11 h. ago Soldiers rescue eight kidnapped Cameroonians, 80 militants surrender in Cross River

The Defence Headquarters, on Monday, said troops of Operation UDO KA have rescued eight Cameroonian nationals abducted by sea pirates along the Ikang waterways in Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State. The military high command said the Cameroonians were rescued during an offensive operation carried out by troops in the coastal area. Also Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-rescue-eight-kidnapped-cameroonians-80-militants-surrender-in-cross-river/

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39 h. ago Police arrest three over killing of suspected robber in C’River

Police in Cross River arrest three suspects involved in a mob action in Calabar against an alleged robber who later died. Authorities condemn the act. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-three-over-killing-of-suspected-robber-in-criver/

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7 d. ago C’River to commence 2026 Measles–Rubella, HPV vaccination campaign February

Cross River State is launching a free Measles-Rubella and HPV vaccination campaign from Feb 4-15, 2026, to protect children and adolescent girls. Read More: https://punchng.com/criver-to-commence-2026-measles-rubella-hpv-vaccination-campaign-february/

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9 d. ago PICTORIAL: 82 Militants Lay Down Arms, Embrace Amnesty In Cross Rivers

Armed militants operating in Akpabuyo local government area of Cross River State have voluntarily surrendered their weapons and embraced the state government’s amnesty programme. According to a statement signed by the Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, Headquarters 13 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Major Yemi Sokoya, the surrendered militants came from two separate camps. The first […]

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1 week ago Armed Forces Day: Otu reaffirms support for veterans, families

Bassey Otu, Cross River State governor, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare of military veterans, widows and families read more Armed Forces Day: Otu reaffirms support for veterans, families

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1 week ago Soldiers kill seven suspected criminals, rescue kidnap victim in Kaduna

Troops in a Kaduna security operation neutralized seven suspected criminals, rescued a kidnap victim, and recovered arms in Kaura Local Government Area. Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-kill-seven-suspected-criminals-rescue-kidnap-victim-in-kaduna/

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1 week ago Gov Otu’s chief of staff, NIPR partners to drive ethical communication in Cross River

The newly elected executive of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Cross River State Chapter, on Monday, paid a read more Gov Otu’s chief of staff, NIPR partners to drive ethical communication in Cross River

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2 w. ago Otu receives naval chief, recommits to strategic security partnerships

Bassey Edet Otu, Cross River State governor, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening security and deepening strategic partnerships, as read more Otu receives naval chief, recommits to strategic security partnerships

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2 w. ago Naval chief pledges to combat maritime crimes, secure Nigeria’s waters

The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has pledged to combat maritime crimes to ensure the safety and security of the country’s maritime environment. He disclosed this on Thursday during an operational visit to inspect facilities at the Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital and other projects in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State, Read More: https://punchng.com/naval-chief-pledges-to-combat-maritime-crimes-secure-nigerias-waters/

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2 w. ago Cross River State Police Command Announces New Public Relations Officer

The Inspector‑General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has approved the appointment of ASP Sunday Eitokpah Akata as the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the Cross River State Police Command. ASP Akata, a native of Edo State, was commissioned as an Assistant Superintendent of Police in 2022 after completing a five‑year training […]

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3 w. ago Governor Otu’s Vision Turns Calabar Carnival Into Economic Boom – Chief Whip

Chief whip of the Cross River State House of Assembly and member representing Boki two state constituency, Dr Hilary Bissong, has hailed Governor Bassey Otu for the spectacular 20th anniversary celebration of Carnival Calabar. In a statement titled “Celebrating Excellence: Governor Otu’s December of Culture, Unity and Growth,” Bisong described the 2025 edition as “historic […]

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3 w. ago Jobs, Trade, and Tinapa: Inside Governor Otu’s economic plan for the new year

Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has called on Cross Riverians to sustain unity and collective purpose as read more Jobs, Trade, and Tinapa: Inside Governor Otu’s economic plan for the new year

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4 w. ago DSS arrests kidnappers who abducted, killed neurology professor in 2023

DSS operatives have arrested two suspects linked to the 2023 abduction and murder of Professor Ekanem Philip-Ephraim in Cross River State. Read More: https://punchng.com/dss-arrests-kidnappers-who-abducted-killed-neurology-professor-in-2023/

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4 w. ago JUST IN: DSS Arrests Suspected Killers Of Professor Ephraim In Cross River

The suspects were apprehended at a medical facility in Cross River State on December 27, while planning to kidnap another medical bigwig. The post JUST IN: DSS Arrests Suspected Killers Of Professor Ephraim In Cross River appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 w. ago DSS Arrests Suspected Killers Of Professor Ephraim In Cross River

The suspects were apprehended at a medical facility in Cross River State on December 27, while planning to kidnap another medical bigwig. The post DSS Arrests Suspected Killers Of Professor Ephraim In Cross River appeared first on Channels Television.

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