By Kelvin Ololo The Paramount Ruler of Yakurr and Obol Lopon of Ugep, HRM Obol Ofem Ubana, has broken his silence on the recent communal violence between Ugep and Idomi, assuring residents that efforts are ongoing to restore peace, ensure security and pursue a lasting resolution to the age-long conflict. In a statement dated June
By Patrick Obia The Government of Cross River State has summoned the Obol Lopon of Ugep and Paramount Ruler of Yakurr Local Government Area and other stakeholders over the recurring communal clashes in the LGA. In a release made available to CrossRiverWatch, the Deputy Governor, Rt. Honourable Peter Odey, on behalf of Governor Bassey Otu
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Following the ongoing communal clashes between Ovonum and Ofatura communities in Obubra Local Government Area, the State Governor, Sen. Ben Ayade has imposed a 6pm-6am curfew on both communities. The news about the curfew was communicated through a press release by Mr. Christian Ita, chief press secretary to the governor. The 6pm-6am
By Patrick Obia Following the security challenges stirring at Cross River State and Nigeria on the face, Obol Lopon of Mkpani, Obol Sunday Obono; former lawmaker, Alex Irek and the Chairman, Preventive and Early Warning Committee of the Partner for Peace, Alhaji Shabaan Abdullahi, have said that all hands must be on deck to curb
By David Nsa Following renewed hostilities between communities across several local government areas in Cross River State, some residents have called on the relevant government agencies to intervene and seek sustainable solutions to the problem. The Obol Lopon of Ugep, Obol Ofem Ubana and the Chairman, preventive and early warning committee of Partners for Peace,
By Jonathan Ugbal A former Governor of Cross River State, Chief Clement Ebri has said that the key to curbing the resurging communal conflicts across the state lies in the government of the day being proactive and not reactive to the underlying issues. Ebri stated this Wednesday in Calabar during an interactive session with members
By Dave Akate/Agency Reports The Cross River State Government on Tuesday said that it will wield the big stick in dealing with residents whose actions have led to communal conflicts by arresting the culprits no matter their socio-political status. The Government said its subtle approach to resolving crisis should not be taken for granted as
By Benedict Atsu Women of Ababene community in Obubra local government area of central Cross River State recently took to the streets to protest alleged harsh treatment and attacks from their neighboring Iyamitet community. CrossRiverWatch gathered that the issues that led to recent crisis between the two communities have not been resolved amicably with the