By Patrick Obia Information reaching our newsroom has that some peaceful protesters have been picked up by men of the Nigeria Police Force. Despite the downpour, peaceful protesters in Calabar, the Cross River State capital defied the odds to demonstrate against the current economic quagmire. The protest which began at the Mary Slessor Roundabout, Calabar
By Patrick Obia Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State, has again issued a fresh strict warning on the proposed nationwide protest, saying protesters that resolve to violence should “be prepared to be an ugly guest at Afokang Correctional Center without trial”. He dished out the warning in a broadcast where he said enough should
By Mary Bassey, House Of Assembly Correspondent The legislators of the Cross River State House of Assembly, have paid a visit to the Hausa/Fulani community in Bogobri, urging them to discourage their youths from participating in the planned national protest. During the visit, the Speaker Honorable Elvert Ayambem highlighted the significant progress being made by
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River State’s security commanders have warned sternly against violent protests that could threaten the state’s peace and stability. The warning follows a high-level security meeting with Governor Bassey Otu to address concerns about potential unrest. Speaking to the Press after the meeting, Commissioner of Police CP Gyogon Grimah expressed dissatisfaction with
By Godwin Ajom As the proposed nationwide protest gathers momentum and is met with mixed reactions, the government of Cross River State has continued the anti-protest campaign to entertainers and influencers in the State. The State Government has continuously taken the crusade of dissuading Cross Riverians from joining the protest. The latest of those engagements