Cross River State Archives

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

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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 &…

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

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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…

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

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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,…

Court Battles Police Over Cameroonian Youth Senator’s Seized Vehicle

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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…

Organizers Reschedule Okpambe Fishing Festival 2026

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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…

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

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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…

#IncludeNaija: We The People Partners Cross River Police Command to Institutionalize Youth-Police Dialogue, Strengthen Reporting Channels for Human Rights Protection

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By Kelvin Obambon In a strategic move to bridge the trust gap between law enforcement and the younger generation, a civil society organization, We The People (Centre for Social Studies and Development) has moved to formalize a working relationship with the Cross River State Police Command under the #IncludeNaija Project. The initiative reached a milestone…

Gospel Ministers Forum Moves to Adopt Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong for Second Term

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By Amawu Cletus Albert Amawu The Cross River State Indigenous Gospel Ministers (CRSIGM) Forum has concluded plans to formally adopt and endorse Distinguished Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong for a second term in office ahead of the 2027 general elections. The highly anticipated adoption ceremony is scheduled to hold on Thursday, 26th March 2026, at Mary Ekpiken…

Amb. Soni Abang Leads C’River Delegation to South-South ‘Renewed Hope’ Strategy Summit in Asaba

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The Cross River State Chapter of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA) has successfully concluded a high-level, two-day communications and strategic summit in Asaba, Delta State, aimed at intensifying grassroots mobilization for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC). The conference, themed: “One Party, One Message, One Mobilization,” ran from March 23rd to…

Orok Duke Sensitises Cross Riverians on NDDC Foreign Scholarship Programme

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The Cross River State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Rt. Hon. Chief Orok Duke, PhD, has called on qualified youths across the state to take advantage of the 2026/2027 Foreign Post-Graduate Scholarship Programme recently announced by the Commission. Chief Duke, in a statement made available to journalists, described the scholarship…

PDP guber candidate alleges Tax Witch-Hunt against University by C’River govt

2027: NDC Presidential candidate, Obi rally Anambra voters for INEC-CVR exercise

Ojukwu Varsity VC, Omenugha advocates for ethical journalism in Anambra

RE: “Otu Sees The North As Blind People“

Honourable Shedrach Egede urges support for President Tinubu ahead of 2027

Alphonsus Eba is a notorious liar with zero political capital – Gov Otu’s DCPS, Darlington

FG to replace NYSC khaki with Yoruba traditional fabric, Adire

Philanthropist High Chief Higgins Peters Disburses Third Phase of Monthly Stipends to Cross River North Traditional Rulers

Protecting the Next Generation: Why Smoke-Free Cities Matter for Nigerian Children

Numbers of patients currently on treatment for HIV in Nigeria as at June 30, 2026

Cross River State

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

#IncludeNaija: We The People Partners Cross River Police Command to Institutionalize Youth-Police Dialogue, Strengthen Reporting Channels for Human Rights Protection

Gospel Ministers Forum Moves to Adopt Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong for Second Term

Amb. Soni Abang Leads C’River Delegation to South-South ‘Renewed Hope’ Strategy Summit in Asaba

Orok Duke Sensitises Cross Riverians on NDDC Foreign Scholarship Programme