Obubra/Etung:Tawo Steps Down, Congratulates Consensus APC Candidate, Blessing Egbara
Captain Edom Tawo steps down in Obubra/Etung APC race, congratulates Blessing Egbara who emerged as consensus candidate ahead of primaries
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Anti-Cultism Squad, Other Units Disbanded, VCRU Launched In Cross River
- by Patrick
- May 16, 2026
By Sylvia Akpan As part of ways to strengthen the fight against kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism, and other violent crimes across the state, the Cross River State Police Command has officially launched a new tactical outfit, the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), as part of efforts to strengthen the fight against kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism,
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Former Cross River APC Chairman Resigns Membership, Cite Collapsed Party Values
- by Patrick
- May 15, 2026
By Sylvia Akpan The Former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, Alphonsus Ogar Eba, has officially withdrawn his membership from the ruling party, citing what he described as the “erosion of the party’s founding values.” In a letter he signed dated May 7, 2026, and addressed to the Secretary of
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Young Nigerian Missionaries Persecuted And Imprisoned In Uganda Return Home, Begin Relaxation, Debriefing
- by Patrick
- May 15, 2026
By Patrick Obia The young Nigerian missionaries persecuted and imprisoned by the Ugandan Government for preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ, have been freed and have touchdown Nigeria. The release came on the heels of intense pressure by the Nigerian Government, the media, activists and the international communities. The young graduates were released on Thursday,
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UNICROSS Holds Solemn Assembly For Victims Of Fatal Road Accident
- by Patrick
- May 15, 2026
By Kelvin Ololo And Sylvia Akpan The University of Cross River State, has held a solemn assembly and prayer session at its Calabar campus in honour of three students and a staff member who lost their lives in a tragic road accident in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State. The victims were involved
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Obubra/Etung: Tawo Continues Engagements Amidst Claims Of Consensus Building
- by Jonathan
- May 15, 2026
Captain Edom Tawo continues APC engagements in Obubra/Etung despite consensus moves to return Hon Mike Etaba for a fourth term ahead of primaries.
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27-Year-Old Man Missing In Calabar
- by Patrick
- May 14, 2026
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Police Command has launched an investigation into the disappearance of a 27-year-old man, identified as Esinna Fineboy, who was reported missing in Calabar. According to a press release issued and signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, the missing person report was lodged at ‘A’
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NDLEA Raid In Bakassi Leaves Teenager Shot In The Stomach
- by Jonathan
- May 14, 2026
An NDLEA raid in Bakassi, Cross River, left a teenager shot in the stomach on Wednesday after officials opened fire to escape a crowd of locals.