How Zone 6 Police detained, remanded late officer’s wife without court hearing in Calabar

How Zone 6 Police detained, remanded late officer’s wife without court hearing in Calabar

…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…

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Commercial drivers down tools over excessive tax, harassment, alleged extortion in Cross River

Commercial drivers down tools over excessive tax, harassment, alleged extortion in Cross River

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…

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Ugep-Idomi Crisis: Gov. Otu Summons Traditional, Political Leaders, Others

Ugep-Idomi Crisis: Gov. Otu Summons Traditional, Political Leaders, Others

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…

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Cross River community expresses concern over alleged unauthorised entry of Cameroonian forces

Cross River community expresses concern over alleged unauthorised entry of Cameroonian forces

Danare community in Boki Local Government Area, Cross River State, was thrown into a state of panic earlier Tuesday following an incursion by over 200 officers of the Cameroonian Armed Forces. According to Macualey Avenue, a Facebook user, the officers, who were reportedly armed and in full military uniform, entered the Nigerian territory without following…

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