By Patrick Obia Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State, has again issued a fresh strict warning on the proposed nationwide protest, saying protesters that resolve to violence should “be prepared to be an ugly guest at Afokang Correctional Center without trial”. He dished out the warning in a broadcast where he said enough should
By Mary Bassey, House Of Assembly Correspondent The legislators of the Cross River State House of Assembly, have paid a visit to the Hausa/Fulani community in Bogobri, urging them to discourage their youths from participating in the planned national protest. During the visit, the Speaker Honorable Elvert Ayambem highlighted the significant progress being made by
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River State’s security commanders have warned sternly against violent protests that could threaten the state’s peace and stability. The warning follows a high-level security meeting with Governor Bassey Otu to address concerns about potential unrest. Speaking to the Press after the meeting, Commissioner of Police CP Gyogon Grimah expressed dissatisfaction with
By Godwin Ajom As the proposed nationwide protest gathers momentum and is met with mixed reactions, the government of Cross River State has continued the anti-protest campaign to entertainers and influencers in the State. The State Government has continuously taken the crusade of dissuading Cross Riverians from joining the protest. The latest of those engagements
By Patrick Obia The Cross River State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has called for a peaceful protest, as the August 1st nationwide peaceful demonstration beacons. The Command made the call through a press release made available by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Irene Ugbo, for the State Commissioner of Police
By Godwin Ajom Reliable sources have informed CrossRiverWatch that some pastors in Cross River State, under the umbrella of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), are collecting NGN40,000 each, to use their pulpits and sermons to preach against the proposed August 1 nationwide protest. CrossRiverWatch gathered that the CAN hierarchies led by its Chairman met
By Godwin Ajom The Government of Cross River State, has warned youths in the State against joining the proposed planned nationwide protest against hardship and bad governance. Nigerians are expressing displeasure against the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which they noted has brought untold hardship, inflation, devaluation of the Naira, cost of living, and
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