441 Ndifon is being prosecuted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission. By Onozure Dania, Punch Newspaper Right activists have commended Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja for ordering the remand in Kuje prison of the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar, […]
472 By Yahuza Bawage, Prime Progress Endurance Ogri stared at the wall, contemplating the interior design for a room painting. Her mind soon drifted to her rustic life in the village, where she hurried to the stream every morning to fetch water and the hot, dreary afternoons, which saw her haul firewood from the forest. […]
542 Ndifon, a professor, was suspended in August for allegedly sexually harassing some female students at the university. By Bolanle Olabintan, The Cable A federal high court in Abuja has ordered the remand of Cyril Ndifon, the suspended dean of the faculty of law at the University of Calabar (UNICAL). Ndifon, a professor, was suspended in August for allegedly […]
378 Mr. Emmanuel Ogbeche, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor said in a release that he sued for more collaboration. By Government House Press Governor Bassey Otu calls on judges to restore faith in the judiciary at the swearing-in of three newly appointed High Court Judges in the state; Hon. Justice Ama Edet Ekpo, […]
655 Honestly, is this what activism and journalism have been reduced to? Personal interest and gains? Media practitioners and activists defending a politician who paid money to private account worth over half a billion naira left me speechless when Section 713 of the Financial Regulation Act, 2009 is clear on the matter. Honestly, is this […]
782 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 […]
303 This caution has become expedient in the face of the danger the burning of tyres on streets poses to motorists and the durability of the roads. By Our Reporter The Cross River State Government wishes to warn residents against the burning of tyres on major roads in Calabar Metropolis. Mr. Emmanuel Ogbeche, Chief Press […]
475 ‘’We are committed to translating these discussions, collaborations, and agreements into actionable steps that will positively impact our environment, economy, and the well-being of our citizens.’’ By Guardian Nigeria The Cross River State Government said it has taken the first concrete step towards the industrialization and economic growth of the state. The state signed […]
257 He said the commission inherited 5,000 direct employments within the creative industry but could now boast over 40,000 through the carnival. By News Agency of Nigeria Gabe Onah, the Carnival Calabar Commission chairman, said on Saturday that over 40,000 direct employments had been generated since the inception of the carnival in 2004. Mr. Onah […]
369 Meanwhile, there has been a lingering family feud between Wayas’ children. By Richard Ndoma, Leadership Newspaper Amid the controversy over the burial of former Senate President, Dr. Joseph Wayas, the paramount ruler of Obanlikwu community in Cross River State, His Royal Majesty, Dr. Uchua Amos Uyumulam, has said the community’s traditional rites forbid burial […]
323 The new budget bucket has a capital expenditure of N180 billion and a recurrent expenditure of N116 billion. By The Converseer Governor Bassey Otu has signed the ‘Peoples First’ Budget of N296,985 631,978, 1k into law. The event, which happened on Friday in the temporary office of the Governor’s Office in Calabar, has the […]
593 Calas Vegas band managed by former Minister of Culture and Tourism, High Chief Edem Duke is one of the bands created last year alongside Diamond Band. By Sylvia Akpan And Mary Bassey, CrossRiverWatch Calas Vegas carnival band has emerged winner of the 2023 Carnival Calabar, beating favorite band – Passion 4 and five others. […]
383 Locally made pistols, ammunition, phones and other valuable items were recovered from them. By Frank Ulom, The Converseer Two persons have been arrested by the police in Cross River over the abduction of the wife of a car dealer, Mrs. Aliu in Calabar. CONVERSEER reports that Mrs. Aliu was kidnapped in October by the […]
239 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 […]
321 The State Commander, Rachel Umebuali, disclosed this in an interview in Calabar on Monday. By News Agency of Nigeria National Drug Law Enforcement Agency command in Cross River, says a total of 2.05 tons of hard drugs were seized from drugs peddlers between January and December in the state. The State Commander, Rachel Umebuali, […]
2,317 By TheInvestigator The Paramount Ruler of Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State, HRH Etinyin Lawrence Edet Nya who was kidnapped on Monday, December 11, 2023, has been rescued. He was rescued by men of the Nigerian Navy yesterday (Wednesday) while 10 of the alleged kidnappers were killed. News of his rescue was […]