Friday, June 26, 2026

Calabar

March 9, 2026

LG retirees urge Cross River assembly to pass pension bill amid payment delays

Mr Okosin said many retirees struggled to survive due to irregular pension payments.

CROSS RIVER HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
March 7, 2026

Cross River govt bans VIO from road operations 

The governor said the measures were approved after a meeting with key transport stakeholders.

VIO
March 5, 2026

Cross River tricycle operators protest extortion, multiple taxation

The tricycle operators claimed they were being compelled to pay unexplained levies at different locations within the city.

Tricycle operators in Cross River State
February 24, 2026

Cross River magistrates suspend strike, give September deadline

The magistrates resumed strike on February 8 over alleged welfare issues and the state government’s non-fulfilment of promises made in 2023.

Justice Akon Ikpeme
February 17, 2026

Gov Otu seeks fair treatment over oil wells amid FG’s re-listing process

Governor Bassey Otu has said that Cross River deserves to be treated fairly in the re-listing of it as an oil-producing state.

Governor Bassey Otu
February 12, 2026

Group praises Tinubu’s harsh economic policies

Mr Abang, also the executive director of finance for the South-South Development Commission, urged Nigerians to be more patient with the current administration.

Tinubu waving hands
February 10, 2026

JOHESU vows fresh strike April if agreement implementation fails

Mr Icha said JOHESU was not demanding parity with doctors’ salaries but seeking a fair review based on government salary templates.

JOHESU
January 30, 2026

25 million Nigerians require humanitarian assistance annually: FG

At least 25 million Nigerians require humanitarian assistance annually, the humanitarian minister, Bernard Doro, says.

Displaced Nigerians
January 29, 2026

Drivers’ union distributes free fuel, tyres to members in Cross River

The chairman said that 30 drivers received a 10-litre gallon of fuel each, while seven drivers got brand new tyres.

Motor park
January 23, 2026

Inadequate funding, limited manpower hinder technology use by Nigerian military: NCTC

He noted that Nigeria ranked 86 out of 117 countries in terms of digital well-being, with poor internet connectivity.

The National Counterterrorism Centre (NCTC)