Politics – CrossRiverWatch

Akpanke Seeks Community Ownership Of Projects, Commissions 3-Classroom Block In Bekwarra

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February 5, 2026

By Jonathan Ugbal Federal legislator, Honorable Peter Akpanke on Wednesday called on communities to take ownership, maintain, and safeguard projects sited within their domain to ensure they enjoy their essence, and dividends of democracy. The first term lawmaker, representing the Obudu/Obanliku/Bekwarra federal constituency stated this while commissioning a three-classroom block at the After commissioning of

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Ogoja Vice Chairman Suspended Over Alleged Misconduct

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February 4, 2026

By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State House of Assembly has suspended the Vice Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Council, Hon. Emmanuel Idi Yakubu, for a period of ninety days over alleged gross misconduct and abandonment of duty. The suspension, which was unanimously approved by the House, is pending an investigation by the Committee on

Janjari Company Limited denies links to Senator Jarigbe Agom, calling allegations "malicious". The company says it's a separate entity that participated in transparent bidding for contracts worth NGN630m+.

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Janjari Company Denies Link To Senator Jarigbe, Cites Transparency In Contract Awards

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February 3, 2026

Janjari Company Limited denies links to Senator Jarigbe Agom, calling allegations "malicious". The company says it's a separate entity that participated in transparent bidding for contracts worth NGN630m+.

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Documents Link Senator Agom Jarigbe To Company Paid N637Million For Federal Projects In Cross River North

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February 3, 2026

By SaharaReporters Documents obtained by civic accountability organisation TrackaNG have revealed that a company linked to Senator Agom Jarigbe received over ₦637 million in federal payments for projects executed within the Cross River North Senatorial District, which the senator represents. According to the documents sourced from the federal government’s spending portal, Govspend, Janjari Company Limited received

Rep Akpanke commissiongs classroom block at Community Secondary School Kubong Bette

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Akpanke Begins Project Commissioning Tour, Reaffirms Commitment to Education

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February 3, 2026

By Jonathan Ugbal The member representing Obudu/Obanliku/Bekwarra federal constituency in the National Assembly, Hon. Peter Akpanke on Monday commenced a project commissioning tour in Kubong Bette Community where he stated that education remains a focal point in his representation. Staff, students, community members and political associates gathered at the Community Secondary School in Kubong Bette,

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Cross River Government Flagoffs 17km Boki East-West Road

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January 23, 2026

By Godwin Ajom Governor Bassey Otu has flagged off 17 kilometers Boki East-West Road, Phase-1 construction, in Cross River State. After several broken promises and failed attempts to address the transportation difficulties across the Boki council area, hope seems to have arrived as the construction of Phase-1 of the East West Road has commenced. The

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Rivers Crisis: Agabi, Rabana Make Seven Man PANDEF Reconciliatory Panel

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January 13, 2026

By Jonathan Ugbal The Pan-Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF on Monday inaugurated a seven-member peace and reconciliation committee led by a former Attorney General of Nigeria, Kanu Agabi, SAN over the lingering political crisis in Rivers State. The committee, which according to Mr. Kanu, is not constituted to apportion blames or judge the parties involved, described

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2027: 2023 Governorship Candidate, Patrick Solomon Dumps NRM For SDP

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January 10, 2026

By Kelvin Ololo The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Cross River State has received a major political boost with the defection of Mr. Patrick Solomon, the 2023 governorship candidate of the National Rescue Movement (NRM), who said his decision was anchored on conviction and a desire to advance People-centered governance. Solomon formally declared for the