45 h. ago Cross River Assembly seeks sanctions for UNICROSS council members

By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State House of Assembly has recommended sanctions against four members of the governing council of the University of Cross River (UNICROSS) for alleged misconduct and abuse of office. The four members, who served in the 5th governing council of the institution, comprise Dr Emmanuel Ettah, Dr John Inah […] The post Cross River Assembly seeks sanctions for UNICROSS council members appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Trump orders FBI to release ‘crossfire hurricane’ Russia probe documents

Tribune Online Trump orders FBI to release ‘crossfire hurricane’ Russia probe documents US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday directing the FBI to declassify files related to the crossfire hurricane investigation. This probe, launched in 2016, aimed to determine whether members of Trump’s campaign had coordinated with Russia during the presidential election. Following the order, Trump stated that the media would now have access […] Trump orders FBI to release ‘crossfire hurricane’ Russia probe documents Tribune Online

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50 h. ago 3 Killed, Houses Destroyed Amid Heavy Downpour In Cross River

No fewer than three persons lost their lives in Yala local government area of Cross River State following a heavy rainfall that which led to destruction of their houses and leaving the victims dead. Thunder storms during the rain also struck down houses, pulling down trees while some residents were buried in the mud on […]

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50 h. ago Cross River govt assists UNICROSS to battle encroachment, recovers assets

Tribune Online Cross River govt assists UNICROSS to battle encroachment, recovers assets The Cross River State Government, through its Asset Management and Recovery Team, has committed to supporting UNICROSS management in addressing land encroachment and the unauthorised sale of assets on campus. Cross River govt assists UNICROSS to battle encroachment, recovers assets Tribune Online

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51 h. ago Cross River govt vows to protect state varsity from land grabbers

By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State government has vowed to protect its varsity, the University of Cross River (UNICROSS), from the activities of land grabbers. The government made this known when the Asset Management and Recovery Team paid a working visit to the institution. Speaking during the visit, the Special Adviser to the […] The post Cross River govt vows to protect state varsity from land grabbers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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67 h. ago Uphill task: Cross River’s battle to restore Obudu mountain’s resort fading glory

EMEM JULIUS examines the planned revival of the Obudu Mountain Resort by the Cross River State Government after it recently took over the facility, which used to be Nigeria’s tourism destination in years gone by Defunct regional governments established ranches as part of their agricultural policies, and those ranches contributed immensely to revenue generation, job Read More

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3 d. ago We’ve launched probe into CFA 7m intercepted by Customs in Idiroko – EFCC

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have begun an investigation into the sum of CFA 7 million intercepted by the Nigeria Customs Service at the Idiroko border in Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State. According to the Head of Media and […] The post We’ve launched probe into CFA 7m intercepted by Customs in Idiroko – EFCC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago FAO plans $200m investment for cocoa, oil palm in Cross River, Ondo

•To restore 18,000 hectares of degraded land The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has unveiled plans to restore 18,000 hectares of degraded land in Cross River and Ondo states, aiming to boost sustainable cocoa and oil palm cultivation while attracting up to $200 million in investments into Nigeria’s agricultural value chain. Ms. Nifesimi Ogunkua, FAO […] The post FAO plans $200m investment for cocoa, oil palm in Cross River, Ondo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Court remands killer cop in prison, adjourns hearing to April 14

Tribune Online Court remands killer cop in prison, adjourns hearing to April 14 A Chief Magistrate's Court in Calabar, Cross River State, has ordered that Inspector Effiong Bassey be held at the Nigerian Correctional Centre in Afokang, Calabar South. Court remands killer cop in prison, adjourns hearing to April 14 Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Wildlife trafficker caught with bird heads, chimpanzee parts in Cross River

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River/Calabar Free Trade Zone and Akwa Ibom Area Command of the Nigerian Customs Service has apprehended a wildlife trafficker with 346 rare bird heads and other animal specimens in Cross River State. The Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Gabriel Ogbonna, disclosed this at the Customs House in […] The post Wildlife trafficker caught with bird heads, chimpanzee parts in Cross River appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Cross River launches probe into illegal sale of N400m varsity assets

