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Happy Birthday To Our Amiable Editor-In-Chief And Indefatigable Journalist, Citizen Agba Jalingo BY PATRICK OBIA

Today, we do not merely mark the passing of another year; we celebrate a life poured out in service to truth, justice, and humanity. You are more than a leader. You are a light bearer in dark places, a voice for the voiceless, and a compass for many who would have lost their way in

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Police Clears Why Obi Is Detained In Cross River

By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Zone 6 Command of the Nigerian Police Force, has said that JoePaul Obi, a journalist and broadcaster is in its custody following a petition against him over alleged issues of fraudulent transactions and a court order. A statement issued by the Zonal spokesman of the force, SP Nelson Okpabi, on Friday

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Journalist Hit By Reckless Driver Seeks Financial Support

By Frank Ulom A senior journalist working with the Cross River Broadcasting Corporation (CRBC) Mr. Peter Okon who was hit by a reckless driver in the early hours of Saturday 20th January 2024 in Calabar is currently seeking financial support. Mr. Okon was seen jogging along the way with his wife when the driver on

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Journalists Trained On Data Journalism, Visualization 

By Godwin Otang Selected Journalists in Cross River State have been charged to employ digital, data and visualizations to make their job more effective and impactful. This was the nutshell at a one-day Data Journalism Training held in Calabar, a few days ago. The training which is the third in the annual series featured journalists

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Eyo-Nsa Ekpe, Longest Serving Lensman In Government House Calabar Is Dead

By Jonathan Ugbal A videographer with the Cross River State Broadcasting Corporation (CRBC) attached to the Governor’s office, Mr. Eyo-Nsa Ekpe has passed on. He passed away on Sunday in Calabar, colleagues at Government House Calabar and relatives told CrossRiverWatch.  Mr. Ekpe, 58, is the longest serving lensman, which is the newsroom term for a

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WikkiTimes Publisher Arrested On Order Of Bauchi Governor

By CrossRiverWatch Admin Haruna Salihu Mohammed, Publisher of WikkiTimes, a Bauchi-based investigative platform in Bauchi State is being held at Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Bauchi Police Headquarters on the order of the State Governor, Bala Mohammed. Haruna was arrested earlier yesterday at Duguri, the governor’s hometown in the local council, where he was covering the

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Nigerian Air Force Legal Officers, Journalists, And Human Rights Advocates Trained On How To Improve Civil-Military Relations By Friedrich Ebert Stiftung

By Archibong Jeremiah Listen To The Report To improve the civil-military relationship in Nigeria, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, FES has trained Nigerian Air Force Legal Officers and other critical stakeholders on the benefits of collaborating for a better society. The 3 days workshop held in Lagos, is coming six months after Civil-Military Desk officers of the

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Niger Delta Watch: Kidnapped Abia Journalist Freed By Gunmen After Four Days

By Sahara Reporters The former Daily Sun correspondent in Abia State, Mr. Chucks Onuoha, who was kidnapped on Tuesday has reportedly been released. However, it is not clear whether a ransom was paid for his release as his abductors had demanded a ransom of N10 million. His wife, Mrs. Onuoha, who confirmed the release of

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