13 h. ago Cross River: Police nab suspects, pledge peaceful festivities

The Cross River State Commissioner of Police, Rashid Afegbua, has reaffirmed the state’s preparedness for the upcoming Carnival Calabar, announcing the arrest of two suspects in separate operations as part of intensified crime-prevention efforts.

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34 h. ago Cross River Lawmakers Sack LG Chair, Orders Fresh Poll In 30 Days

The Cross River State House of Assembly has sacked the chairman of Bekwarra local government area council, Theresa Ushie, over allegations of gross misconduct. The decision came after the House of Assembly adopted the report of its Committee on Judiciary and Public Petitions. Eight councillors from Bekwarra Legislative Council filed a petition on May 19, 2025, […]

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34 h. ago BREAKING: C’River lawmakers sack LG chair over misconduct claims

The Cross River State House of Assembly has sacked Bekwarra LG Chairman, Theresa Ushie, following substantiated allegations of gross misconduct and corrupt Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-criver-lawmakers-sack-lg-chair-over-misconduct-claims/

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39 h. ago Police Nab Suspected Gang Leader Linked To Lawmaker’s Murder In Anambra

Justice, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, was abducted and subsequently murdered on December 24, 2024. The post Police Nab Suspected Gang Leader Linked To Lawmaker’s Murder In Anambra appeared first on Channels Television.

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63 h. ago Gov Otu visits Chief of Air Staff, seeks stronger security ties

Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State on Monday paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, at the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Headquarters in Abuja, where he reaffirmed the state’s resolve to deepen security collaboration for peace, stability, and national development. Welcoming the governor, […]

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66 h. ago Cross River gov’s aide, LG chairmen trade blame over revenue, others

The Senior Special Assistant on Media Research to Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State, Phylo Odu, has accused local government chairmen of lacking transparency in revenue management, allegedly undermining Otu’s administration despite enjoying unprecedented support and autonomy. In a statement on Monday in Calabar, the state capital, Odu lamented that the chairmen have become Read More: https://punchng.com/cross-river-govs-aide-lg-chairmen-trade-blame-over-revenue-others/

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5 d. ago Cross River Pushes For Tourism Investment As Calabar Carnival Turns 20

Arrangements are in top gear by the Cross River State Government to host the 20th anniversary of the Calabar Carnival with a focus on repositioning the state as West Africa’s leading tourism destination. Gov Bassey Otu disclosed this during the annual Christmas tree-lighting ceremony at Millennium Park, where he appeared alongside four former governors, Clement […]

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6 d. ago Police nab five suspected arms couriers, rescue kidnap victim in Kwara

Kwara police arrests five suspected arms couriers with 100 AK-47 rounds and rescues a kidnap victim in separate anti-crime operations across the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-nab-five-suspected-arms-couriers-rescue-kidnap-victim-in-kwara/

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6 d. ago Kwara: Police nab four bandits’ arms couriers, suspected kidnapping gang member

Operatives of the Kwara state Police command have arrested four suspected bandits' arms couriers and recovered 100 rounds of live AK-47 ammunition. 

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6 d. ago APC NWC Intervenes In Cross Rivers Chapter Crisis, Faults Attempt To Sack Party Chair

The crisis rocking the Cross River State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken another dimension as the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) has overturned what it described as an unconstitutional move by the State Executive Committee (SEC) members to remove the state chairman, Alphonsus Ogar Eba. The APC National Legal Adviser, Murtala […]

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6 d. ago Crisis rocks Cross Rivers APC as NWC faults SEC’s removal of state chairman

The All Progressives Congress, Cross River State, has been engulfed in crisis with the State Executive Council’s plan to remove the Chairman, Alphonsus Ogar Eba.

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7 d. ago Lawmakers Reject Bill To Ban Consumption Of Dog Meat In Akwa Ibom

A bill seeking to criminalise dog meat consumption in Akwa Ibom State has suffered a significant setback, as 25 out of the 26 members failed to support the motion. LEADERSHIP checks revealed that dog meat is a popular delicacy, mostly consumed with palm wine by most people in Akwa Ibom and neighbouring Cross River States. […]

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7 d. ago JUST IN: Five abducted Rivers varsity students regain freedom 

Five students from Rivers State University, abducted from their campus, have been rescued unhurt by police tactical teams. Efforts are on to nab the kidnap Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-five-abducted-rivers-varsity-students-regain-freedom/

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7 d. ago Akwa Ibom Lawmakers Reject Bill To Stop Dog Meat Consumption

A bill seeking to criminalise dog meat consumption in Akwa Ibom State has been rejected by 25 of the 26-member House of Assembly. Dog meat is a popular delicacy mostly consumed with palm wine by the people in Akwa Ibom and the neighbouring Cross River State. In major towns, cities, and villages, such delicacies, laced […]

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8 d. ago C’River inducts teachers, lauds FG’s support for primary education

Cross River State inducts 56 volunteer teachers to combat manpower shortages and improve primary education, with support from the Federal Government. Read More: https://punchng.com/criver-inducts-teachers-lauds-fgs-support-for-primary-education/

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8 d. ago Cross River eyes tourism boom as Carnival Calabar marks 20 years

Cross River State marks 20 years of Carnival Calabar, aiming to restore its place as West Africa’s top tourism destination with a global festival. Read More: https://punchng.com/cross-river-eyes-tourism-boom-as-calabar-carnival-marks-20-years/

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8 d. ago Cross River eyes tourism boom as Calabar carnival marks 20 years

Cross River State celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Calabar Carnival, aiming to restore its status as West Africa’s top tourism destination. Read More: https://punchng.com/cross-river-eyes-tourism-boom-as-calabar-carnival-marks-20-years/

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9 d. ago C’River children scared to return to school as panic persists over attempted abduction

Tension is now brewing at Government School, Ijibor in Bekwara Local Government Area of northern Cross River State has remain read more C’River children scared to return to school as panic persists over attempted abduction

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9 d. ago Police nab secessionist group member in Anambra, recover handcuff

Anambra police arrest a suspected secessionist group member, Emmanuel Osuigwe, in Ozubulu after he escaped from a criminal hideout. A handcuff was recovere Read More: https://punchng.com/police-nab-secessionist-group-member-in-anambra-recover-handcuff/

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1 week ago Governor Otu Honours Predecessors, Lights Up Christmas Tree To Usher In Yuletide Season

Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu, on Sunday night, honoured his predecessors as he switched on the 2025 Christmas Tree and festive lights at the Calabar Cenotaph, signalling the start of the Christmas season and a renewed spirit of unity and continuity in governance. Addressing a colourful gathering of residents, artistes and dignitaries, Governor […]

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