By Kelvin Ololo And Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State Police Command has dismantled a suspected burglary and stealing syndicate operating within Calabar metropolis, leading to the arrest of four suspects and the recovery of a large quantity of property believed to have been stolen from residents. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday
By Sylvia Akpan The management of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful engagement, sustainable development and respect for traditional institutions following a high-level courtesy visit to the Efut Palace aimed at addressing concerns surrounding the ongoing encroachment on the university’s land. The visit, held on Monday, June 1,
By Godwin Ajom The shadow of insecurity hanging over the Calabar-Oron waterways deepened on Friday, April 17, 2026, when suspected kidnappers abducted 15 passengers traveling by boat from Calabar, Cross River State, to Oron in Akwa Ibom State. Among the victims were candidates of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), young Nigerians whose journey
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Ministry of Education has announced the commencement of sales of admission forms for the 2026/2027 academic session into Federal Science Colleges located in Ogoja, Cross River State, and Sokoto State. The announcement was contained in a press release issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education,
By Godwin Ajom The Nigerian Navy has arrested and handed over a suspected militant collaborator to the Department of State Services (DSS) in Calabar. The development followed ongoing security operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks operating within the Calabar waterways. The Waterways in Cross River particularly the Calabar-Oron corridor have witnessed a series of heartbreaking
By Felix Asuquo Residents of Efut Efio Ene community in Calabar, Cross River State, have expressed fears that more lives could be lost if urgent measures are not taken to address recurring flooding that has continued to ravage the area. The residents, who spoke during a visit by our correspondent to the community, lamented that
Nkonib (Ikot Ansa) Qua Clan in Calabar has praised Governor Bassey Otu for three years of purposeful leadership and endorsed his emergence as APC candidate for the 2027 Cross River governorship election.
By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State Police Command has notified the general public that the Command will conduct a routine shooting range exercise on Friday, 5th June 2026, at Asabanka, Anyanganse Community, Akpabuyo Local Government Area, commencing at 8:00 a.m. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday