By MaryAnn Abunimye, John Irikwu And Joy Okpa Two persons escaped death as a Lafarge cement truck veered off a major highway in Calabar, the Cross River State capital on Tuesday. The accident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday around the Calabar International Conference Center (CICC) roundabout of Murtala Muhammed Highway. The Sector Commander
By Christopher Iyang The Inclusive Forum for Accountable Society (IFAS) has condemned the assault of two young women in Calabar, describing the incident as an act of mob justice and calling for an immediate investigation into everyone involved, including a member of the Cross River State House of Assembly fingered in the role. In a
By Christopher Iyang The Cross River State Police Command and the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening community policing and improving police-youth relations through closer collaboration. The commitment was made on Monday during a courtesy visit by the National President of the NYCN, Comrade Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, and his
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Snakes and other reptiles are reportedly having safe haven in Teachers Continuous Training Institute (TCTI) Biase’s overgrown bushes. Insiders in the Institute confirmed that though there have been no incidents of snake bites but some snakes have been killed within and outside the Institute. Sources expressed that as precautionary measures, the environment
By Rejoice Ettah The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has consoled with families of Calabar tragic flood and landslide that claimed lives. Cries of a grieving mother and father echoed across Ikot Awatim Community in Ikot Ansa, Calabar Municipality Local Government Area of the State, after a devastating landslide triggered by torrential
By Saviour Imukudo, Premium Times Traditional rulers and representatives of the Ugep Community in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State, have filed a suit against the Cross River State Government over its proposed creation of a buffer zone between Ugep and Idomi communities. The claimants are asking a Cross River State High Court
By Kelvin Ololo The cries of a grieving mother echoed across Ikot Awatim Community in Ikot Ansa, Calabar Municipality Local Government Area of Cross River State, on Saturday after a devastating landslide triggered by torrential rainfall buried five people alive, including four siblings from the same family. Residents were left in shock and mourning as
In every democracy, criticism is not only inevitable but also necessary. Every responsible government requires the voices of critics to identify shortcomings, improve policies, and ensure that governance remains responsive to the aspirations of the people. Constructive criticism strengthens democracy because it keeps leaders accountable. However, there is a clear distinction between constructive criticism and