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BREAKING: Mechanic In Critical Condition After Being Crushed By Waste Truck In Calabar

He was eventually removed and taken in a minibus to the Asi Ukpo Diagnostic Center which is less than 500 meters away, while the Federal Road Safety Corps and the Nigerian Police Force have cordoned off the scene.

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Breaking News Civic Space Reports

BREAKING: Monarchs, Youths Protest, Seek Removal Of FCE Obudu Provost

Images obtained from the protest show youths bearing placards with different inscriptions including "Obudu Youths Say Utubaku Must Go," "FCE Obudu Has No Security In The Hands Of Utubaku," and "A Thief Is A Thief, Utubaku Must Go."

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Breaking News Politics Reports

Elizabeth Adede: Family Announces Funeral Rites For Former Cross River Finance Commissioner

A teacher, civil servant, and administrator, Lady Adede's career spanned multiple roles at national and subnational levels.

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Breaking News Education Reports

Students Commence Free Tutorials For JAMB/WAEC Classes Sponsored By Works Commissioner

enjoined parents and guardians of beneficiaries of the scheme, as well as others who have registered for the JAMB UTME and other examinations, to take advantage of the tutorials to better equip them.

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Breaking News Civic Space Opinion

Profit, Pollution and Lies: Interrogating Shell’s Divestment Claims In The Niger Delta BY KEN HENSHAW

Just as it employs disinformation to deny oil spills and its responsibility for remediation and compensation, it is doing the same with its divestment when it blames sabotage by communities for oil spills and their failing equipment

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Breaking News Politics

BREAKING: Ayambem Was Validly Removed As Speaker, Court Holds

Recall that 17 out of the 25 members of the Assembly had passed a vote of no confidence in Mr. Ayambem in May.

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Governor Otu Orders Disbandment Of Cocoa Allocation Task Force In Etung

By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has mandated the immediate disbandment of the suspended Cocoa Allocation Taskforce and Surveillance Team overseeing the four government-owned Cocoa Estates in Etung Local Government Area. This directive, which was issued on Monday, June 10, 2024, by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Gill

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Kidnapped Acting UNICAL Microfinance Bank MD Regains Freedom

By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Acting Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of University of Calabar (UNICAL) Microfinance Bank, Francis Kibe has regained freedom. The MD was kidnapped a few days ago in Calabar by unknown gunmen who whisked him away unknown destination. The Cross River State Police Command of the Nigeria Police Force, had confirmed the abduction

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Breaking News Civic Space

Former Children’s Carnival Queen Takes Child Rights Campaign To Schools In Calabar

By Jonathan Ugbal A former frontliner and serial Queen for Masta Blasta band of Carnival Calabar Brianna Akpagu Esq says for Nigeria to improve on the social justice index, there is need for children to be taught their rights to tackle the rising cases of bullying and child abuse in schools. Miss Akpagu stated this

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Breaking News Education Health

In Cross River, Teenage Girls Breathe New Life With HPV Vaccines

By Godwin Otang The chances of a cervical cancer free adulthood for teenage girls in Cross River State may have just improved following the conclusion of a vaccination round against the Human Papilloma Virus, HPV, which is a leading cause of the terminal illness. HPV infection is a viral infection that commonly causes skin or mucous

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Breaking News Reports

Illegal Mining In Cross River Is Sponsored By Billionaires, Backed By Community Leaders – Government

By Kelvin Ololo The Chairman of Cross River State Anti-Illegal Mining Taskforce, Prince Paul Effiong has said illegal mining activities in the state are spearheaded and sponsored by rich individuals who buy consent from traditional leaders with peanuts to carryout their heinous crime. Prince Paul made these assertions while responding to questions as a guest

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Digitized C-of-O Scheme To Ease Land Administration In Cross River Launched

By CrossRiverWatch Admin In a major move to improve the ease of doing business and land administration in Cross River State, the Government of Cross River State, has announced a full digitalization and fast-tracking of the Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) issuance process. Governor Bassey Otu announced this on Monday during a courtesy and presentation visit

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Breaking News Politics

Cross River State Diaspora Commission Inaugurated

By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent In a bid to engage Cross Riverians abroad in state policies and development projects, the Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has inaugurated the Cross River State Diaspora Commission (CRSDC). Speaking during the inauguration on Tuesday in his temporary office in Calabar, Governor Otu emphasized the critical

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Breaking News Health Investigation

When Caregivers Become Victims: Unsafe Sanitation In Cross River’s Primary Health Centers

In the rural community of Bendeghe Ekiem, located in Etung Local Government Area of Cross River State, a massive healthcare center lies in ruins, a haunting reminder of broken promises and a symbol of government negligence and failing infrastructure. Behind the government’s self-congratulatory headlines, mothers count the hours until their children’s fever breaks, patients plead

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Breaking News Education

4 Appointed To Head Programs In Cross River New University

By Kelvin Ololo The Vice Chancellor of the University of Education and Entrepreneurship (UEE) Akamkpa, Prof. Patrick Asuquo has approved the appointment of two coordinators, one director and one head of department to head various programs in the institution. The appointment is contained in a press release with reference number UEE/AK/VC/VOL.1/004, signed by the Acting

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Breaking News Politics

Governor Otu Assent 3 Laws To Advance Governance In Cross River

By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has signed three significant laws aimed at improving infrastructure, regulating the gaming industry, and enhancing social welfare across state. The newly assented laws include the Cross River State Road Maintenance Agency (Amendment) Law 2025; the Cross River State Lotteries and Gaming Agency Law

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CP Olusegun Warns Tactical Teams, Personnel On Unethical Conduct 

By Favour Adinya  The Commissioner of Police, Cross River State, CP Olusegun Eyitayo Omosanyin, has charged over 200 officers from various tactical units on the importance of ethical policing and professional conduct. The charge was made during a lecture held on Saturday, May 10th, 2025, at the Command Headquarters, Diamond Hill Calabar, by personnel from

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Breaking News Politics

CRISPON Mobilizes To Endorse Governor Otu For 2nd Term

By CrossRiverWatch Admin One of Cross River State largest online and offline sociopolitical organization – Cross River State Political Network (CRISPON), has mobilized thousands in the state for the endorsement of Governor Bassey Otu for second term. The event is scheduled for May 24, 2025 at the UJ Esuene Sport Stadium at 10:AM. To kick

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