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State government has launched an investigation into the irregular auctioning of assets belonging to the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). The illegal sales are alleged to have been conducted by members of the immediate past Governing Council of the institution. Multiple petitions by concerned individuals accuse the […] The post Cross River launches probe into illegal sale of N400m varsity assets appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Kwara farms, Cross River govt partner to boost coffee production

Tribune Online Kwara farms, Cross River govt partner to boost coffee production The Cross River State Government and an agribusiness firm in Kwara State have partnered to develop a 30,000-hectare coffee plantation across the state’s 18 local government areas over the next five years. Kwara farms, Cross River govt partner to boost coffee production Tribune Online

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4 d. ago One Killed, Two Injured As Mentally Unstable Policeman Angrily Opens Fire On Bystanders

At least one civilian has been killed after a policeman, described as mentally deranged, shot three persons in Calabar, Cross River State. It was gathered that the horrible incident happened on Sunday when the police inspector, identified as Effiong Bassey opened fire near Atakpa Police Station, along Watt Market Road. In a statement by the […] The post One Killed, Two Injured As Mentally Unstable Policeman Angrily Opens Fire On Bystanders appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Police Inspector goes berserk, kills one, injures two others in Calabar

Tribune Online Police Inspector goes berserk, kills one, injures two others in Calabar An officer from the Cross River Police Command, Inspector Effiong Bassey, shot and killed one civilian and seriously injured several others on Sunday morning after returning from a night shift. According to sources cited by the Tribune Online, Inspector Bassey refused to surrender the AK-47 rifle assigned to him and blocked the station’s gate, preventing […] Police Inspector goes berserk, kills one, injures two others in Calabar Tribune Online

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5 d. ago One feared dead as policeman opens fire in Calabar, injures two

Tragedy struck in Calabar, Cross River State on Sunday when a police inspector, whose identity remains undisclosed, opened fire near Atakpa Police Station along Watt Market Road, killing one person and injuring two others. Eyewitnesses recounted that the inspector had just returned from duty but refused to surrender his rifle, exhibiting erratic behaviour. As fellow Read More

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5 d. ago Group honours Eteng Williams with Best Performing Senator award

Tribune Online Group honours Eteng Williams with Best Performing Senator award The Coalition of Civil Society Group for Good Governance (CSGGG) has conferred a Best Performing Senators Award on the senator representing Cross River Central senatorial district, Eteng Williams. Speaking during the award presentation ceremony in Abuja, the leader of the coalition groups, Mr Myke Ngbe said the civil society organizations took the decision after tracked […] Group honours Eteng Williams with Best Performing Senator award Tribune Online

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6 d. ago State of Emergency in Rivers State: C’River acting Governor backs Tinubu’s decision

The Cross River State Government has formally dissociated itself from the South-South Governors’ Forum’s reservations regarding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s read more State of Emergency in Rivers State: C’River acting Governor backs Tinubu’s decision

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7 d. ago Rivers Crisis: C’River Govt Hail Tinubu Over Fubara’s Suspension, Disown South

Cross River State Government has commended President Bola Tinubu’s intervention over the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. Recall that President Tinubu on Tuesday, announced the declaration of State of Emergency in the oil rich state, a decision which got Rivers Governor, Sim Fubara, his Deputy, Ngozi Nma, and the state’s House of Assembly suspended […] The post Rivers Crisis: C’River Govt Hail Tinubu Over Fubara’s Suspension, Disown South-South Govs Position appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Cross River govt stands with Tinubu on Rivers emergency rule — Odey

Tribune Online Cross River govt stands with Tinubu on Rivers emergency rule — Odey The Acting Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, has dissociated himself from the statement said to have been issued by the Chairman of the South-South Governors’ Forum, opposing the decision of President Bola Tinubu to... Cross River govt stands with Tinubu on Rivers emergency rule — Odey Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Carnival Calabar Review Committee meets to refine, improve event’s concept

Tribune Online Carnival Calabar Review Committee meets to refine, improve event’s concept FOLLOWING the recent appointment of a 13-member committee to review and assess the impact of Africa’s biggest street party, Carnival Calabar, by Cross River State government, Diamond Hall, Metropolitan Hotel on Thursday played host to the review committee. The week long deliberation is expected to fulfill the Governor of Cross River State, Prince Bassey Edet […] Carnival Calabar Review Committee meets to refine, improve event’s concept Tribune Online

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