Police foil kidnap attempt, arrest 3 suspects in Calabar
Cross River Police have foiled a kidnap attempt and arrested three suspects in Calabar, recovering firearms and launching a manhunt for fleeing accomplices.
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Senate clarifies no new states created amid social media claims
The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has clarified that no new states have been created, contrary to viral social media reports claiming the approval of 12 additional states.
Ogoja open defecation free certification begins for 207 communities
Cross River State has commenced the Ogoja Open Defecation Free certification for 207 communities under the RUWATSSA-UNICEF sanitation programme to improve hygiene and public health.
OPINION: Natasha’s Gate Show: Big Sister Nigeria, Season One
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. By. Anietie Ukpeh, Ph. D On Tuesday, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan fulfilled her bold promise to “resume” at the Senate. And indeed, resume she did—at the gate. Like a heroine from a low-budget soap opera, she arrived with a ragtag entourage that followed her as eagerly as children once followed the Pied Piper of…
Mega Empowerment: Otu Splashes N250 million Lifeline on 500 Retirees, Targets N500 million for 1,000
Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey (right) doing the launch. By Anietie Akpan The Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu’s “People First” agenda, has been taken to another level as he splashed N250M lifeline grant on 500 retirees for economic rebirth. This first launch is for Cross River South Senatorial district and it is…