By George Odok, NAN Correspondent The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has arrested a chief priest, Etim Udom, and two others for vandalizing an outpost of NSCDC in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River. The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of NSCDC, Cross River Command, Mr. Solomon Eremi said this when he briefed
By Judex Okoro, The Sun Newspaper Tension and fear have gripped residents of Calabar, the capital of Cross River State, as kidnappers seem to have invaded the metropolis, following the abduction of an undergraduate of Arthur Jarvis University and nine others in the last three weeks. This is happening even as Operation Akpakwu, the state’s
By Patrick Obia and Andy Ukweni As earlier reported, the Government of Cross River State has refuted claims Governor Ayade has lifted the embargo placed on wood logging in the State. This was debunked in a press release issued on Friday by the Deputy Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Linus Obogo, and the Chairman, Cross River
By Patrick Obia Okoi Liyomo, a Police officer who was caught in the viral video flogging a civilian with a machete in Ekori, Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross Rivers State is currently facing trial at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi disclosed this on Friday. The
By Patrick Obia Listen To The Report The Cross River State command of the Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the rescue of a student of the Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo Local Government Area, who was abducted on Tuesday night. The command’s spokesperson DSP Irene Ugbo told Vanguard Newspaper that she was rescued at about 11:00
By Sylvia Akpan Listen To The Report The anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of three internet fraudsters in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. The agency disclosed this in a release. It reads: “The Uyo Zonal Command of the EFCC has secured the conviction and
By Ogar Monday Listen To The Report The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has warned car owners to be on alert as hackers can now remotely unlock their vehicles and steal them. The Commission in a press release signed by Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, Director of the Public Affairs Department said there is a need for car
By Ogar Monday Listen To The Report The Police in Cross River State is on the search for one Ebani Linus Ike for raping a minor. The information was made public by Basic Rights Council Initiative, BRCI, a non-governmental organisation working around abused women and children issues, and with an office in Calabar. Linus Ike,