Interrogating Cross River’s two years of socio-economic struggles
By KALU OKORONKWO With Cross River State marking Governor Bassey Otu’s second year in office on May 29, 2025, there are compelling reasons to critically evaluate his administration’s performance under the All Progressives Congress, APC. After two years in office, economic indicators in Cross River State show a discontent as Otu’s optimism and the public’s pessimism […]
Gunmen kidnap traditional ruler, kill aide in C’River
The traditional ruler of Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River, HRM Maurice Edet was on Sunday night abducted by gunmen at his residence in the council area.
Cross River governorship: PDP heads to Supreme Court
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River says it will contest Wednesday’s Appeal Court judgment that affirmed Gov. Bassey Otu as the winner of the March 18 governorship election in the state.
Cross River community protests non-reinstatement of suspended traditional ruler
Clan heads of Mbume Blocs in Etung Local Government Area of Cross River have protested the non-reinstatement of the suspended paramount ruler of the local government, Dr Emmanuel Ojong.
Why PDP performed woefully in Cross River —Chieftain
A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Cross River State, Barrister Essien Ita, on Wednesday 29th March, said that the abysmal performance of the party in the just concluded elections was due to the refusal of the state exco to respect the zoning principle that had existed since 1999.
C’River: Thugs invade INEC collation centre, disrupt process in Ogoja
“One of my colleagues is still been treated in the theatre and I pray he comes out alive as heavy stones and planks were used on him.”
Army rescues abducted Cross River Commissioner 35 days after kidnap
Troops of 13 Brigade Nigerian Army Calabar deployed for Operation Akpakwu, have rescued the abducted Commissioner for Women Affairs in Cross Rivers, Associate Prof Gertrude Nnanjar Njar after 35 days in captivity.
LG Chairman in Cross River dies a day to election
“She attended a series of meetings to prepare for tomorrow’s presidential election. She held some meetings yesterday close to the night. She showed no signs of exhaustions or sickness when she retired later in the evening.”
Storms displace 1,326 households, destroy 463 houses in Cross River
By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar At least 1,326 households have been displaced while 463 houses in three local government areas in Cross River State have been destroyed by windstorm. The 1,326 households were affected as a result of the effect of the windstorm, which Vanguard gathered, occurred in Yala, Obudu and Ogoja, all in the Northern […]
We’re having discussions on zoning, reclaiming C’River from APC — Imoke
By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Cross River State has disclosed that it was having robust discussions on zoning in its bid to reclaim the state from the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, come 2023. Arising from its caucus meeting attended by major stakeholders of the party, including ex-governors, Sen. Liyel […]
Sacked 20 C’River lawmakers: Police mount heavy security at CRSHA complex
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, Ike Uchechukwu & Peter Okutu A Tactical Unit of the police, in the early hours of yesterday, mounted heavy security at the Cross River State House of Assembly complex, following Monday sack by a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, of two federal lawmakers and 18 members of the Cross River State […]
