71 m. ago Gov. Otu describes Uyo–Odukpani road as an economic emergency, urges FG intervention

Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has described the Uyo-Odukpani Road as an economic emergency, just as he called on the Federal Government to urgently intervene in its rehabilitation. Otu lamented that the deplorable state of the road was hampering trade, industrial operations and inter-regional connectivity across the South-South. The Governor made the […] The post Gov. Otu describes Uyo–Odukpani road as an economic emergency, urges FG intervention appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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73 m. ago FG alarmed over deteriorating health of Nigerian facing trial in Benin, seeks Egbaji repatriation

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Federal Government has expressed concern over the failing health of Pastor Benjamin Egbaji, who is facing trial in the Republic of Benin. Egbaji, businessman and cleric from Cross River State, according to a statement issued in Abuja by the Special Assistant on Communication and New Media to the Minister of […] The post FG alarmed over deteriorating health of Nigerian facing trial in Benin, seeks Egbaji repatriation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Cross River Police Intercept Stolen Vehicle, Foil Armed Robbery In Calabar

The Cross River State Police Command has successfully recovered a stolen Toyota Camry, thwarting an attempt by suspected armed robbers to remove the vehicle from Calabar. The incident took place on Sunday night, October 5, 2025, involving a grey Toyota Camry with registration number YAD 549 ER, owned by Mr. Ikyum Mark of Etta Agbor […] The post Cross River Police Intercept Stolen Vehicle, Foil Armed Robbery In Calabar appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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47 h. ago Police Intercept Illicit Drugs, Arrest Suspected Robbers, Recover Pistols

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have intercepted a truck with Reg. No. 3BGT 18LG driven by one Dennis Uruma, a 52-year-old male of Igalamela local government area, Kogi State and recover large quantities of suspected illicit drugs. A patrol team of “Eagle Net Special Squad”, Asaba, led by the commander, SP Danyaya Yunusa, […]

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53 h. ago Delta police intercept truck load of illicit drugs, arrest driver

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Operatives of the Delta State Police Command in a sting operation have intercepted a truck load of drugs, arresting the driver in the process. The suspect was apprehended by a patrol team of Eagle Net Special Squad, Asaba, led by Commander SP Danyaya Yunusa, working in synergy with the office […] The post Delta police intercept truck load of illicit drugs, arrest driver appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Police Intercept Over 100 Jerrycans Of Petrol In Anti Smuggling Operations

The Nigeria Police Force has intercepted more than 100 jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, in separate anti-smuggling operations targeting cross-border economic crimes. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, explaining that the arrests and seizures were carried out by operatives of the Border […] The post Police Intercept Over 100 Jerrycans Of Petrol In Anti Smuggling Operations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago State congress: C’River PDP decries conflicting directives from party headquarters

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party Venatius Ikem has decried the conflicting correspondences from the party headquarters following the state congress of the party. The state chairman who decried the development said such an action aims to mislead members and weaken the unity of the party. “We […] The post State congress: C’River PDP decries conflicting directives from party headquarters appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago State congress: Cross River PDP decries conflicting directives from party headquarters

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party Venatius Ikem has decried the conflicting correspondences from the party headquarters following the state congress of the party. The state chairman who decried the development said such an action aims to mislead members and weaken the unity of the party. “We […] The post State congress: Cross River PDP decries conflicting directives from party headquarters appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Petrol Smuggling Attempt Fails As Police Intercept Over 100 Jerrycans

It was discovered that the suspect was attempting to smuggle the petroleum product across the border into Niger Republic. The post Petrol Smuggling Attempt Fails As Police Intercept Over 100 Jerrycans appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago Cross River govt drums up support for Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State Government has urged Nigerians, particularly Cross Riverians, to support President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and Governor Bassey Otu’s initiatives. State Commissioner for Information Dr Erasmus Ekpang made the call during the 65th Independence Anniversary celebration in Calabar. Ekpang said the anniversary theme, “Nigeria@65: all hands on […] The post Cross River govt drums up support for Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Police Foil Kidnapping, Armed Robbery Attempt On Nasarawa Highway

Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command have foiled a kidnapping and armed robbery attempt along the Keffi–Akwanga highway and arrested a suspect in the offensive. The suspects were said to have blocked the busy highway at a spot near Angwan Mayo community on September 30 in a bid to carry out their nefarious activities. […]

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6 d. ago Reps Committee Lauds Firm’s Safety Standards At Calabar Power Plant

The House of Representatives Committee on Safety Standards and Regulations has commended the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) for upholding high safety standards at the Calabar Power Plant in Odukpani, Cross River State. On Monday, the Committee gave the commendation after an on-the-spot assessment of the 565MW facility, noting significant improvements since its last […]

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7 d. ago Cross River Governor Vows To Boost Voter Registration Ahead Of 2027 Elections

  Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has pledged to fully support the ongoing Continuous Voters’ Registration (CVR) exercise organized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The Governor’s message was delivered on Tuesday, by his aide, Dr. Michael Abuo. Dr. Abuo serves as the State Co-ordinator for the African Union Development Agency/New Partnership […] The post Cross River Governor Vows To Boost Voter Registration Ahead Of 2027 Elections appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Your leadership lit a path that guides us today – Otu extols ex

Bassey Otu, Cross River State governor, has felicitated former Governor Donald Duke on the occasion of his 64th birthday, describing read more Your leadership lit a path that guides us today – Otu extols ex-Gov Duke at 64

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8 d. ago Gov Otu pledges stronger support for Judiciary, declares open 2025/2026 legal year

Bassey Otu, Governor of Cross River State, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to strengthening the judiciary as the state read more Gov Otu pledges stronger support for Judiciary, declares open 2025/2026 legal year

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8 d. ago PDP disowns Cross River congress, says attendees ‘hallucinating’

Tribune Online PDP disowns Cross River congress, says attendees ‘hallucinating’ The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has disowned the state congress conducted in Cross River State last Saturday... PDP disowns Cross River congress, says attendees ‘hallucinating’ Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Cross River 2024 Budget performs 85 per cent, 2025 will be 90 per cent

Otu Otu Ita, the Special Adviser to Governor Basssey Otu on Budget Monitoring and Evaluation, has stated that the 2025 read more Cross River 2024 Budget performs 85 per cent, 2025 will be 90 per cent -SA Budget

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8 d. ago PDP’s Venatius Ikem pledges to bridge gaps at the national level

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party in Cross River State, Venatius Ikem, has pledged to bridge the gaps at the national level of the party and ensure party unity. He made this commitment at the State Secretariat of the party in Calabar after being sworn in for another term alongside […] The post PDP’s Venatius Ikem pledges to bridge gaps at the national level appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Cross River PDP Returns Venatius Ikem As Chairman, Elects Other Exco Members

The Cross River State chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Barr. Venatius Ikem, has been reelected for a second term of four years. Venatius Ikem was reelected alongside 38 other members of the State Executive Council of the party during the 2025 State Congress of the party, held on September 27, 2025, at the […]

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8 d. ago NiMet forecasts nationwide rainstorms, warns of flood risks in Benue, Taraba, Cross River

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has projected widespread rainstorms and thundery weather across the country from Monday through Wednesday, with read more NiMet forecasts nationwide rainstorms, warns of flood risks in Benue, Taraba, Cross River

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