Veteran Journalist, Oqua Itu To Begin Final Journey Home On Wednesday
Mr. Itu, also served as the Deputy President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors. He passed away on August 5, 2021 at the age of 68.
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JUST IN: Kidnapped RCCG Pastor Regains Freedom
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- November 15, 2021
By CrossRiverWatch Admin A clergyman with the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Calabar, the Cross River State capital Sunday Adeniran who was kidnapped last weekend, has regained freedom reports Vanguard Newspapers. No fewer than 28 abductions have been recorded by security agencies in the past four weeks, security sources say. To abduct Adeniran,
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Another Roadside Tree Falls On A Car In Calabar
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- November 8, 2021
By Patrick Obia A middle aged man on Monday, 8 November, 2021 escaped death in Calabar, the Cross River State capital after a tree branch broke off from its trunk, landing on his Toyota Camry. The Toyota Camry which was coming from Zone 6 Police station axis to Mobil filling station by MCC along the
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Ayade, Lalong, Amaechi Others Pay Last Respect To Former Speaker Of Cross River
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- November 8, 2021
By Nsa Gill, The Nation Newspaper The Governors of Cross River and Plateau States, Prof. Ben Ayade and Simon Lalong as well as former governor Donald Duke and the Minister for Transport, Rotimi Amaechi were among the dignitaries who attended the a valedictory session at the Cross River State House of Assembly in honour of
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BREAKING: Popular Efik MC Murdered In Calabar
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- November 7, 2021
By The Parchment A popular Efik Master of Ceremonies and radio presenter, Itiat Zion has been murdered by yet to be identified persons. Until his untimely death, Itiat Zion anchored major Efik traditional marriages among other events where he entertained his audience. Sources say the popular MC who met his untimely death yesterday, close to
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How Cross River State Indicted EFCC Secretary, Others For Mismanaging Millions Of Naira
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- November 5, 2021
By Archibong Jeremiah and Maxwell Effiong The new Secretary for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Barrister George Abang Ekpungu, is facing an indictment from the Cross River State Government for unaccounted N2.5 million. In May 2018, Ekpungu received the sum of N2.5 million from the Ministry of Lands and Urban Planning for residential
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BREAKING: Retirees Block Government House Calabar Over Unpaid Gratuities, Pension
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- November 5, 2021
By Ushang Ewa The entrance to the Government House in Calabar, the Cross River State capital is currently inaccessible as retirees have blocked access into the office premises. They are protesting over unpaid gratuities and pensions. Security operatives are unsure of what to do as Governor Ben Ayade and his Plateau State counterpart, Simon Lalong
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Kidnapping: Friends, Relatives Now Raising Funds For Ransom In Cross River
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- November 3, 2021
By Ushang Ewa Friends, associates and relatives of victims of abduction in Cross River State are now raising funds to pay ransoms for those kidnapped especially in Calabar, the State capital. The State has witnessed a huge surge in kidnappings with a Police source saying no fewer than 22 people have been abducted in about