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Nigeria: Court Jails Nigerian Professor for Five Years for Sexual Harassment

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The professor was being prosecuted by the ICPC for sexually harassing female students in the University of Calabar where he worked.See the Story

Calabar · Calabar

"IGP Approves Appointment Of Orvenonne Ikwen" — Superintendent Becomes New National Coordinator Of POCACOV

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of Superintendent of Police Orvenonne Ikwen as the new National Coordinator of the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), a key national initiative focused on preventive policing and community engagement. The appointment, announced on Saturday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, is in line with the IGP’s vision of modern,…See the Story

Calabar · Calabar

Cross River Revokes Movement Permit for Miyetti Allah

The Cross River State Government has revoked a cattle movement permit previously issued to the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, which allowed the transport of cattle from Ebonyi State through Cross River to Cameroon.The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Livestock, Aquaculture and Fisheries Development, Hon. Emmanuel Anom, and released to newsmen in Calabar on Sunday.According to the statement, the revo…See the Story

PadBank Mobile Outreach Joins Other Activists To Mark Commencement Of 16 Days Of Activism In Cross River

PadBank Mobile Outreach Joins Other Activists To Mark Commencement Of 16 Days Of Activism In Cross River By Uket Oka, Calabar PadBank Mobile Outreach Tuesday joined millions of activists across the world to mark the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence held in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is an annual global campaign calling for the prevention and eliminat…Calabar · Calabar Read Article

16 Days Of Activism: Cross River NUJ Calls For Stronger Protection Of Women, Girls

16 Days Of Activism: Cross River NUJ Calls For Stronger Protection Of Women, Girls By Uket Oka, Calabar The Cross River State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has renewed its call for collective responsibility, stronger protection systems, and increased accountability in safeguarding the rights and dignity of women and girls in Nigeria. The State Chairman of NUJ, Comrade Archibong Bassey made the call on Tuesday as the union jo…Activism · Calabar Read Article

Archbishop Isong Says Nigeria Lacks Political Will To End Terrorism, Needs US Assistance

The General Overseer of Christian Central Chapel International (CCCI), Eight Miles, Cross River State, Archbishop Emmah Isong has stated that Nigeria currently lacks the political will to conquer terrorism. Isong, who is also the National Vice President of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) South South Zone, further stated that the planned intervention in the rising insecurity in the country is from God. He made the assertions during an int…Archbishop · Cross River Read Article

In Cross River, An elderly man who was accused of Murder was forced into a coffin with C0rpse Lying Dead.

The video, which first appeared online on November 19, 2025, showing a group of young people abusing an elderly man while background voices can be heard speaking Bekwarra. A frightening viral video that shows an elderly man inside a casket next to a body has prompted authorities in Bekwarra Local Government Area, Cross River State,Cross River · Cross River Read Article

How volunteer community rangers lead the fight for Ekuri Forest, Cross River survival - EnviroNews - latest environment news, climate change, renewable energy

At dawn, Festus Olory steps into the forest he has spent half his life protecting. Dressed in a faded green uniform and armed only with a machete, he joins other volunteer rangers – the Ecoguards – on patrol through the muddy paths of the Ekuri rainforest in Cross River State. They listen for the whine of chainsaws, the crack of trees about to fall, or shouts of intruders. Olory, 45, has done this work for 25 years without pay. “I am doing this…Climate Change · Cross River Read Article

The Names As Gov Otu Appoints New Team To Revive Cross River’s State Sports Sector

Governor Bassey Edet Otu has announced the appointment of a new Sports Commission leadership team, tasking them with rebuilding the state’s sports ecosystem and restoring its competitiveness. The governor said the appointees are expected to “fix sports, support our youths, and make Cross River shine again.” The newly named members are Etta Lawrence Itanya, who will serve as Chairman; Queen Gladys Festus; Hon. Njarani Gabriel Ushie; Sunny Ndep Eb…Cross River · Cross River Read Article

C’River residents urge strict implementation of police withdrawal from VIPs

Some residents of Cross River have called for strict implementation of the presidential directive to withdraw police officers on from.....Calabar · Calabar Read Article

Cross River Revokes Movement Permit for Miyetti Allah

C’River Govt Dismisses Rumoured School Closure, Says Academic Activities Continue

The Cross River State Government has dismissed rumours suggesting that schools in the state have been directed to shut down over security concerns, describing the reports as false and misleading. The rumour began after the Federal Government ordered the closure of its schools across the country over increased abduction of students. Also, states’ schools across the north have been shut to contain the spread of abduction. However, the Cross River …Calabar · Calabar Read Article

Former Yala Council Chairman, Hon. Chief Gabe Ugor, Dies at 59 - Latest Nigeria News

Akahi News learnt from a report from theleaderng that a former Chairman of Yala Local Government Area in Cross River […] The post Former Yala Council Chairman, Hon. Chief Gabe Ugor, Dies at 59 appeared first on Latest Nigeria News - Akahi News.Yala · Yala Read Article

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Nigeria: Court Jails Nigerian Professor for Five Years for Sexual Harassment

"IGP Approves Appointment Of Orvenonne Ikwen" — Superintendent Becomes New National Coordinator Of POCACOV

Cross River Revokes Movement Permit for Miyetti Allah

PadBank Mobile Outreach Joins Other Activists To Mark Commencement Of 16 Days Of Activism In Cross River

16 Days Of Activism: Cross River NUJ Calls For Stronger Protection Of Women, Girls

Archbishop Isong Says Nigeria Lacks Political Will To End Terrorism, Needs US Assistance

In Cross River, An elderly man who was accused of Murder was forced into a coffin with C0rpse Lying Dead.

How volunteer community rangers lead the fight for Ekuri Forest, Cross River survival - EnviroNews - latest environment news, climate change, renewable energy

The Names As Gov Otu Appoints New Team To Revive Cross River’s State Sports Sector

C’River residents urge strict implementation of police withdrawal from VIPs

Cross River Revokes Movement Permit for Miyetti Allah

C’River Govt Dismisses Rumoured School Closure, Says Academic Activities Continue

Former Yala Council Chairman, Hon. Chief Gabe Ugor, Dies at 59 - Latest Nigeria News

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PadBank Mobile Outreach Joins Other Activists To Mark Commencement Of 16 Days Of Activism In Cross River

16 Days Of Activism: Cross River NUJ Calls For Stronger Protection Of Women, Girls

Archbishop Isong Says Nigeria Lacks Political Will To End Terrorism, Needs US Assistance

In Cross River, An elderly man who was accused of Murder was forced into a coffin with C0rpse Lying Dead.

How volunteer community rangers lead the fight for Ekuri Forest, Cross River survival - EnviroNews - latest environment news, climate change, renewable energy

The Names As Gov Otu Appoints New Team To Revive Cross River’s State Sports Sector

C’River residents urge strict implementation of police withdrawal from VIPs

Cross River Revokes Movement Permit for Miyetti Allah

C’River Govt Dismisses Rumoured School Closure, Says Academic Activities Continue

Former Yala Council Chairman, Hon. Chief Gabe Ugor, Dies at 59 - Latest Nigeria News

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