Calabar, Cross River State – Dr Damilola Fagboro, Director, International Academy of Forensic (IAF) on Thursday in Calabar asserted that the use of forensic analysis could help Cross River in efficient gratuity payment. Fagboro stated in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the sideline of the ongoing five-day training on “Forensic…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — In an increasingly hostile environment for the press, journalists worldwide continue to face life-threatening pressures and violence, underscoring the urgency of the 10th International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists (IDEI), which opens today in Addis Ababa. Hosted by UNESCO and marking two decades since the creation of the…
Awka South, Anambra State — Ezinano Community in the Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State has announced a ₦10 million reward for any information that could lead to the arrest of those behind the brutal killings of 16 people during the Onwa Asaa festival in the neighbouring Nibo community. This disturbing incident is…
Calabar, Cross River — In a gesture aimed at strengthening ties with the media and supporting their essential work, Cross River State Governor Bassey Edet Otu on November 1, fulfilled his promise to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) by handing over a brand-new, 14-seater Innoson Motors bus to the Union. The presentation took place…
Calabar, Cross River State – The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has delivered over 30 boats to riverine communities across Cross River State, providing critical support to residents recovering from recent severe flooding. This development, announced by Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, the Commissioner representing Cross River State on the NDDC board, is aimed at alleviating…
Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force has launched an investigation into an alleged assault and threat to life involving Hon. Alexander Mascot Ikwechegh, the representative for Aba North and South Federal Constituency in Abia State. The incident reportedly occurred on October 27, 2024, in Abuja, when Mr Stephen Abuwatseya, a Bolt driver, was delivering a…
The Cross River State Representative to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke, has called for a people-centric approach to leadership as the All Progressive Congress (APC) officially flagged off its campaign for the forthcoming local government elections. The event, which was held at the Ikom Township Stadium, marked the launch…
Calabar, Nigeria—In a recent development highlighting concerns over civic rights and press freedom in Nigeria, journalists and civil society organizations are raising alarm over the Nigeria Police’s handling of a case involving journalist Frank Ulom, publisher of The Converseer. The police summoned Ulom without informing him of his alleged offence and the identity of his…
By Kelvin Obambon The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Cross River chapter has charged security agencies, political parties and other key stakeholders to ensure peaceful conduct of the local government elections slated for November 2nd, 2024. The Council gave the charge during a press conference at the NUJ Press Centre, Calabar on Saturday. State…
Cross River State Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has threatened legal action against UNICAL (University of Calabar) if the institution continues refusing to comply with the state tax laws. This was disclosed by Mr Ayi Okon, Director of Compliance in Cross River’s IRS during the official pasting of Non-tax Compliance Stickers at different spots in UNICAL…
