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CSOs Demand Accountability For Abandoned Projects, Seek Stronger Community Action Against GBV In Cross River

By Kelvin Ololo Civil society organizations and community stakeholders under the Inclusive Forum for Accountable Society (IFAS), also known as ActionAid, have called on the Cross River State Government to address the growing challenges of abandoned social amenities in rural communities while urging stronger collaboration among community leaders in tackling rape and gender-based violence (GBV).

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Nigerian Minister Refutes Owning Agbokim Waterfall Road Contract, Cites Funding Delays

By Sylvia Akpan The Nigeria’s Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, has denied allegations linking him to the controversial contract for the reconstruction of the Agbokim Waterfall Road, describing claims made by some netizens as false, malicious and defamatory. A social media user identified as MC Okrika had in a viral video

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How Company’s Hazardous Quarry Activities Risk Community’s Health, Farmland In Ogun State

By Peace Oladipo Ayanfe Ikulayo stood in shock as three of her housemates rushed into her room after she let out a scream, one night in December. She had heard a loud blast in her sleep, leaving her disoriented and trembling.  The 26-year-old had just moved to Isara-Remo in Ogun State for administrative work at

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Young Nigerian Missionaries Persecuted And Imprisoned In Uganda Return Home, Begin Relaxation, Debriefing

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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Ugandan Government Drop Charges, Fine Against Persecuted Young Nigerian Missionaries, 2 Infants After Wide Criticism Of Human Rights Violation

By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Government of Uganda, has dropped frivolous charges preferred against young Nigerian Missionaries who are being persecuted and imprisoned for preaching the gospel. The young and vibrant volunteer missionaries volunteering with Exalting Jesus Life Missions, were allegedly arrested on April 25th, 2026 in their base in Adjumani District of Northern Uganda, on

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Governor Otu Aide, Awade Friday Thankful After Release From Police Custody

By Kelvin Ololo The Senior Special Assistant on Media Advocacy to the Cross River State Governor, Friday Awade, has expressed gratitude to supporters following his release from police custody after being questioned over an ongoing investigation into the death of one Mr. Abel. “I sincerely want to express my heartfelt gratitude to all who called,

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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 overwhelming evidence.

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Zone 6 Police, State Commands And Navy Launch Joint Operations After 15 Passengers Alleged Kidnap, Cross River Government Disagrees

By Kelvin Ololo And Sylvia Akpan A coordinated security operation has been activated across the Calabar-Oron waterways following a pirate attack on a passenger ferry that reportedly left about 15 persons abducted, prompting urgent intervention by the Zone 6 Police Command and the Akwa Ibom State Police Command. The attack, which occurred on April 16,

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