By CrossRiverWatch Admin Between 2001 and 2023, 138 million hectares (Mha) of global tree cover were lost to fires, while 350 Mha were cleared due to other causes, according to Global Forest Watch. In 2023 alone, fire-related losses peaked at 11.9 Mha. In Cross River State, Nigeria, one of West Africa’s richest biodiversity zones, this
By Patrick Obia In line with its unwavering commitment to be proactive and intelligence-led policing, the Cross River State Police Command has apprehended a male suspect in possession of a locally fabricated firearm and live cartridges in Ikom Local Government Area of the state. The arrest, according to the Command is a significant stride in
By Favour Adinya Several shops and goods have been gutted by fire at Ikom Market, Mile 2 opposite Ucherori Street in Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State, causing widespread panic among local traders and residents. The inferno reportedly started in the mid-hours of Sunday, January 13th, and engulfed several stalls and goods. Eyewitnesses
By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The Cross River State Speaker, Hon. Elvert Ayambem in a bid to ensure a peaceful and smooth conduct of the forthcoming November 2, 2024 local government council elections in Cross River State, especially in Ikom LGA, hosted the Commanding Officer of 245 Ricce Battalion, Afi Barracks Col. A.
By Marvellous Nkanu An alleged gang clash in Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State has left two people dead. The clash is said to have started on Sunday night at a club where two individuals – one KK and one Aye members (names not gotten at the time of this report), were celebrating
By Godwin Otang The Nigerian Police, Cross River State Command, Ikom Division, in collaboration with the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Cross River State chapter, has initiated a community policing strategy to address security threats and assist in protecting local communities from crime. The NYCN Ikom Chapter identified Nde, Nta/Nsele, and Alesi in Ofutop-2
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State Command of the Nigerian Police Force has met with Nde community leaders on ways to tackle kidnapping. The meeting led by the State Commissioner of Police, CP Gyogon Grimah alongside operation commanders of the Command and other sister security agencies held in Nde Community, Ikom Local Government Area
By Godwin Otang A truck loaded with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) better known as fuel has exploded into high flames opposite County Specialist Hospital, Calabar-Ikom highway, Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State, causing panic in the area. The fire broke out 15 minutes ago and is still burning as of the time of