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SOMTEC Concludes Training On Child And Women Rights In Cross River

By Kelvin Ololo Prompted by the persistent challenges faced by women in rural communities during childbirth and traditional practices that restrict access to antenatal care and immunization for children under two years of age, the Cross River State Mobilization and Technical Committee (SOMTEC), has concluded plans to take program to Akpabuyo and Odukpani Local Government

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FG Declares July 15 As Public Holiday To Honor Late Buhari

By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Federal Government of Nigeria says in futherance to the seven days of national mourning declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Tuesday, 15 July, 2025, has been declared as a public holiday in honor of late former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration

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Man Dies Trying To Steal High Tension Cables In Calabar

By Sylvia Akpan An unidentified young man has been electrocuted to death in an attempt to steal high tension cable in Calabar. The incident which occurred in the wee hours of Monday, 14 July, 2025 at Ene Ita Street, New Airport road of Calabar South Local Government Area. According to eye witnesses, the deceased is

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Governor Otu Mourns Former President Buhari’s Death

By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu has mourned the passing of former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, who died at London clinic after undisclosed illness. Governor Otu noted that his departure has marked the twilight of an era defined by integrity and an iron-clad commitment to national rebirth. He

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Defection Gave Me Peace Of Mind – Rep. Akpanke

"I want to very specially welcome our brother, Prince KJ to APC, and I want to tell him that from today, he will have peace of mind. When I defected, I had peace of mind," Akpanke said to chants of "the rock is solid" from some members of the crowd gathered at the Saint Coleman

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KJ Agba Joins APC, Pledges Support For ‘Season Of Sweetness’

"My defection is predicated on the good works of His Excellency, Prince Bassey Otu who has brought us the Season of Sweetness and has asked me to come and join in the sweetness," he declared during his announcement.

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NYCN: Youth Leaders Reject Adodo, Back Sukubo’s Presidency

“This is nothing short of an attempted coup in our youth structure. NYCN belongs to all Nigerian youths, not a select few or a political cabal,

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In Kwara, Police, Government Use Laws Meant For High Profile Criminal Cases To Jail Journalists

By Salihu Shola, Informant247 September 2024 was meant to be a joyful time for Oluwatoyin Luqman Bolakale, the publisher of Satcom Media. He was planning his wedding. But at a time he was supposed to be at the studio for pre-shoot with his bride-to-be Saliu Muinat, he found himself behind bars. Oluwatoyin’s ordeal is not

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