By Kelvin Ololo Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has called for stronger collaboration among citizens, security agencies, traditional institutions, civil society organizations and other stakeholders to effectively tackle insecurity across the state. The governor made the call while declaring open the “Unite Against Terror” Security Summit held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at
By Patrick Obia An image generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) by unknown user has caused hysteria in Cross River State, Nigeria. The generated image has an inscription “Calabar South get ready”, shows a terrorist-looking man raising the placard above his head. With recent terrorists attacks and kidnapping in various part of the country, social media
By Patrick Obia The Commander-in-Chief of the Nigeria Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has prayed churches and mosques and other worship centers to acquire the services of the police and other service agencies during the time of service as the spite of insecurity rises across the nation. President Tinubu said this in a statement
By Patrick Obia President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for state policing as terrorism and insecurity ranges in the country. He made the call for state policing in a statement he signed and made available on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at the State House, Abuja where he enjoined the National Assembly to begin reviewing laws
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent In view of the prevailing security situation in the country, the Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has directed the cancellation of the 2025 Agbokim Waterfalls Green Marathon. In a press release signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Anthony Owan Enoh, states that the
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Governor Bassey Otu has met with the Chairmen of the 18 Local Government Councils of Cross River State in a strategic session aimed at strengthening security, enhancing citizens’ welfare and assessing the progress of his People-First administration as the year draws to an end. Speaking during a recent meeting
By Favour Adinya The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the reactivation of the Tinted Glass Permit (TGP) system through a secure digital platform, following directives from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun. The initiative addresses growing public concerns over the harassment of motorists using tinted windows and aims to establish a clear
By Patrick Obia The Government of Cross River State has warned social-cultural group, Nkot Mbok to suspend their planned masquerade display. The warning is contained in a public service announcement signed by the State Security Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu, Major General O.U Obono (Rtd), stating that the planned masquerade display is geared to perpetrate