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Cross River: Firm Denies Allegations of Arresting Community Leaders, Promises Sustainable Relationship With Host Communities

Editor5 months ago5 months ago02 mins

The Giant Cement Works Limited (GCWL) has strongly denied allegations of Arresting some community leaders in their area of operations in Akamkpa local government area of Cross River State. Besides, the firm has rather stated unequivocally that it is committed to fostering responsible, inclusive, and sustainable relationships with our host communities. In a statement issued…

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High Chief Higgins Peters: A Statesman Without Portfolio, Yet Indispensable to the North

Editor5 months ago04 mins

By Inyali Peter, PhD Cross River North has produced some of the finest and most influential leaders in Cross River State and indeed Nigeria. Many of these leaders, however, are largely defined by the high positions they have occupied. High Chief Higgins Peters stands out differently. Widely regarded as the Natural Leader of the North,…

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First batch of artisans to begin training in C’River local content VoSEP program

Editor5 months ago02 mins

Cross River State Government, through office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Local Content has announced the first phase of its skill-up Cross River VoSEP program, and initiative targeting the training and certification of artisans to close the state skill gaps and provide excellent opportunities for the youthful population. This first phase focuses…

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PARADISE NEWS EDITORIAL: Why Cross River Must Overhaul Its Fire Emergency Response Now

Editor5 months ago05 mins

On the night of Friday, March 27, 2026, Calabar once again woke to the terrifying glow of uncontrolled flames. Around 8:45 p.m., a raging fire engulfed sections of the Akim Timber Market in Calabar Municipality, near the Akim Police Area Command. Shop owners and residents scrambled in the darkness to salvage what they could –…

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Cross River, UNICEF deepens ‘waste-to-wealth’ drive, empowers youths for circular economy transition

Editor5 months ago04 mins

By Solomon Azu In a significant step towards youth empowerment in the green sector, the Cross River State Government has intensified its push toward a sustainable “waste-to-wealth” economy, as stakeholders, development partners, and environmental experts trained youths on opportunities in recycling and green entrepreneurship. The two days capacity-building workshop, themed “Transforming Waste to Wealth &…

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Cybercrime Raid: Police Defend ‘Targeted’ Operation at Calabar Apartment

Editor5 months ago5 months ago02 mins

By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Police Command has officially responded to a viral video circulating on social media which alleged unlawful entry and indiscriminate arrests by officers at an apartment in White House street, Calabar. In a press statement released on Thursday March 26, 2026, the Command clarified that the operation was not…

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2027: Indigenous Gospel Ministers Forum Endorses Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong for Second Term

Editor5 months ago03 mins

By Kelvin Obambon In a significant political development ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Cross River State Indigenous Gospel Ministers (CRSIGM) Forum has officially adopted and endorsed Distinguished Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong for a second term in office. The endorsement was announced on Thursday, March 26, 2026, during a high-profile gathering of Christian leaders, stakeholders,…

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Court Battles Police Over Cameroonian Youth Senator’s Seized Vehicle

Editor6 months ago02 mins

By Nsan Ndoma-Neji A State High Court sitting in Calabar, Cross River, yesterday granted an order for the relocation of a vehicle seized by the Ikom Divisional Police to the state judiciary headquarters in Calabar. The presiding Judge, Hon. Justice Theresa Agom of High Court 13, made the order in suit No: HC/146F/2025 and adjourned…

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Organizers Reschedule Okpambe Fishing Festival 2026

Editor6 months ago6 months ago02 mins

The Organizing Committee of the Okpambe Cultural and Fishing Festival wishes to inform the general public that the 2026 edition of the festival has been rescheduled. The festival, earlier slated to hold from March 27–30, 2026, will now take place from April 7–10, 2026, at Okum Lake, Yala-Obubra, Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River…

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Group Launches 30-man Committee, Backs Tinubu, Akpabio, Eno in 2027

Editor6 months ago03 mins

By Nsan Ndoma-Neji A group of die-hard supporters of President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio, and Akwa Ibom State Governor Pastor Umo Eno have thrown their weight fully behind president Bola Tinubu, senate president Godswill Obot Akpabio, Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State and Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River state. The…

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2027: Reconciliation takes center stage in Obubra as stakeholders pledge massive support for Tinubu, Otu, Hon Oden Ewa, others

UNGA: Tinubu, Family Enjoy Unimpeded US Transit, Have No Case to Answer; Allegation Is Not a Crime – Jimoh Ibrahim

FEATURE STORY: How Hon. Oden Ewa’s handshake across Central is turning the tide in Tinubu’s, Otu’s favour ahead of 2027

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2027: Hon. Oden Ewa secures overwhelming support at enlarged stakeholders meeting in Etung

2027: Etung Donates Campaign Secretariat, Constituency Office to Hon. Oden Ewa

NICE seeks Anambra govt’s collaboration over job opportunities for members

2027 Elections: Hon. Oden Ewa will not have problem in Ikom – President General of Ekpache Nkome assures

2027 Elections: This is not time to play with our future, Hon. Oden Ewa advises Etung people

2027: “In Etung we don’t know any other person than Hon. Oden Ewa” – Grassroots leaders

Cross River State

Cross River: Firm Denies Allegations of Arresting Community Leaders, Promises Sustainable Relationship With Host Communities

High Chief Higgins Peters: A Statesman Without Portfolio, Yet Indispensable to the North

First batch of artisans to begin training in C’River local content VoSEP program

PARADISE NEWS EDITORIAL: Why Cross River Must Overhaul Its Fire Emergency Response Now

Cross River, UNICEF deepens ‘waste-to-wealth’ drive, empowers youths for circular economy transition

Cybercrime Raid: Police Defend ‘Targeted’ Operation at Calabar Apartment

2027: Indigenous Gospel Ministers Forum Endorses Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong for Second Term

Court Battles Police Over Cameroonian Youth Senator’s Seized Vehicle

Organizers Reschedule Okpambe Fishing Festival 2026

Group Launches 30-man Committee, Backs Tinubu, Akpabio, Eno in 2027