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Police Foils Attempt To Sneak Snatched Car Out Of Calabar

By Patrick Obia Cross River State Police Command has foiled an attempt by suspected armed robbers to sneak out a snatched Toyota Camry vehicle from Calabar, the capital of Cross River State. According to Police narration, On the 5th of October, 2025, at about 10:30PM a Toyota Camry, grey colour with registration number YAD 549

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Ending Child Detention: The Strategic Role Of The NBA In Advancing Justice Through Pro Bono Legal Services

Ending Child Detention: A Guide for Legal Professionals As legal professionals, we have a crucial role in ensuring the rights of children in conflict with the law are protected. The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has taken a significant step in addressing the issue of child detention, and this guide aims to provide insights and recommendations

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PENGASSAN Shuts Cross River NMDPR Office Over Colleagues Sacked By Dangote’s Refinery

The Union accused the petrochemicals company of massive layoffs, claiming about 800 staff were sacked for joining the Union, a violation of Nigeria's labor laws and the constitution. The union also claimed the number of Indians employed is thrice the number of those laid off. Last weekend, the Union directed members to cut off gas

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Methodist Bishop Breaks Silence: Denies Rift With Cleric, Cites Misconduct

ekong advised young people to embrace discipline and Christ-like humility, cautioning against succumbing to secularism, weak thought processing, and social media sensationalism

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Cross River Government Frowns At Police Officer’s Recklessness On 23-Year-Old Death

By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Following a tragic incident which resulted in the loss of a 23-year-old Onyekachi Moses, male, by a reckless Police Officer in Calabar, the Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has condemned act. Governor Otu made the condemnation in a press release issued on Friday August 29, 2025,

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Systemic Underfunding Drives Corruption, Other Vices – Stakeholders

By Godwin Ajom Systemic underfunding has been identified to crippling police operations and drive Nigeria Police officers into corruption, extortion, and compromises in criminal cases and undermining justice delivery. Stakeholders during a human rights workshop in Calabar, demanded urgent reforms in the Force, citing poor welfare, inadequate funding, and weak community relations as major reasons

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Former House Of Reps Member, Daniel Asuquo Drags Governor Otu, Others To Court

By Kelvin Ololo The Former House of Representative Member representing Biase and Akamkpa Federal Constituency, Hon. Daniel Asuquo has dragged the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu and others to court over his mining activities in the state. Also sued is the Government of Cross River State, the Attorney General and Commission for

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Cross River Community Lives In Fear As Alleged Gangster Terrorizes, Rape 13-Years-Old

By Kelvin Ololo Residents of Uyi Effiong Street in Anantiagha Community, Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, are thrown in fear and panic over alleged nefarious activities of a suspected notorious gangster known as “Puky”. The suspect allegedly raped a 13-year-old JSS 3 teenage girl inside her father’s house and terrorizes the

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