UNICAL Law Students, Workers Protest Insecurity
The new Faculty of law building is the nearest structure to the river which served as an entry and exit point for kidnappers who whisked away several members of staff living in the quarters
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Cross River: Police AIG Orders Detention Of Officers For Allegedly Extorting N3M From Victim
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- July 2, 2024
By Patrick Obia The Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of Police, Zone 6 Headquarters, Calabar, has frowned at the “unprofessional conduct” of some police officers who allegedly kidnapped and fraudulently extorted the sum of three million (3,000,000) from a victim. The AIG gave the directive in a press release made available by the Zone’s Public Relations Officer,
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Organization Launches Initiative To Support ‘Money Wife’ Survivors In Cross River
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- July 1, 2024
By Godwin Ajom Becheve Community in Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River, for years have been in the news for a “harmful practice” known as “money marriage or money wife”. This practice sees children given out to marriage at a tender age as collateral by their parents. There have been calls from the national
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INVESTIGATION: Government Unbothered As PHCs Battles Accommodation, Security Threats, Others In Cross River
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- July 1, 2024
By Sylvia Akpan CrossRiverWatch visited Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) in Abi, Akamkpa, Akpabuyo, and Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State and found the conditions of the facilities generally disheartening. The sun was still bright when this reporter arrived at Itigidi after a 55-minute ride on a motorcycle in search of Agba Health
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Constituents Praise Cross River Senator On Amenities As He Clocks First Anniversary
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- June 30, 2024
By Godwin Ajom Constituents in Cross River State Southern senatorial district, have prayed their Senator, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong Jrn, to provide more basic amenities in the constituency. They made the request during a town hall meeting held in Biase Local Government Area of the State; an exercise that will cut across all the seven LGAs
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ICYMI: Cross River Police Command Awards Deserving Officers
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- June 30, 2024
By Patrick Obia The Cross River State Police Command has commended and awarded deserving officers of the Force for their dedication and outstanding performance. The Command said the initiative is aimed to inspire all officers to strive for excellence. The awards were presented during the monthly mess gathering at the Police Officers’ Mess, Moore Road,
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US Firm Seek UNICROSS Partnership For Food Security, Improved Farmers’ Quality Of Life
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- June 29, 2024
By Patrick Obia To achieve food security and enhance the quality of life for local farmers in rural areas, the United States-based Afri Decarbonization Corporation (ADC) is seeking a partnership with the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). Founded with the mission of improving the lives of people in West Africa, ADC focuses on developing
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Contractors To Resume Work On Calabar-Itu Road – Official
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- June 29, 2024
By Agency Report The Nigeria Federal Government has assured that the contractors handling the dualization of the Calabar-Itu Highway will soon return to site to resume work on the road which served as a link between Akwa Ibom and Cross River States. Adebisi Osim, the acting controller of Works in Cross River, said this on