President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been urged to intervene and resolve the ongoing conflict between Cross River State and Akwa Ibom State over oil wells, with Akwa Ibom Governor Eno emphasizing continued brotherhood despite the dispute.

The Cross River State Police Command has clarified that Hon. Ovat Agbor was not arrested but was invited to answer questions regarding allegations of domestic violence involving his wife.

The Cross River State Sports Commission has launched a grassroots group to mobilize support for President Bola Tinubu and Governor Bassey Otu’s 2027 bids. Read More:…

Commercial tricycle operators, popularly known as keke drivers, staged a protest on Thursday in Calabar, Cross River State, over exorbitant daily ticket rates and the activities of unauthorized taskforces in the metropolis. The post Calabar tricycle operators protest high ticket rates appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigeria Customs Service has announced plans to auction 14,375 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) that was seized from smugglers attempting to transport it to Cameroon in Cross River State.

An officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Benson Akpama, was found dead in his apartment in Calabar, Cross River State capital.

Efik Professionals commend Governor Bassey Otu's initiative for a scientific verification of oil-well allocations, aiming to correct historical injustices in Cross River State.

The Cross River State Assembly removed the Ogoja vice chairman, Yakubu, from office, despite a subsisting State High Court order he had obtained to prevent his removal.

Cyril Omini, a lawmaker in the Cross River State House of Assembly, confirmed that his petition to the Nigeria Police led to the recent arrest of former presidential aide Okoi Obono-Obla.

Magistrates in Cross River State are continuing their strike, stating that negotiations with the government regarding the provision of official vehicles for over 74 magistrates remain inconclusive.

Cross River State has launched a deworming campaign for children aged 5-14 to combat intestinal worms, improve health, and boost academic performance. Read More: https://punchng.com/cross-river-begins-deworming-campaign-for-school-children/

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has ordered a review of transport enforcement, announcing reductions in tickets and fines for commercial drivers as TRAMRA resumes operations.

Cross River State has imposed a total and immediate ban on all illegal mining activities, citing rising security and environmental concerns. Read More: https://punchng.com/criver-gov-bans-illegal-mining-orders-24-hour-surveillance-after-punch-report/

The Cross River State House of Assembly has indefinitely suspended lawmaker Dickson Agbor following serious allegations of domestic violence.

A community of about 1000 people in Igol-Ukpagada, Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria, is struggling with a desperate lack of access to clean drinking water.

By Moses Nosike In a bid to promote talents and skills among young Nigerians for self-reliance, Twin Concepts, an organisation that passionately supports youth empowerment has concluded Season 6 of Jungle Search Africa Edition (The Jungle Epic Edition), where Innocent Orok, a participant from Cross River state was crowned the winner. The youth programme which […] The post Talent hunt: Winners receive reward for Jungle Search Africa appeared first on Vanguard News.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State pledges full support for Governor Bassey Otu and President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid.

By Emma Unah CALABAR- A growing number of women are shattering stereotypes and taking to the wheel of commercial vehicles in Cross River State, effectively competing with their male counterparts for clients. From mini buses to long-distance trucks, these women are proving they can handle the road with the best of them. The driving force behind […] The post Women take to the wheel in Cross River  appeared first on Vanguard News.

Akwa Ibom State has rejected rumors of oil wells reallocation, citing Supreme Court rulings, while Cross River State demands fairness, arguing that the cession of Bakassi should not lead to a loss of its economic rights.

A violent clash between two African Democratic Congress (ADC) factions in Cross River State prompted police intervention to restore order and peace. Read More:…

Communities in Northern Cross River State have been rocked by incidents of arson, as youths hunting rats, snakes, and rabbits reportedly set several yam barns on fire while igniting bushes to flush…

The Cross River State House of Assembly has indefinitely suspended lawmaker Dickson Agbor following allegations of domestic assault, pending an investigation.

The Cross River State House of Assembly has indefinitely suspended Hon. Dickson Ovat Agbor, representing Obubra I State Constituency, due to allegations of violent conduct deemed unbecoming of a legislator.

The lingering dispute over oil wells between Akwa Ibom State and Cross River State has sparked a public war of words between Governor Umo Eno and former senator John Akpanudoedehe. The post Gov Eno, Akpanudoedehe clash over Akwa Ibom–Cross River oil wells dispute appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Nigeria has expressed concern over a rise in early morning drunk driving in Cross River state, with recent patrols revealing many drivers consume alcohol between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. before picking up passengers.

Civil Society Organizations and experts are calling for a review of Cross River State's forestry law, arguing that weak penalties are failing to deter illegal logging and have contributed to 60% deforestation in the region.

Nigeria's NSCDC has raised an alarm over increasing insecurity and the rising rate of attacks on critical national infrastructure by criminal syndicates in Cross River State.

Workers in Cross River State are threatening to protest due to unpaid salaries, citing that some employees have been paid while others have not.