Obubra/Etung: Tawo Continues Engagements Amidst Claims Of Consensus Building
Captain Edom Tawo continues APC engagements in Obubra/Etung despite consensus moves to return Hon Mike Etaba for a fourth term ahead of primaries.
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27-Year-Old Man Missing In Calabar
- by Patrick
- May 14, 2026
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Police Command has launched an investigation into the disappearance of a 27-year-old man, identified as Esinna Fineboy, who was reported missing in Calabar. According to a press release issued and signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, the missing person report was lodged at ‘A’
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NDLEA Raid In Bakassi Leaves Teenager Shot In The Stomach
- by Jonathan
- May 14, 2026
An NDLEA raid in Bakassi, Cross River, left a teenager shot in the stomach on Wednesday after officials opened fire to escape a crowd of locals.
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JUST IN: 64 Nigerians Arrested In Uganda Since April To Depart For Lagos Today
- by Jonathan
- May 14, 2026
64 Nigerians detained in Uganda since April 25, 2026, are set to depart for Lagos today after charges were dropped and the $400 fine was waived.
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Ugandan Government Drop Charges, Fine Against Persecuted Young Nigerian Missionaries, 2 Infants After Wide Criticism Of Human Rights Violation
- by Patrick
- May 12, 2026
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Government of Uganda, has dropped frivolous charges preferred against young Nigerian Missionaries who are being persecuted and imprisoned for preaching the gospel. The young and vibrant volunteer missionaries volunteering with Exalting Jesus Life Missions, were allegedly arrested on April 25th, 2026 in their base in Adjumani District of Northern Uganda, on
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Defection Hits Cross River APC, As Upan Odey, Jedy-Agba Dump Party
- by Jonathan
- May 7, 2026
Former Cross River guber aspirant John Upan Odey and Prince KJ Jedy-Agba have resigned from the APC, citing a need for broader political participation
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SPOTLIGHT: Prof. Timothy Ashibel Anake, 6th Vice-Chancellor, Covenant University, Nigeria
- by Jonathan
- May 6, 2026
Prof. Timothy Ashibel Anake, a trailblazing academic, mathematician, and visionary leader, hails from Ketting-Bendi in Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. His journey began in the modest classrooms of Ketting Primary School and Community Comprehensive Secondary School, Four Towns, Uyo. His passion for mathematics led him to the University of Uyo for
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Governor Otu Imposes Dusk-to-Dawn Curfew In Ugep, Idomi Communities Over Tensions
- by Jonathan
- May 6, 2026
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Government has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on Ugep and Idomi communities of Yakurr Local Government Area following recent skirmishes over land. This was contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Dr. Erasmus Ekpang. The curfew, which commenced on Tuesday, will remain in force for an