By Jonathan Ugbal The leader of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS), Olumba Olumba Obu on Saturday called on political leaders to be parents to the masses and not objects of terror in order for peace to reign and prevent a reoccurrence of the recent arson experienced across Nigeria. Leader Obu in an
By Jonathan Ugbal Nigerian authorities should conduct a swift and transparent investigation into recent attacks on journalists and media outlets and ensure that the press can cover ongoing protests safely, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said on Monday. Since October 5, police and demonstrators have attacked at least 12 journalists covering protests against police
By Ushang Ewa Federal lawmaker, Senator Gershom Bassey (PDP, Cross River South) has said that there is need for the leaders to listen more and act to create wealth to forestall a reoccurrence of the massive looting that happened in Calabar, the Cross River State capital last weekend. Two properties belonging to Mr. Bassey; his
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Chief Akin Ricketts, has decried the wanton destructions and looting of Government, corporate and private properties in Calabar, Cross River State by hoodlums in the pretext of #EndSARS protesters. Over 35 properties including the State and Federal Government’s Ministries, Departments and Agencies
Being full text of the Cross River State Governor, His Excellency, Sen. Ben Ayade’s broadcast to the State following violence in Calabar on Friday, October 23, 2020. Fellow Cross Riverians, I want to address you on the burning issues as it concerns our young people. The #EndSARS protest has taken a different dimension in the
By Archibong Jeremiah The Area Office of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Calabar Municipal has been torched by an irate mob. Also, part of the Ministry of Work headquarters has been torched while the Calabar Mall which houses Spar was also attacked. Furthermore, the premises housing the World Health Organisation (WHO) country office in
By Jonathan Ugbal Different areas in Calabar, the Cross River State capital are currently facing security challenges despite the curfew imposed by the Governor, Benedict Ayade earlier on Friday following the plundering of a warehouse containing COVID-19 palliatives. As at press time, the Calabar Discount Mall, reportedly owned by Mrs Obioma Imoke, wife of former
By Jonathan Ugbal Cross River Governor, Ben Ayade has directed security officials mobilized to different parts of the Calabar metropolis to enforce the 24 hour curfew earlier announced not to shoot at those who ransacked warehouses to cater away foodstuffs. A statement signed by his spokesman, Mr. Christian Ita said Mr. Ayade has directed the