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Security: We Are Disgruntled, Government Is Not Serious – Cross River NMA Chairman

By Godwin Otang The State Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Cross River, Dr. Agam Ayuk has lamented the increasing cases of kidnapping in the State, arguing that Government at State and Federal level is not serious with the security of lives and properties of its citizens. Agam who was a guest on

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The Fortunes Of The ‘Ak 47 Economy’ In Calabar In Recent Times BY AGBA JALINGO

In November 2019, while I was still incarcerated, we heard in our transistor radios how the “Ak 47 Economy” aka kidnapping was flourishing in Calabar. The news was awash with cases of rampant kidnapping in a town where such occurrences were hitherto unheard of. We heard that over six members of staff of the University

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Two Gunshots Fired As Army And Police Clash In Calabar

By CrossRiverWatch Admin Men of the Nigerian Army and Police have exchanged fisticuffs in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. According to eye witness, the problem escalated after a Mobile Policeman attached with Homeland security stationed at Rabana roundabout slapped the soldier. The heated argument which happened Wednesday evening caused traffic gridlock with several uniform

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Popular Calabar Club Owner, Akeem Ibrahim Kidnapped

By Jonathan Ugbal Information reaching our newsroom suggests that Mr. Akeem Ibrahim, the owner of Amber Lounge; a karaoke and bar outfit in Calabar, the Cross River State capital has been kidnapped. Mr. Ibrahim is said to have been kidnapped on Monday night near Liberty Gospel church which belongs to Mrs. Helen Ukpabio, a clergywoman

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Police Raid Kidnappers’ Hideout In Calabar, Rescues Victim, Nab 3 Suspects

By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Nigerian Police in Cross River State Command, recorded another feat in Calabar, the State capital as they raided a hideout for a gang of kidnappers; a story building located off Etta Agbor Street, in the heart of the town. A businesswoman who was kidnapped the previous day was rescued and three

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Fan Milk Building Razed Down By Fire In Calabar

By Patrick Obia Building where Fan milk and yogurt drinks are being distributed in retails and wholesales along Ndidem Usang Iso Road, beside Mobil Fuel station in Calabar, has been razed down by fire. The “strange fire” which started at about 8PM on Saturday night, eyewitnesses at the scene posited that the fault was electrical

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PICTURES: NGO Marks 2019 International Day Of Human Rights In Calabar

By CrossRiverWatch Admin NGO organize outreach to mark the 2019 International Day of Human Right. The outreach with street kids in Calabar, the Cross River State capital held at Freedom Park along Mary Slessor avenue. Activities in the event included motivational talks, free hair cut, entertainment and refreshment. See pictures below;

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PWAN Births In Calabar, Promise Affordable Housing

By CrossRiverWatch Admin Real estate giant, PWAN says it is determined to empower Cross Riverians by not only making it easy for them to acquire a property but it will also ensure their partners get commission and reward for partnering with them. Coordinator of PWAN group in Cross River State, Mr. Joel Emmanuel disclosed this

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