By Patrick Obia and Wisdom Okon The new Commissioner of Police in Cross River, CP Gyogon Augustine Grimah has said there will be no hiding place anywhere in the State for criminal elements as he is set to introduce information boxes. The CP made this known in a maiden press briefing held at his office,
By Patrick Obia A community-based non-profit organization focused on forest conservation and community livelihood development, Africa Research Association, Managing Development in Nigeria (ARADIN) has empowered four communities and members in Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross State. Kigol, Okpazange, Ogbakoko, and Keji-Ukwu – the benefitting four out of the 16 communities that make up the
By Nsikak Nseyen, Daily Post Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested identical twins, Takwan Potential and Takwan Peter, and 26 others for alleged internet fraud in Calabar, Cross River State. The suspects were arrested on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, following credible intelligence linking them with
By Patrick Obia Journalists have been charged to remain resolute in the discharge of their duties despite increasing media repressions and attacks. This was the summary of a one-day summit geared toward “protecting press freedom, ensuring journalists’ safety” held in Novare Mall, room 208, FCT Abuja and organized by the Center for Journalism Innovation and
By Able Winnard The Chairman of Cross River Civil Society Network, Leader Benedict Effiom Usang has urged State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu to unveil his subsidy amelioration strategy. Leader Usang made the call recently in a Facebook post. President Bola Tinubu declared that there would no longer be a petroleum subsidy regime as the current
By Wisdom Okon The Center for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) in collaboration with the International Center for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) and Nigeria Media Innovation Program (NAMIP) is hosting a journalist safety summit. The summit is billed for tomorrow, Thursday, June 8 2023 at Novare Mall, room 208, FCT Abuja. Conversations during this event will
By Etido Okon A Toyota Camry has narrowly escaped a severe crash due to a brake failure in Calabar South, Cross River State. The driver of the car with plate no. APP-684-AL (Lagos) noticed the brake failure while driving through Iman street Wednesday morning, June 7, 2023. This reporter learned from residents that the hill
By Archibong Jeremiah Cross Riverians in the Diaspora (CRID) is set to inaugurate its pioneer executive council members. The inauguration event is billed to hold online (zoom) according to information made available to our newsroom by Dr. Julius Uti Nchor, Chairman of CRID Board of Directors. “On behalf of the leadership, I write to invite