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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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
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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
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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
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#CRDecides2027:President Tinubu Asked Me To Drop Senate Ambition – Ayade Speaks
By Jonathan Ugbal A one-time Governor of Cross River State and former federal lawmaker, Senator Benedict Ayade says Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu “ordered”
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#CRDecides2027: Ayade To Miss APC Forum Screening In Ogoja Over Visit To Presidency
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent A one time Governor of Cross River, Senator Ben Ayade may miss the leadership forum screening organised
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Etung Born Pilot, Captain Tawo Declares For Obubra/Etung Reps Seat
Etung-born pilot Captain Edom Tawo picks APC forms for Obubra/Etung Reps seat, vows to end “poor representation” and deliver real results.
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Man, 46 Jailed For Life In Cross River For Raping Minor Relative
A Cross River High Court has sentenced 46-year-old Imeh Sunday to life imprisonment for raping a minor relative, after Justice Blessing Egwu found