Lagos, Nigeria – The Kaaro Oojiire ÌmÍ Oodua Foundation (KOOOF), a group of Yoruba elders, has expressed deep concern over the alarming rise in ritual killings and body parts harvesting in the Southwest region of Nigeria. In a statement issued on Thursday, the foundation described the spate of gruesome murders as a “shameful episode” that…
By Magnus Effiong The government of Cross River State has explained why it has so far given out about N50 millions as grants to hoteliers and restaurant operators in the State. PillarToday reports that in a Tourism Award event held at the Monty Suit, Calabar, Thursday, 20 hoteliers were given N1million each while each of…
By Anietie Akpan The minor brush between Fulani herdsmen and farmers in Okoyong Usanga Abasi, Ikot Essien, and Atang Mbakara Okoyong communities in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State has been brought under control. The State Commissioner of Police, Gyogon Grimah said there was “a little brush” between the locals and some Fulani…
Calabar, Nigeria – Legal practitioner Augustine Uka has advocated for a review of Nigeria’s law that mandates the prosecution of individuals who attempt suicide, proposing instead that such individuals be rehabilitated. Uka made the call during a one-day lecture organised by the Frigate Deck of the National Association of Seadogs (NAS) in Calabar, marking the…
Calabar, Nigeria – The Calabar Division of the Industrial Court has declared the Cross River State Special Allowances Law No. 2, 2023, for some Public Office Holders Law unconstitutional, invalid, null and void and of no effect whatsoever. Converseer reports that the law stipulates special allowances to former Governors, Deputy Governors, Speakers and Deputy Speakers….
By Our Reporter Calabar South local government council has mapped out measures to float a cluster of neighborhood organisations to curb insecurity. The Council Chairman, Pastor Patrick Archibong, who dropped the hint while addressing a town hall meeting organized by leaders of Ward 10, directed ward leaders to mobilise youths in their respective wards to…
