Prominent violence monitor and human rights academic Dr Mary de Haas has delivered hard-hitting testimony before a parliamentary ad hoc committee, sharply questioning the credibility of KwaZulu‑Natal Police Commissioner Lt‑General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and Crime Intelligence head Lt‑General Dumisani Khumalo. During her appearance, De Haas told MPs she “does not believe” Mkhwanazi is a credible police leader,…
By Kelvin Obambon The Senator representing Cross River South Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong on Tuesday took to the floor of the Senate to strongly condemn the recent abduction of 25 schoolgirls from the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Kebbi State, describing the lack of safety for children pursuing education as “unacceptable.” Senator…
By Kelvin Obambon The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Cross River State has apprehended a 52-year-old teacher, Mr. Onun Ikoli, and his wife, Mrs. Itam Onun, in the Yakurr local government area. The couple was arrested for being in possession of 360 bags of marijuana (Indian Hemp), which had a total weight of…
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 at the State Executive Council Chamber,…
By Kingsley Agim and Jessica Edet Nigeria’s top health policymakers, technical experts, and development partners have converged in Calabar as the 66th Regular Meeting of the National Council on Health (NCH) commenced at the Calabar International Convention Centre (CICC). The week-long gathering, widely regarded as the apex policy forum for the country’s health sector, opened…
By Kelvin Obambon The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of one of its soldiers who was killed in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State on Saturday, November 16, 2025, after being attacked by a “mentally unstable individual.” The Headquarters 81 Division Nigerian Army released a statement on Tuesday to address a viral video and…
By Ovat Abeng Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command attached to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Gender unit, Awka with the assistance of the local community security outfit, has arrested one Chigbo Umeugokwe, male, 20 years old, of Umuezeiyi Village, Achina, Aguata Local Government Area of the State for alleged armed robbery, rape of…
By Kelvin Obambon The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, collaborated with the Internet Society Nigeria Chapter to host a vital training session for journalists on data encryption and digital security, marking the 2025 Global Encryption Day. The event, themed “A Shield in Uncertain Times: The Role of Encryption,” took place on…
The head of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of the Vatican City, Pope Leo XIV, has named Nigeria among countries where Christians face frequent attacks, alongside Bangladesh, Mozambique, and Sudan On Sunday, the pontiff took to his official X account to express concern over recurring attacks on Christian communities and places of worship across the…
By Anthony Iafrate, DCNF FBI Director Kash Patel told Fox News’s Maria Bartiromo on Sunday the fentanyl crisis facing the U.S. is nearing being “turned off” as President Donald Trump’s administration puts the onus on China, the main source of ingredients used to make the deadly opioid. Patel discussed his November visit to China on…
