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Ex-Council Chair Backs Cross River Governor Otu

Ex-Council Chairman Ntufam Edet Okon Asim appeals to Cross River citizens to rally behind Governor Bassey Otu's administration for accelerated development and economic growth.

Navy rescues 11 from sinking boat in Bonny River

Quick-thinking Nigerian Navy personnel rescue 11 passengers from certain tragedy as passenger boat encounters disaster in Bonny River waters. Heroic operation prevents potential maritime tragedy.

Navy rescues 11 from sinking boat in Bonny River

In a heroic emergency operation, the Nigerian Navy rescued 11 passengers from a sinking passenger boat along Bonny River. The swift response prevented a potential tragedy in the busy waterways.

Woman Missing in Calabar: Family Seeks Public Help

The family of Abigail Marcus is seeking public assistance as the 32-year-old woman mysteriously disappeared in Calabar, Cross River State, leaving authorities and loved ones deeply concerned.

Four men fined for bride price assault in Anambra

Four men in Anambra State have been fined ₦50,000 each for brutally assaulting their brother-in-law over delayed bride price payment. The shocking family drama unfolded in Oba before the court delivered justice.

Nigerian jailed 10 years in Ghana for trafficking sister

A Ghanaian court has handed down a 10-year prison sentence to Nigerian national Godday Odey for trafficking 10 women, including his own biological sister, in a shocking human trafficking case that exposes cross-border criminal networks.

#JusticeForOchanya: 7 Years On, Nigerians Demand Justice

Seven years after the devastating death of 13-year-old Ochanya Ogbanje, Nigerian activists and citizens are intensifying calls for justice, demanding the case against her alleged abusers be reopened and properly prosecuted.

Customs Removes Multiple Checkpoints on Seme-Lagos Route

In a major move to boost trade efficiency, the Nigeria Customs Service has established a special task force to eliminate excessive checkpoints along the vital Seme-Lagos trade corridor, promising smoother cross-border operations.

Two Dead in Kano Mosque Leadership Clash

Chaos erupted at Kano's Jummat Mosque during Friday prayers as rival groups clashed over leadership control, resulting in two fatalities and multiple injuries in a shocking outbreak of violence.

Cross River Political Crisis: Mass Defection Looms

Cross River State politics heats up as Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe meets with PDP stalwarts, triggering speculation of imminent mass defections that could reshape the state's political landscape ahead of crucial elections.

Youth Killed in Yobe Love Triangle Violence

A violent confrontation between two young men over a romantic relationship turned fatal in Yobe State, leaving one dead and highlighting growing concerns about youth violence in northern Nigeria.

Cross River Gets 440kWp Mini-Grid Power Boost

Four communities in Cross River State celebrate reliable electricity as REA's interconnected mini-grid project delivers 440kWp of clean power, transforming lives and boosting local economy.

Cross River's ₦780.6B 2026 Budget Unveiled

Governor Bassey Otu presents ambitious 2026 fiscal plan focusing on infrastructure, healthcare, and economic growth for Cross River State's development transformation.

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