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Crashed Trailer Causes Major Route Block In Calabar

By Jonathan Ugbal A vital section of IBB Way, a highbrow street in Calabar, the Cross River State capital has been blocked for hours following the crash of a trailer carrying flour. The truck, conveying sacks of flour was heading towards the U.J Esuene Stadium end of IBB Way when it skipped over the pavement

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Breaking News Crime

Police Arrest Man With Indian Hemp After Calabar Guest House Robbery

The Cross River State Police Command has confirmed a robbery incident at a guest house in Calabar, where two armed men stole two mobile phones and a power bank from a couple. During the investigation, a suspect, 25-year-old Emmanuel Ekpo, was arrested and found to be in possession of suspected Indian hemp.

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Breaking News Crime

A’Ibom Police PRO, Eyo Ekpo Escape As Gunmen Kidnap 15 Along Calabar Waterway

"They stopped our vessel, boarded it, and when their boat was full, they took off," a passenger (name withheld) told this reporter.

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Breaking News Business & Economy

How Cross River Won AFSNET 2026 Hosting Rights – Governor Otu

By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has offered insights into how the state secured the hosting rights for the African Sub-Sovereign Government Network (AFSNET) 2026, disclosing that the feat was owed largely to the state’s growing reputation for integrity, stability, and good governance. Governor Bassey Otu, speaking to newsmen at the

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Breaking News Civic Space

Methodist Bishop Breaks Silence: Denies Rift With Cleric, Cites Misconduct

ekong advised young people to embrace discipline and Christ-like humility, cautioning against succumbing to secularism, weak thought processing, and social media sensationalism

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Breaking News Politics

House Of Reps Announce Hearing On Constitution Review

By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent As part of ways towards deepening constitutional democracy in Nigeria, the House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) has announced the commencement of its Zonal and National Public Hearings in Calabar, Cross River State. This was contained in a press release signed by

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Breaking News Reports

Fuel Tanker Crashes In Calabar As Residents Fight To Scoop PMS Amidst Danger

By Kelvin Ololo A truck laden with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), better known as fuel has fallen along Lemna by Northwest fuel filing station. as mob troop to scoop fuel for fortune. The incident which happened at about 2:18PM on Saturday June 14, 2025, saw residents of the area muscle to scoop the fuel despite

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Breaking News Civic Space Reports

Police Invites 17-Year-Old Over Refusal To Marry 53-Year-Old Man Who Bought Her iPhone

He is demanding that the phone he bought for the teenager be refunded, or she marries him as earlier promised.

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