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Man Impregnates His 13-Year-Old Daughter in Cross River - Newsy People

Cross River · Cross River

Man Impregnates His 13-Year-Old Daughter in Cross River - Newsy People

A man identified as “Prayer” has allegedly impregnated his 13-year-old biological daughter in Ediba Community, Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State. According to journalist and activist, Agba Jalingo, the suspect was asked by the community to pay a fine of one hundred and fifty thousand (150,000) Naira and marry the victim as punishment for the sacrilegious act. A source alleged that the mother of the pregnant teenager had separat…See the Story

The Nigerian Army @162: A Testament to Sacrifice and National Unity By Sani Kukasheka Usman

Cross River · Cross River

The Nigerian Army @162: A Testament to Sacrifice and National Unity By Sani Kukasheka Usman

Every July, the Nigerian Army reaches another significant milestone. This year, as we observe Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2025, we honor an institution that has served as a pillar of national unity, courage, and nationhood for 162 years. NADCEL, first celebrated in 1978, commemorates the Army's establishment and the first shot fired at Garkem Town, Cross River State, marking the start of the Nigerian Civil War. It's also an opportunity See the Story

Dennis Nya Becomes Hot Prospect After Zesco United Exit

Calabar · Calabar

Dennis Nya Becomes Hot Prospect After Zesco United Exit

Nigeria international defender Dennis Nya has officially parted ways with Zesco United, sparking immediate interest across top African leagues ahead of the 2025/26 football season. After a stellar campaign in the Zambian Super League, the 28-year-old centre-back departs the Ndola-based giants as a free agent following failed contract extension talks. Nya, who was voted Zesco United’s Most Consistent Player and Fans’ Player of the Year for the 20…Read Article

WHAT IS THE END OBJECTIVE OF THE SANYANG DEEP SEAPORT PROJECT? – Foroyaa Newspaper

What are the stages of its implementation? What is the status of the company implementing the project? What concessions have been given by government to the company and for how long? What benefits are to be derived by the country? Would the benefits be more than what the country used to derive when Gambia Ports Authority was under Gambian management? These are the questions Foroyaa will seek to answer in assessing the cost and benefit of the dee…Calabar · Calabar See the Story

StatePress NG: Incident at Calabar New Secretariat Branch of FCMB

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Cross River govt to clamp down on illegal borehole drillers

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Cross River State government has emphasised the need for the water sector to be regulated. Authorities said a statewide crackdown on illegal borehole drilling activities is imminent. Commissioner for Water Resources, Barrister Mensah gave the indication while addressing officers and members of the borehole drillers association who called on him in his office. Mensah disclosed that the governor has now assented to the State Water Regulatory Law o…Regulation · Cross River Read Article

UNICROSS VC Appointment: Alumni Association Backs Prof. Bassey, Seeks Governor Otu’s Support

The Alumni Association of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), has endorsed the Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Francisca Bassey, for confirmation as the substantive Vice Chancellor of the institution. The National Secretary of the Association, Hon. Njang Ndoma, in a statement made available to DAYLIGHT REPORTERS in Calabar Cross River State capital Monday said the association unanimously resolved to support Prof. Bassey, during an emer…Calabar · Calabar Read Article

Youths Under NDDC Internship Programme To Protest Non Payment Of 5 Months Allowances

Youths Under NDDC Internship Programme To Protest Non Payment Of 5 Months Allowances By Dennis Udoma, Uyo Niger – Delta youths under the “NDDC Youth Internship Programme” have concluded plans to picket the Niger – Development Commission (NDDC) headquarters in Port – Harcourt, over non payment of arrears of monthly stipends. The youths, also plotted to barricade the Commission’s offices in their respective States, before taking the action against…Delta · Cross River Read Article

Unical clinical lecturers calls off strike

Clinical lecturers at the University of Calabar, under the aegis of the Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria, have called off their indefinite strike.The lecturers embarked on the industrial action on June 13, 2025, to protest what they described as their deliberate exclusion from the ongoing selection process for the position of Vice Chancellor.According to them, the university’s governing council refused to amend a job advert…Calabar · Calabar Read Article

Nigerian Hospital Chief Accused of Falsifying Age to Remain in Office – Media Talk Africa

A storm is brewing at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital in Calabar, Nigeria, where the acting Chief Medical Director, Dr. Theo Onyuku, is facing allegationCalabar · Calabar Read Article

Abang denies sponsoring violence in Cross River communities

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Pius Abang, a former House of Representatives aspirant for Ikom/Boki federal constituency in Cross River State, has denied allegations that he sponsored the recent violent attacks on residents of Boje and Isobendeghe communities in Boki local government area. He described the allegations as baseless and illogical, given his significant farming interests []The post Abang denies sponsoring violence in Cross River commuCalabar · Calabar Read Article