By Favour Adinya Residents and motorists in Calabar South and Ikom Local Government Areas, respectively have decried the dilapidated roads in their areas. Residents of Ekpo Abasi in Calabar South LGA say the main road to Musaha is in a deplorable condition with numerous potholes, forcing drivers to use pedestrian paths. A situation that puts
By Marvellous Nkanu Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has extended his benevolence to neighboring Cross River State, by handing over a newly built and fully-furnished three-bedroom bungalow to Mr. Ubi Obono Abam, the father of Miss Arit Abam, an ex-corps-member, who is from-Ugep, Cross River State. Miss Abam’s story went viral after she
By Beatrice Ori In a leadership transition, Professor Stephen Ochang has formally handed over as Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) to Professor David Ogar, the newly appointed Acting Vice-Chancellor. The handover ceremony was held in the Calabar campus of the institution as Professor Ogar resumed his duty. One of
By Godwin Ajom In a two-day interactive session, brainstorming, training on police reforms, and knowledge enhancement on the implementation of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act and Law (ACJA/L) in Cross River, Nigeria, stakeholders have called for gender balance and other reforms in police recruitment and other security agencies. Speaking at the event in Calabar,
By Marvellous Nkanu An alleged gang clash in Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State has left two people dead. The clash is said to have started on Sunday night at a club where two individuals – one KK and one Aye members (names not gotten at the time of this report), were celebrating
By Beatrice Ori And Kate Itam The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has announced a nationwide major protest on 15th September 2024, over the current fuel hike and hardship across the country. In a statement, the Senate President of NANS, Senator Okunomo Henry Adewumi, said the incessant increase in fuel prices has caused “untold
By Glory Odey And Kate Itam Journalist and Human Rights activist, Citizen Agba Jalingo has received an award for recognition of outstanding commitment to the holistic development of the Nigerian child. Awarded by Sweetest Kiddies Empire, an organization at the front foot of nurturing young minds in spelling and overall child development in the area
By Suzan Ipieurim, Kate Itam And Glory Odey Some personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, Cross River State Command, will on Friday, September 6, 2024, embark on a long-range shooting exercise. The long shooting is part of the officers retraining course. The shoot will be held at Anyanganse in Akpabuyo Local Government Area by 8:AM.