Month: March 2026
Breaking News Politics

APC Suspend Indefinitely Embattled Cross River’s Suspended Lawmaker, Hon. Ovat Dickson

By Patrick Obia The All Progressive Congress (APC), in Cross River State has suspended the embattled lawmaker and member representing Obubra 1 State Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Honorable Ovat Agbor Dickson over alleged domestic violence and misconduct. The suspension was contained in a letter signed by Chairman of Osopong Ward 1, Stephen

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Education Reports

Tears, Truth And History: Calabar Leo Club Take Students On Emotional Journey Through Slave Trade Legacy

By Kelvin Ololo To mark this year’s International Day of Remembrance of Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, the New Calabar LEO Club engaged not less than 60 students in an educational visit to the Calabar Slave History Museum, offering a powerful encounter with one of Africa’s darkest chapters. The visit, which involved

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Breaking News

Support Group, WTP Proposes Digital Reporting Portal To Foster Policing Trust In Cross River

By Sylvia Akpan As part of ways to rebuild trust between citizens and law enforcement agencies, a civil society organization, We The People, has presented a policy proposal to the Cross River State Police Police Command, seeking approval to establish a Youth Reporting Portal (YRP). The proposal was formally submitted on March 24, 2026, during

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Breaking News Reports

Governor Otu Preaches Inclusion At Ramadan Iftar, Issue Stern Warning To Scrap Vandals

By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu at the weekend hosted members of the Hausa/Fulani and non-indigene communities to a special Ramadan break fast at the Executive Council Chamber of the Governor’s Office, marking the end of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr while issuing warning to scrap vandals.

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Breaking News Reports

Cross River: What Led To Calabar Gas Explosion Narrated

By Patrick Obia At about 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 21th 2026, a gas explosion left many fatally injured and properties destroyed during an attempt to transfer gas from the storage tank to the service tank by a gas attendant. According to one of the staff who narrated the tragedy to the Cross River State

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Breaking News National News

BREAKING: Residents Panic, As Gas Station Explodes, Fire Spreads To Neighboring House In Calabar

By Jonathan Ugbal There is palpable fear among residents of Calabar Road, Ewa Henshaw, Daniel Henshaw, and Effanga Effiong Streets in the Efut Abua area of Calabar, the Cross River State capital, who are struggling to pack valuables following an explosion that rocked a nearby gas station. The explosion occurred around 10:06 AM causing the

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Breaking News Politics

Cross River’s SEC Approves Rehabiltation Of Key Projects, Bills Transmission, Others

By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Executive Council (SEC) has unveiled an expansive package of reforms and infrastructure commitments, approving ₦339.9 million for students’ examination registration, endorsing major road projects, and advancing strategic economic and public service initiatives aimed at repositioning the state in 2026. The approvals were reached at the Council’s first meeting

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Breaking News Reports

Eid-El-Fitr: Governor Otu Felicitate Muslims, Crusades For Love, Unity

By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has extended warm felicitations to Muslim faithful across the state and Nigeria as they join millions of believers around the world to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. In a goodwill message released by his Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media

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