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Former Cross River Health Commissioner, Iyami Ugot Passes On

By CrossRiverWatch Admin Former Commissioner for Health during former Governor Liyel Imoke administration, Dr. Iyami Ugot, has passed on. He also served as Director-General of Cross River State Primary Health Agency. Though he passed on a few weeks ago but the cause of death is not ascertained.

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Governor Otu Mourns Former President Buhari’s Death

By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu has mourned the passing of former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, who died at London clinic after undisclosed illness. Governor Otu noted that his departure has marked the twilight of an era defined by integrity and an iron-clad commitment to national rebirth. He

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How ‘Good Friday’ Turned Sad Day For 23-Year-Old Catholic Worshiper In Cross River

By Kelvin Ololo While it was a significant and memorable day last week’s Good Friday, it turned into a sad day for 23 year-old Catholic Church worshiper, Elizabeth Awhobiwom Ukah. Elizabeth Awhobiwom, a Catholic and Parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church, Big-Qua Town, Calabar of Cross River State, had last week (Good Friday) after taking

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BREAKING: Mechanic In Critical Condition After Being Crushed By Waste Truck In Calabar

He was eventually removed and taken in a minibus to the Asi Ukpo Diagnostic Center which is less than 500 meters away, while the Federal Road Safety Corps and the Nigerian Police Force have cordoned off the scene.

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Former Commissioner Of Finance In Cross River State, Elizabeth Adede Is Dead

By CrossRiverWatch Admin The sister to Senator Musa Adede – Madam Elizabeth Adede has passed on. Late Madam Elizabeth, a one-time Finance Commissioner of Cross Rivers State, passed on at the Garki Hospital, Abuja, after a surgical procedure on Friday, February 21, 2025. The tragedy was shared by her elder brother, Senator Musa Adede, via

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BREAKING: Cross River Tourism Commissioner, Abubakar Ewa Is Dead

As at the time of filing this report, members of the Cross River State Executive Council and other aides of Governor Bassey Otu are gathered at the facility to mourn...

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BREAKING: Former Cross River AG, Tanko Ashang Is Dead

Called to the bar in 1993, Ashang was elevated to the rank of a SAN on September 29th 2022, and is listed at number 725 in the order of elevation of Senior Advocates.

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Wife Of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Patience Umo Called Yonder, Governor Otu Offer Condolence

By Victory Anty “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the Wife of the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Her Excellency, Pastor Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, following an illness,” a statement from the Government of Akwa Ibom State read. According to the statement signed by the State Commissioner for Information,

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