By Kelvin Ololo The Senior Special Assistant on Media Advocacy to the Cross River State Governor, Friday Awade, has been arrested by the police over alleged “sudden and unnatural death of social media content creator identify as Abel. Awade, popularly known as “Otwetwe” or “Last Prophet,” for his radio program, was taken into custody on
By Kelvin Ololo Panic and devastation gripped Ndem community in Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State following a deadly explosion involving a petrol-laden truck that reportedly lost control and crashed off a bridge, leaving scores dead. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, triggered a massive fireball after the truck overturned and burst into
By Kelvin Ololo Growing concerns over gangsterism and the proliferation of illegal arms among young people have prompted a renewed and coordinated response in Cross River State, as government and security agencies step up efforts to safeguard the future of youths and restore public safety. Experts warn that the rising involvement of youths in gang-related
By Kelvin Ololo The creative and entertainment community in Cross River State has received a significant boost as the Peter Bello Foundation organized a high-level seminar aimed at unlocking opportunities for young talents in photography, videography, content creation, and storytelling. The one-day intensive seminar, themed “Opportunities for Creatives in Cross River State,” was held on
By Sylvia Akpan A Sienna bus conveying passengers from Bekwarra Local Government Area to Calabar, the state capital of Cross River State, involved in a fatal accident and left notably at least two people dead. Of the two victims are believed to be students of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) identified as Gloria Ajor and
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Police Command has debunked a viral video alleging that herdsmen recently attacked farmland in Odukpani Local Government Area, describing the claim as false and misleading. In a press statement signed and issued by the Police Public Relations officer ASP Sunday Eitokpah on Tuesday, the Command said an on-the-spot
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Government has constituted a five-man Panel of Inquiry to investigate the recent Local Government Service recruitment exercise following widespread complaints and public outcry over alleged irregularities in the process. The decision was announced in a press release dated April 8, 2026, and signed by the Secretary to the
By Kelvin Ololo The death of Mr. Michael Nnanke Obeten, a respected alumnus of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) and community figure, has ignited fresh calls for urgent reforms on the use of firearms at public gatherings, as his former classmates demand justice and accountability over what they describe as a preventable tragedy.