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Akpanke Decries Attack On Obanliku Community, Tasks FG, Others On Immediate Intervention

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  • December 9, 2023

By CrossRiverWatch Admin The member of the House of Representatives representing Obanliku/Bekwarra/Obudu Federal Constituency, Honorable Peter Akpanke, on Thursday in Abuja decried attacks by Cameroon’s Ambazonian separatists on Belegete Community of Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State, saying it has left him in bitterness, sadness, and disappointment. Honorable Akpanke, who expressed his pain

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Governor Otu, Wife Flag Off Free Medical Outreach In Ikom, Assures More Supports

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  • December 9, 2023

By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent In a bid to keep to the people’s first mantra and the ‘Health is Wealth’ saying, Governor Otu and his wife, Rev. Eyoanwan Edet Otu in collaboration with Faith Care Foundation and Henss Foundation have flagged off free medical outreach in Ikom Local Government Area. The weeklong activities had

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A victim of the Ambazonian separatists invasion of Belegete, a NIgerian community stares at inuries he sustained while escaping from them. The village head, some youths and women have been abducted. 7/12/2023 (Credit: www.crossriverwatch.com)
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JUST IN: Armed Ambazonians Fingered In Abduction Of Nigerian Community Leader

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  • December 8, 2023

By CrossRiverWatch Admin Armed Ambazonian rebels have been fingered as the culprits behind the abduction of a Nigerian community leader who went missing on Thursday. Chief Ogweshi Francis, the Clan Head of Belegete clan in Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State, was abducted on Thursday, his constituents say. Belegete is located about 400

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Obongship Tussle: Governor Otu ‘Lacks Powers To Set Aside Supreme Court’s Judgement’ – Traditional Rulers Council Kicks

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  • December 7, 2023

By Godwin Otang The recent position of the Government of Cross River State led by Senator Bassey Otu, on the crisis rocking the Obongship of Calabar, has left the Etuboms more divided as the aggrieved faction disagrees with the government’s position on the tenability of the waiver argument. The State Government on November 7, 2023,

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How Cross River Government Breaks Its Own Law By Making Basic Education Students Pay Fees

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  • December 6, 2023

By Patrick Obia In 2006, the Cross River State Government signed into law for free education for all primary and secondary school students in the state. This move followed concerns about the high number of out-of-school students in the State. Findings by CrossRiverWatch reveal that despite the existence of this law and public show of

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Cross River Government Announces Recruitment Of Forest Rangers

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  • December 6, 2023

By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Cross River State Government has announced recruitment into the State Forestry Commission to fill the position of Forest Rangers. The announcement is contained in a press release signed by the Permanent Secretary of Forestry Commission, Emmanuel Effiong Asikpo Okon JP, dated 6th December, 2023. He said responsible and

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Suspected Armed Ambazonian Militants Sack Cross River Community, Leave Many Injured

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  • December 6, 2023

By CrossRiverWatch Admin Suspected armed Ambazonian militants in Cameroon have reportedly held Belegete Community in Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria, captive and left many injured. Belegete community is a border village between Nigeria and Cameroon within the edges of the Obanliku plateau, the community has no access road or network to

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Your Village People Are Not Your Problem… BY AGBA JALINGO

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  • December 6, 2023

Village people are still contributing money to build small bridges across communities without the help of the government. Village people are still contributing their small money to build community health centers. Village people are still contributing money and building materials to construct community schools. Village people are still contributing their pennies to build worship centers.

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