The Suspects. By Anietie Akpan, Calabar The Cross River State Police Command has arrested two suspects, Mathias Amunde and Emmanuel Oruru, in connection with the gruesome murder of Mrs. Justina Amunde. Amuse, a 50-year-old woman was brutally killed in her residence in Obudu Local Government Area of the State. A press release by the State’s…
By Anietie Akpan, Calabar An giant iroko has fallen from the Bumaji forest of Eastern Boki in Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State. This is the second time in a week the Boki nation is losing her prominent sons. On January 8, the former Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Hon Abubakar…
By Magnus Effiong The Government of Cross River State has restated its position on regulations guiding refuse disposal in the state, especially within the Calabar metropolis. A release made available by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Special Duties, Ekpenyong Akiba, noted that 6pm to 10pm everyday remains the period for refuse disposal, adding…
Lawrence Mpama, a seasoned journalist, on Monday introduced a new community newspaper called “Cross Atlantic” to the Cross River chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). Mpama, the former Editor of Watchman magazines, stated that the community paper aims to foster civic engagement and inform residents about local concerns and events, encouraging them…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu By Dianabasi Effiong The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) has described President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to Enugu state as a positive development indicating his readiness to unite the country and ensure that no part is ignored. This was made known in a statement signed by its Chairman, Chukwudi Enekwechi, and Secretary,…
As Cross River holds an inter-denominational service in commemoration of the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, the State Governor, Prince Bassey Otu, has charged the citizenry and, by extension, Nigerians, to remain committed to the values of sacrifice, service, and unity. Otu, who gave the charge on Sunday at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Navy…