40 The court also adjourned the case till February 7, 2025, for a hearing. By Emem Joshua A Magistrate Court in Calabar, Cross River State has granted bail to embattled environmental activist, Odey Oyama, after spending days in police custody. The court also adjourned the case till February 7, 2025, for a hearing. Oyama, the […]
192 Dr Agbor gave the participants a peep at the opportunities that can be tapped from. By TheInvestigator To boost youth participation in governance, the Cross River State Government has inaugurated a 66-member Youth Mobilisers Community. The first phase began with the launch of the central senatorial district community over the weekend in Ikom. Coordinated […]
216 Governor Bassey Edet Otu, who is the Special Guest of Honour, is expected to deliver an address outlining the government’s vision for youth inclusion and development. By TheInvestigator The Office of the Special Adviser on Youth Mobilization to the Governor of Cross River State has announced a significant event aimed at empowering the youth […]
3,681 Watch the chaotic scenes and political turmoil that unfolded with the controversial impeachment decision of the 17 members. By TheInvestigator After a dramatic session involving punches, a seizure of the mace, and a subsequent announcement of the impeachment of Speaker Elvert Ayambem, the Cross River State House Assembly has maintained that he remains Speaker. […]
2,045 The Administrative Chief Magistrate of Ikom Magistrates Court sent four men to prison demanding N100,000 from each to have their bail conditions reviewed. By Archibong Jeremiah A disturbing pattern emerges in the shadowy corridors of Cross River’s judicial system — Magistrates abusing their power, turning justice into a commodity. The narrative unfolds with stark […]
667 The new appointees were charged to be good ambassadors to their communities by the Governor. By Archibong Jeremiah The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu has approved the appointed members of Urban Development Authority. He also appointed liaison officers for each of the state constituencies. The new appointees were charged to be […]
790 Waziri said the arrest was made by the operatives of the NCS in Mfum on Thursday, and that the tusks weighing 200kg were valued at N300 million. By News Agency of Nigeria Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted elephant tusks (52 units) in Mfum, a border town of Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River. […]
433 The Atlantic Warriors Football Club of Bakassi defeated Ekabokom Football Club of Ikom to emerge as the winner of the 2023 Governor’s Cup. By Archibong Jeremiah The member representing Bakassi in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. Eyo Bassey has commended the Atlantic Warriors Football Club for winning the 2023 Governor’s Cup. […]
911 The gunmen shot at their vehicle, injuring three, and took away an unspecified number. By Agency Reporter Cross River State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of some passengers around Nde 3 Corners, Akparabong Junction in Ikom Local Government Area of the state. The passengers, who were in transit, were said to have been […]
325 Nde Three Corners has become notorious for kidnappings and other violent crimes in recent months. By Richard Ndoma, Leadership Newspaper Tragedy struck the Nde Three Corners Community in Ikom, Cross River State on Christmas Day as gunmen killed a youth leader, Mr. Akpang Ayambem, and abducted four others. The incident occurred in the hometown […]
552 By Godwin Otang, CrossRiverWatch The road linking Ikom through Boki to Obudu Local Government area is a 115-kilometer route indicated as the Ikom-Wula-Road. It is one of the federal roads in Cross River State. This part is often called Section 1 in the repair work projects by the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing […]
1,284 By Godwin Otang The seventeen (17) kilometers Okuni/Nsofang Road that leads to Nsofang, a community in Etung Local Government Area of central Cross River State, has been funded three times by the federal government. Yet, it is still in very bad shape. Commuters that use the road are constantly exposed to grave dangers due […]