A’Ibom Police PRO, Eyo Ekpo Escape As Gunmen Kidnap 15 Along Calabar Waterway
"They stopped our vessel, boarded it, and when their boat was full, they took off," a passenger (name withheld) told this reporter.
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Investors Assured Conducive Environment To Invest In Cross River
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- September 24, 2025
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Government of Cross River State, has assured investors of a conducive environment to invest in the state. The Governor of the state, Sen. Bassey Otu gave the assurance to Holcim Cement group that has taken over ownership of Lafarge Africa PLC, while receiving a high-powered delegation of the
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UPDATED: Fuel Tanker Explosion Leaves Calabar Residents In Fear
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- September 22, 2025
By Kelvin Ololo A raging inferno suspected to be fuel explosion, has left Calabar residents panicking and confused. The incident said to be fuel explosion happend around Calabar Free Trade Zone (CFTZ) way close to petrol tank farm, a distance from the Living Faith Headquarters Church, off Murtala Mohammed Highway Calabar, Cross River State. An
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Fidelia Ene Appointed As SUBEB Chairman
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- September 22, 2025
By Favour Adinya Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has appointed Mrs. Fidelia Okpo Ene as the new Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB). In a press release signed and issued on Monday, September 22, 2025, by the Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser to the Governor, Mr. Linus Obogo,
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Otu Swears In New Head Of Service, Cautions Against Bias
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- September 22, 2025
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Governor Bassey Otu has reaffirmed his administration’s determination to restore the pride of the Cross River State Civil Service, with a firm assurance to continue offsetting outstanding retirees’ gratuities. He made this pledge on Monday during the swearing-in of the new Head of Service of Cross River State, Barr. Orok Okon, at
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How Cross River Won AFSNET 2026 Hosting Rights – Governor Otu
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- September 22, 2025
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has offered insights into how the state secured the hosting rights for the African Sub-Sovereign Government Network (AFSNET) 2026, disclosing that the feat was owed largely to the state’s growing reputation for integrity, stability, and good governance. Governor Bassey Otu, speaking to newsmen at the
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Measures To End Age-Long Disputes In Cross River Communities Unveiled
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- September 19, 2025
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent As part of efforts to restore peace in warring communities in Cross River, the State Government has unveiled decisive measures to bring a permanent end to the age-long dispute between the Alesi/Ekukunela/Agbaragba and Ochon/Isabang/Odonget communities in Ikom and Obubra Local Government Areas. The measures are coming after weeks of
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UNICAL Ban Students Association Over ‘Reckless Social Media’ Use, Other Vices
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- September 18, 2025
By Kelvin Ololo The Management of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has banned with immediate effect the Law Students Association of Nigeria (LAWSAN), UNICAL Chapter over alleged misconduct and unethical behavior. The proscription which was conveyed in a letter signed by the University Registrar, Dr. Mrs. Chukwuka Icha and made available by the University Public