Saturday, June 27, 2026

Cross River State

May 3, 2026

Oil Theft: Navy uncovers illegal refining sites, seizes equipment in Rivers, Bayelsa

Mr Folorunsho said the operations had significantly degraded the capacity of criminal elements.

Illegal crude oil refining site
April 21, 2026

Cross River records COVID-19 case, says victim Chinese worker with Lafarge

Mr Ayuk said, “We are, however, happy to report that he is doing well.”

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April 19, 2026

APC will be stronger, more united in 2027: Gov Otu

Mr Otu said the party is banking on federal projects and its governance record to strengthen its position in Cross River State.

Governor Bassey Otu
April 16, 2026

Group plans 1.5 million-man march for Tinubu, Otu in Cross River

Mr Ironbar added that Messrs Tinubu and Otu deserved a second term to consolidate on their achievements.

Tinubu with Otu
April 6, 2026

Easter fun-seekers urge Nigerians to enjoy life, avoid mental sickness

They appealed to Nigerians to make the most of their circumstances.

Amusement park
March 22, 2026

Injured victims in Calabar gas explosion rise to 60

Mr Ayuk said victims with minor burn injuries would be transferred to the General Hospital, Calabar, to ease pressure on the teaching hospital.

Calabar gas explosion
March 16, 2026

There’ll be violence if Nigerian leaders continue to use forged certificates for elections: Peter Obi

“If we continue down this path, violence may become the future of our democracy,” said Mr Obi. “We must recognise that fraud and violence cannot create true leadership.”

Bola Tinubu and forged Chicago State University certificate (Credit: Ahmed Oluwasanjo/Peoples Gazette)
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 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 3, 2026

NGO facilitates 500 Cross River out-of-school girls’ return to school 

Abatang said that many adolescent girls in Cross River Abatanghad dropped out of school due to the stigma of early pregnancy.

Ms Favour Abatang addressing beneficiaries of her initiative