BREAKING: Alex Egbona’s Aide, Wekekayo Eteng Ekpe Hospitalised After Slumping At APC Event
Barr. Wekayo Eteng Ekpe, aide to Rt. Hon. Alex Egbona, slumped at an APC event in Ugep on May 5, 2026, and was rushed to the hospital. Condition unknown.
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Five Cross Riverians, 2 Babies Among 64 Nigerians Arrested In Uganda
- by Jonathan
- May 5, 2026
Five Cross Riverians and two babies are among 64 Nigerians arrested in Uganda in April 2026 during a religious program raid, sources told CrossRiverWatch
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Jarigbe Counters Ayade, Says Ex-Governor Distorting Facts
- by Jonathan
- May 5, 2026
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Senator representing Cross River Northern Senatorial District, Sen. Jarigbe Agom has countered the former Governor of Cross River State, Prof. Ben Ayade, says he is distorting facts. Recall that Ayade who indicated interest in returning to the National Assembly as the Senator representing Cross River North district, a
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#CRDecides2027:President Tinubu Asked Me To Drop Senate Ambition – Ayade Speaks
- by Jonathan
- May 5, 2026
By Jonathan Ugbal A one-time Governor of Cross River State and former federal lawmaker, Senator Benedict Ayade says Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu “ordered” him to drop his bid to be the senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC for Cross River North district in the 2027 general election. The former Governor stated this in
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#CRDecides2027: Ayade To Miss APC Forum Screening In Ogoja Over Visit To Presidency
- by Jonathan
- April 30, 2026
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent A one time Governor of Cross River, Senator Ben Ayade may miss the leadership forum screening organised by the State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC slated for today, in Ogoja for National Assembly aspirants over a visit to Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu. Mr. Ayade has indicated interest
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Etung Born Pilot, Captain Tawo Declares For Obubra/Etung Reps Seat
- by Jonathan
- April 30, 2026
Etung-born pilot Captain Edom Tawo picks APC forms for Obubra/Etung Reps seat, vows to end “poor representation” and deliver real results.
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UNICROSS Elevates Nine To Professors, Readers
- by Patrick
- April 25, 2026
By Sylvia Akpan As part of ways to commit to academic excellence and institutional growth, the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has promoted nine members of its academic staff to higher professorial ranks. The announcement was made by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Francisca Bassey, during an emergency Senate meeting held on Thursday, April 23,
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Governor Otu Aide, Awade Friday Thankful After Release From Police Custody
- by Patrick
- April 25, 2026
By Kelvin Ololo The Senior Special Assistant on Media Advocacy to the Cross River State Governor, Friday Awade, has expressed gratitude to supporters following his release from police custody after being questioned over an ongoing investigation into the death of one Mr. Abel. “I sincerely want to express my heartfelt gratitude to all who called,