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Cross River Clears 500 for SME Loans at 5% Interest

Cross River State approves 500 entrepreneurs for SMEDAN-Sterling Bank loans at 5% interest rate. Governor Otu's initiative aims to boost small businesses and economic growth across the state.

Bodies of 2 Kidnapped Cameroonian Women Found

Anambra police confirm recovery of two Cameroonian women's bodies from Omambala River after kidnapping. Two suspects arrested, one remains at large. Families identify victims.

8 family members die in Benue river accident

Eight family members, including four children, perished when their vehicle plunged into River Dura in Benue State while traveling for burial arrangements. Read the full story.

Cross River: 800 GBV cases, just 5 convictions

Cross River State records 800 gender-based violence cases with only 5 convictions. Commissioner Edema Irom reveals shocking details about GBV in cocoa farms, motor parks, and online. Urgent action needed!

Cross River records 800 GBV cases, 5 convictions

Cross River State reports 800 gender-based violence cases between January-November 2025 with just 5 convictions. Commissioner Irom highlights digital abuse, child labor concerns during UN Women activism launch.

Cross River & REA Tackle Rural Power Crisis

Cross River State and REA launch clean energy partnership to end electricity blackouts affecting 15 LGAs. Initiative aims to transform rural economies and reduce generator dependency.

Man forced into coffin with corpse in Cross River

Shocking video from Cross River shows an elderly man forced into a coffin with a corpse over witchcraft accusations. Authorities are investigating the brutal incident that sparked public outrage.

Boy, 5, dies in Calabar flood, another rescued

A five-year-old boy died after being swept away by floodwaters in Calabar's Ekorinim 1. A resident rescued another child. Community blames poor drainage and demands government action.

American Woman's Regret After Nigerian Marriage

An American woman married to a Nigerian man reveals her only regret in viral TikTok video. She wishes she had married him sooner. Watch the emotional video and read mixed reactions.

Google Brings AirDrop to Android via Pixel 10

Google's new update enables Android Quick Share to work with Apple AirDrop, starting with Pixel 10. Nigerian users can now transfer files between platforms without compression.

$800,000 Oxygen Investment in Cross River Health

Federal Government and NACA unveil $800,000 oxygen infrastructure in Cross River health facilities, enhancing emergency care services across the state. Discover how this investment transforms healthcare delivery.

Hisbah nabs 7 cross-dressers, seals Kano joint

Kano Hisbah Board arrested seven suspected cross-dressers during a night raid at a Zoo Road pub. The suspects, all under 23, came from three states. Read more about the operation.

Hisbah arrests 7 cross-dressers, seals Kano joint

Kano Hisbah Board arrested seven suspected cross-dressers during a late-night raid on a popular joint. The teenagers from three states face allegations of immoral activities. Read more about the ongoing crackdown.

5 drown as bus falls into Ogoja river

Tragedy strikes Ogoja as 5 students drown when their bus plunged into Abakpa River. Driver escapes, residents blame poor bridge safety. Urgent action needed.

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