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,
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Listen To The Report Thieves have carted away the outer unit of an Air Conditioning (AC) system at the Head Office of CrossRiverWatch. The unit stolen is connected to the office of the Editor-in-Chief and the burglary incident, suspected to have happened over the weekend, was confirmed by the Managing Editor, Mr.
By Patrick Obia Listen To The Report Three suspected armed robbers were on Saturday, April 30 killed, and set ablaze in Calabar South and Municipality, in Cross River State. Two were burnt to death at Mayne Avenue by Azikiwe street, opposite Hart street, Calabar South Local Government Area. Luck ran out on the suspect while