Insecurity: We’ve neutralised many threats in Cross River – Police
The Cross River State Police Command has assured residents that it is actively tackling insecurity across the state. According to the Command, many criminal threats have already been neutralised through intensified operations and improved intelligence gathering. Officers say their goal is to ensure that communities remain safe and free from fear. Police explained that recent […]
Alleged plot to foist Ayade as 2027 APC senatorial candidate angers Cross River stakeholders
Political tension is brewing in Cross River State following reports of an alleged plan to impose former Governor Ben Ayade as the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for the 2027 elections. The development has reportedly caused discontent among party stakeholders who describe the move as undemocratic and unfair. According to sources within the party, […]
Two nurses, female soldier arrested in Cross River for allegedly stealing and selling newborn after telling the mother her child d!ed
Two nurses and a female soldier have been arrested in Cross River State for allegedly stealing a newborn baby and selling it. The incident took place in Akamkpa Local Government Area. The suspects were caught after the mother, 19-year-old Justina Valentine Boniface from Aningeje village, raised an alarm, according to security analyst Zagazola Makama on […]
PDP and LP House of Reps members defect to APC
Two lawmakers who were previously part of opposition parties have joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This happened during the House of Representatives session on Tuesday, June 24. One of them is Peter Akpanke from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). He represents the Obanliku/Obudu/Bekwarra constituency in Cross River State. The other is Professor Paul […]
Wike is a big asset for PDP – Cross River party chairman
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State, Venatius Ikem, has said that Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, is still very important to the party. Ikem shared this during an exclusive interview with DAILY POST in Calabar. He made it clear that Wike is still a member […]
Police Inspector slumps, dies after watching Arsenal thrash Real Madrid in Calabar
A sad incident happened in Calabar, Nigeria, on Tuesday, April 8. A police inspector, Stephen Enang, who loved Arsenal football club, died shortly after watching the team defeat Real Madrid 3-0. People who were with him said he was watching the match when he suddenly slumped in his seat and became unresponsive. He was quickly […]
Cross River: Gov Otu orders security agencies to beef up security in restive community
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has ordered security agencies, including the state police command, to strengthen security in Iko Esai community, Akamkpa Local Government Area. This follows violent clashes that led to the deaths of over 10 people and the destruction of homes, vehicles, and cocoa farms. The conflict reportedly started over control […]
Cross River Man Arrested For Allegedly Killing Mother For Rituals
A 29-year-old man was arrested by the police in Cross River State for allegedly killing his mother as part of a ritual. The tragic incident occurred on December 25, 2024, in Batriko, located in the Eastern Boki Local Government Area. The police confirmed the suspect’s arrest on Friday, following a joint operation by local police […]
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 […]
Cross River: Fire razes Ogoja High Court
A fire has completely destroyed the Ogoja High Court in Cross River State, located in the Government Reserved Area (GRA). The fire started around 7 pm on Sunday, and eyewitnesses reported that nothing was left of the building by the time the flames were put out. The cause of the fire is not yet clear. […]