By Patrick Obia Liberty Gospel Church has ended week-long activities to mark its 30th anniversary in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. The event which drew members worldwide was held from 22-28 August 2022 at the church headquarters, off Ndidem Usang Iso road, Calabar with various activities. And on Saturday, which was viewed as D-Day,
By George Odok, NAN The Cross River Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) says it had arrested one suspect for an alleged attempt to vandalize a pipeline. Mr. Samuel Fadeyi, State Commandant of the corps, made this known on Monday in Calabar, while briefing newsmen on the activities of the corps.
By Anietie Akpan, Calabar Guinness, a premium beer brand, is partnering with 13 communities in Cross River State to promote culture in Nigeria. Guinness Brand Manager, Cynthia Ufele, who said this at the weekend during the celebration of this year’s Mbube New Yam Festival celebration by the 13 communities that make up Mbube, in Ogoja
Activist and publisher of CrossRiverWatch, Agba Jalingo, who was arrested by the police in his Lagos home and whisked to Abuja allegedly on the order of the wife of the younger brother of the Governor of Cross River State, speaks to GODFREY GEORGE of Punch Newspaper about his experience. What led to your recent arrest by the
By Eme Offiong, VON The Governorship Candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Mr. Effiom Okokon has promised to overhaul the current taxation system in Cross River State for economic development. Mr. Okokon made the vow during a press conference in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State, South-South Nigeria, where he rolled out his
By Asare Asare, Daily Post Authorities of 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Enugu, have advised residents of Ogoja and Yala local government areas of Cross River State not to be scared when they see the heavy movement of troops and their armament from Monday. In a statement signed by the acting Deputy Director of
By Anietie Akpan, Guardian Newspaper Former Senate Leader, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, and an activist have insisted that the next governor of the state must come from the Cross River South senatorial district of the state. Speaking in Obubra, during a thank you visit of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Prince Bassey Edet Otu,
By Adebayo Aare, Map News Nigeria In 2021, the Federal Government appropriated N49 million to improve the power supply in nine communities in Ogo Oluwa/Surulere federal constituency in Oyo State. Only three have been powered, leaving six in total darkness. The project which is implemented by the Rural Electrification Agency, REA, under the Ministry of