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Ugandan Government Drop Charges, Fine Against Persecuted Young Nigerian Missionaries, 2 Infants After Wide Criticism Of Human Rights Violation

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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Upan Odey Jr and KJ Jedy-Agba have both resigned as members of the APC realigning the political structure in Obudu, Cross River State
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Defection Hits Cross River APC, As Upan Odey, Jedy-Agba Dump Party 

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

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 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

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Ugandan authorities are demanding $400 from each of 64 Nigerians detained in Kampala since April 25, 2026, including two infants, or threaten prosecution
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Ugandan Authorities Demand $400 From 64 Detained Nigerians Or Face Prosecution

Ugandan authorities have demanded $400 from each of the 64 Nigerians detained since April 25, 2026, or face prosecution, sources told CrossRiverWatch

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Barr. Wekekayo Eteng Ekpe slumps at Rt. Hon. Alex Egbona APC event at Federal Polytechnic Ugep May 5 2026
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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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`Nigerians detained in Uganda after NCIC raid on religious program in Adjumani and then Kampala`
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Five Cross Riverians, 2 Babies Among 64 Nigerians Arrested In Uganda

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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Senator Ben Ayade (L) and Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe (R)
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Jarigbe Counters Ayade, Says Ex-Governor Distorting Facts

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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