By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The loggerheads between the Government of Cross River State and social-cultural group, Nkot Mbok has continued to garner controversy. In the latest developments, the State government has suspended the masquerade displaying group – Nkot Mbok indefinitely, saying it constitutes a security threat to the public. The government in a
By Favour Adinya The Commissioner of Police in Cross River State, CP Augustine Grimah, has been honored with an award for good policing and crime-free state. Awarded by Kick Against Crime Initiative – Cornel Entertainment Media, a non-profit organization that supports and recognizes security agencies and crime fighters doing well within the country. The award
By Sylvia Akpan Management of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) has announced a ban on the use of mobile phones in wards, Accident and Emergency Resuscitation Area and other areas in the hospital. The Management said the ban is geared to protect patients confidentiality and avoid disruption of hospital operations. In a memo
By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The Cross River State 10th Assembly, has pledged commitment to synergize with Local Government Chairmen in the State on grassroot development. Speaking at the meeting of the Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee with Chairmen of Councils held at the Assembly’s Complex, Calabar, the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon.
By Patrick Obia In line with the directives of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, the Cross River State Police Command has organized a local combat training program for 110 personnel in the state. The training, aimed at enhancing the skills, efficiency, and physical fitness of officers, held at the Police Mobile
By CrossRiverWatch Admin In a show of support, the Cross River State House of Assembly has commended Governor Bassey Otu for his “visionary leadership” and developmental strides across the state. The praise came during an oversight visit to assess ongoing and completed projects spearheaded by the state’s Ministry of Works. Led by Hon. Egbe Abeng
Miss Edu, 25, was abducted on January 21, by Mr. Michael Aboko, a.k.a ‘Father’, who is on the run, and spent a week been brutalized until her rescue by the Anti Kidnapping Squad around midnight on Tuesday
By Umoh Umoh, AfriCast On the morning of September 2, 2024, there was an attack on residents of the over 500 housing units at the M.I Wushishi Housing Estate in Minna, Niger state, leading to the reported death of one person and destruction of properties. Emerging reports about the attack varied, with some media houses