By Patrick Obia Just in the late evening of Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024, villagers muscled each other to scoop Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), better known as fuel at Small Iwuru in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State. With fuel prices pegged at least N1,000 to N1,100 per liter, some community members discarded the
By Patrick Obia The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Cross River chapter has declared an indefinite strike action over colleagues’ kidnap. NMA, in a release signed by its Chairman – Dr. Felix Archibong, and Secretary – Dr. Etim Amaku, the Association said the action is in solidarity with their members who are in captivity. Dr. Joshua
By Patrick Obia At least not less than two soldiers of the Nigerian Army are closely watching as residents of Okomita and Uyanga Communities in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State, muscle to scoop Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) better known as fuel from a fallen tanker. The yet-to-be-identified company tanker fell just by
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cases of kidnapping in the once most peaceful State in Niger Delta’s Nigeria, Cross River, has increased within the last seven days with a total of seven people in the hostage takers den. Mrs. Eno Orok, asthmatic and hypertensive patient was abducted last night, Sunday from her bed while asleep. She was
By Ogar Monday The family of the head of Uyanga village in Akamkpa LGA, His Highness Ophot Valentine Ebani, has accused the Nigeria Police Force, particular the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) of killing and refusing to release the corpse of the monarch. The family is appealing to well meaning Nigerians and members of the
By Our Reporter Information reaching our newsroom has it that the Cross River State Police Command has arrested 8 suspects that allegedly murdered an Inspector of Police (name unkown) on Christmas day in Uyanga community in Akamkpa LGA. The information from our Police source reveal the body of the deceased was taken to a shrine
Ogar, Monday/ Nkanu Confidence The Clan Head of Uyanga in Akamkpa local government area, Ophot Felix Akong has accused successive Cross River State governments of abandoning Uyanga community with respect to government community projects. He said the perennial abandonment of the community by the government is making life unbearable for residents. The Clan Head who