By Kelvin Ololo A traffic enforcement officer attached to the Cross River State Traffic Management and Regulatory Agency (TRAMRA) has died following an altercation with a commercial mini-bus driver in Calabar, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The tragic incident reportedly occurred on Monday, 25 May 2026, around Marian Hills, Calabar,