Government Takes Firm Stance on Mining GOVERNOR Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State has declared a total ban on illegal mining across the state, citing the need to restore order and protect communities from the negative impacts of unregulated operations. The measure exempts only miners with verified federal approvals, marking a clear line between […]
NCS Cracks Down on Fuel Smuggling in Cross River IN a major crackdown on petroleum smuggling, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) auctioned 14,375 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) on Wednesday in Calabar. The fuel had been intercepted en route to Cameroon by the agency’s special anti-smuggling taskforce, Operation Whirlwind. Deputy Comptroller Abubakar Aliyu, National […]
Government Moves Against Infrastructure Sabotage THE Cross River State Government has ordered an immediate suspension of all scrap-related activities across the state following a surge in vandalism and related crimes. The announcement was made in Calabar by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Ededem Ani, who said the decision was prompted by growing concerns […]
Relief Reaches Troubled Communities THE National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), through its Uyo Operations Office, has begun distributing relief materials to victims of recent windstorms and communal clashes in Cross River Central Senatorial District. The exercise took place simultaneously in Obubra and Ikom Local Government Areas on Monday, a strategic decision taken in view of […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH Oil Dispute Reignites Between Neighbouring States THE protracted dispute over offshore oil wells between Akwa Ibom State and Cross River State has resurfaced, with both governments restating sharply divergent legal and political positions. While Akwa Ibom authorities insist no oil wells have been reallocated, Cross River Governor Bassey Otu says “fairness must […]
THE Cross River State Police Command has confirmed the discovery of eight corpses at a local embalming facility in Isong Inyang Community along the Calabar–Ikom Highway, triggering an ongoing investigation and the arrest of a mortician. Police spokesperson, ASP Eitokpah Sunday, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Friday, revealing that operatives acted on […]
Magistrates Resume Suspended Industrial Action MAGISTRATES in Cross River State, under the aegis of the Magistrates Association of Nigeria (MAN), on Monday resumed their previously suspended industrial action over the state government’s failure to address outstanding welfare and work-related demands. The association said the decision followed the expiration of the deadline it gave the government […]
Stakeholders Raise Public Health Concerns Over Open Defecation in Cross River STAKEHOLDERS in the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector have raised fresh concerns over the continued practice of open defecation in Cross River State, warning that it poses serious public health risks, contaminates water sources and erodes human dignity. The concerns were expressed during […]
State Records Major Tourism Revenue The Cross River State Government has announced that it generated an estimated ₦17.4 billion from the 2025 edition of the Calabar Festivals and Carnivals, underscoring the growing economic significance of the annual cultural event. The figure was disclosed in a report released by the Managing Director of the […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH Cross River Discovers Sporting Gems at Niger Delta Games Trials CROSS River State has recorded a major breakthrough in identifying new sporting talents during the recently concluded state trials for the 2nd Niger Delta Games. The trials, held in the Central Senatorial District, aimed to select athletes for the state finals […]