Cross River: Ritual killings resurface ahead of 2027 elections
Observations over the last 11 years have shown that in Cross River State, cases of alleged ritual killings tend to increase as general elections draw near, with women accounting for more than 90 per cent of the reported victims. Our Correspondent, Emma Una, highlights the ugly trend in the last decade.
Man buried in mud, baby swept away, 10 perish as pains ‘rain’ in Calabar
A family lost four children and another family, a father was buried in the mud while trying to salvage his children from being swept away
How an Imo monarch’s homecoming ended in tragedy
Armed men intercepted their car somewhere along the route. Moments later, the vehicle was engulfed in flames. He was burnt beyond recognition
Blood on Oghara Farm Road: Delta’s kidnap kingdom, where trip to harvest cassava could cost your life
Before negotiation began, they sent bread, tins of sardine, milk, cigarettes, weed, Tramadol tablets, a crate of malt drink, sachets of water
Lagos Govt intervenes after alleged threats against widow, arrests suspect
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has intervened in the case of a 28-year-old widow, Tosin, who allegedly faced threats, intimidation and attempts to dispossess her of her late husband’s property eight days after his death. The intervention followed a viral video shared on Tuesday by activist Harrison Gwamnishu on his X handle, in […]
C’River LG workers storm governor’s office over 11 months’ unpaid salaries
Newly employed local government workers in Cross River State have staged a peaceful protest in Calabar over 11 months of unpaid salaries, urging Governor Bassey Otu to approve their enrolment on the state payroll.
