Armed robbers defy Gov Otu’s new security outfit, launch house to house attacks
On Thursday night, armed robbers attacked residents on Imoh Street by Afokang Road in Calabar, leaving some people injured. This occurred just hours after Governor Bassey Otu launched a new security outfit called Operation Okwok, aimed at tackling crime in the state. Governor Otu had also donated 30 vehicles to help improve security. One of […]
Cross River Commissioner for Tourism dies after attending exco meeting
Tragic news has emerged from Cross River State as the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Robert Ewa, has passed away. He died on Wednesday evening, January 8, 2025, at Arubah Specialist Hospital in Calabar, just after attending the state executive council meeting. “As at the time of filing this report, members of the Cross […]
Ex-Senate President Joseph Wayas’ Burial Set for November 30 with 7-Hour Road Journey to His Hometown
On November 30, 2024, Nigeria will bid farewell to former Senate President Dr. Joseph Wayas, who passed away in London in November 2021. His final journey will take him by road from Calabar to his hometown of Bassang in Obanliku Local Government Area (LGA), Cross River State, covering a journey of over seven hours. The […]
Three Suspected Armed Robbers Arrested by Police in Calabar
The Cross River State Police Command recently made a significant breakthrough by arresting three men suspected of armed robbery in Calabar. The police spokesperson, SP Irene Ugbo, confirmed the arrests in a statement. The operation was launched after a distress call on September 2nd, 2024, from a motorist who had been robbed of ₦455,000 worth […]