By Frank Ulom The Cross River State Government (CRSG) has suspended the sales of tickets and collection of levies on inter-city transport operators in the state. The suspension followed shortly after a meeting between the Cross River State Government and the leadership of the Inter-City Drivers Association, which addressed concerns related to multiple ticketing and…
By Frank Ulom The Cross River State Government has extended the dusk-to-dawn curfew imposed on the disputed boundary between Idomi and Ugep communities in Yakurr Local Government Area by an additional one week, effective Wednesday, June 17, 2026. According to a statement by Erasmus Ekpang, PhD, Commissioner for Information, on Wednesday, the extension is aimed…
…as DIG Mbu demand release of CSP George Onah Ogar’s widow By Frank Ulom The detention and remand of Mrs Beatrice Ogar, widow of late police officer CSP George Onah Ogar, has sparked controversy, with retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, DIG Joseph Mbu (Rtd), calling on the Inspector General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan…
By Frank Ulom Commercial drivers in Cross River State have embarked on an industrial action over what they termed as ‘excessive taxation, harassment, and alleged extortion from security agencies. According to a notice of total shutdown and industrial action addressed to all commercial drivers, security agencies and the general public by the Cross River State…
By Frank Ulom The Government of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has summoned traditional leaders and political leaders from Yakurr Local Government Area for an emergency meeting over the communal clash between Ugep and Idomi communities that has claimed the deaths of many and loss of properties. According to a public service announcement by…
