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Veteran Journalist, Oqua Itu To Begin Final Journey Home On Wednesday

Mr. Itu, also served as the Deputy President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors. He passed away on August 5, 2021 at the age of 68.

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BREAKING: Cross River Lawmaker, Elizabeth Ironbar Is Dead

By CrossRiverWatch Admin A two term member of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Lady Elizabeth Edem Ironbar is dead. Mrs. Ironbar died in the late hours of Tuesday after a protracted illness family sources say. Ironbar who has represented Akpabuyo constituency since June 2015 is known for her Cross River State Disability Commission

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Let’s Take A Cue From His Investment Philosophy – Archibong Mourns General Ukpo

By CrossRiverWatch Admin The remains of a former military Governor of Rivers State, Brig. Gen. Anthony Ukpo was on Saturday laid to rest at his native Okpoma, Yala Local Government Area with many calling for Nigerians to emulate his investment strategy. Ukpo, who passed away on September 6, 2021 invested in the hospitality and medical

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General Ukpo’s Death A Monumental Loss, Says Ayade

By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River Governor, Ben Ayade has lamented the death of one – time Military Administrator of the old Rivers State (now Rivers and Bayelsa States), Brigadier General Anthony Ukpo (rtd). General Ukpo who was also a former Minister of Information died on Monday, days after his sister passed away in the United

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Nollywood Veteran, Shan George Loses Mum

By Patrick Obia Nollywood veteran, Shan George has lost her mum Mrs. Osim George. Mrs. George, 84, died in the early hours of Thursday, July 1, 2021. She had been ill and hospitalized for some time. Shan, an actor, producer and director, announced her passing on social media. “I lost my precious mother this morning.

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Reflections, Tears As Innocent Chukwuma Goes Home

By Jonathan Ugbal The sleepy and serene community of Umodia, Mpam, Ekwereazu in Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State came alive amidst heavy sighs and reflections from family, friends, comrades and colleagues of Innocent Chukwuma gathered to commit him to mother earth. Innocent passed away on April 3, 2021 leaving behind four Amazons

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BREAKING: Sen. Victor Ndoma-Egba Looses Wife

By Archibong Jeremiah Our newsroom can confirm that the Leader of the Senate in the Seventh Assembly, Sen. Victor Ndoma-Egba has lost his wife to the cold hands of death. According to family source, the circumstances surrounding Amaka Ndoma-Egba’s passing away is unclear. As at press time, the family was yet to disclose details of

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JUST IN: Ayade’s Aide Accused Of Raping Teenager Is Dead

By Jonathan Ugbal Edet Okon Asim, the Special Adviser on Biodiversity to Governor Benedict Ayade of Cross River state has died. Family sources told CrossRiverWatch that he slumped in his car on Tuesday night in Calabar. Mr. Asim was okayed for prosecution by the Cross River state government following allegations of rape. But, he was

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