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Cross River Flags Off 2025 Bikers Carnival

Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu reaffirms safety and tourism commitment as the 2025 Bikers Carnival kicks off in Calabar. International dignitaries and a diasporan witness the spectacle.

Three Drown in Benue River on Boxing Day

A Boxing Day picnic at River Buruku in Benue State turned tragic as three fun seekers drowned. The community mourns as bodies are recovered. Read more about the incident and the river's notorious history.

Cross River SAPZ to Empower 20,000 Beneficiaries

Cross River State aims to train 20,000 farmers in climate-smart agriculture, with 60% slots for youths, boosting cocoa, rice & cassava value chains. Learn how this initiative will transform the state's economy.

Super Falcons Star Spreads Christmas Joy in Abia

Super Falcons star Esther Okoronkwo celebrated Christmas in Abia State by giving out over ₦2 million to strangers and meeting Governor Alex Otti. Read about her heartwarming gesture.

Cross River Governor Otu Signs N961bn 2026 Budget

Governor Bassey Otu has signed the N961 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, focusing on infrastructure, education, and healthcare. The budget promises social stability and shared prosperity for Cross River State.

Two Teenagers Drown in Ibadan's Apete River

The Apete community in Ibadan mourns Abdullahi Sheriff, 15, and Adekitan Rasheed, 13, who drowned in a local river. Learn the details and urgent safety calls from residents.

Teenagers Drown in Apete River, Ibadan

Two teenagers, Abdullahi Sheriff (15) and Adekitan Rasheed (13), drowned in a river in Apete, Ibadan, on December 21, 2025. Read the tragic details and community warnings ignored.

Northern Elders Criticise Ex-APC Chairman, Back Gov Otu

Elders from Cross River North Senatorial District have publicly disowned former APC chairman Alphonsus Eba's remarks, calling them embarrassing. They reaffirm total loyalty to Governor Bassey Otu's administration. Read the full story.

Ohanaeze President Distributes Food to 1,000 in Calabar

Hon. Chief Chukwuemeka Egwuonwu, President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo in Cross River, donates millions in food to over 1,000 residents. The act fulfills a vow made during a life-threatening illness. Read the inspiring story of gratitude and cross-ethnic giving.

Navy Saves 20 from Burning Ship off Calabar

The Nigerian Navy rescued 20 crew members after their vessel, MV Chimba Express, caught fire on the Calabar waterways. One crew member remains missing as search efforts continue. Read the full report.

IWOC's 'Threads of Heritage' Book Marks 30 Years of Charity

The International Women's Organisation for Charity (IWOC) launched a landmark coffee table book, 'Threads of Heritage,' documenting three decades of multicultural philanthropy impacting over 300 Nigerian charities. Read the inspiring story.

FG Issues Bakassi Deep Seaport Compliance Certificate

Cross River Governor Bassey Otu receives Federal Government's compliance certificate for the $3.5 billion Bakassi Deep Seaport, hailing it as a game-changer for Nigeria's maritime economy. Read more.

FCDA Demolishes Abuja Estate Despite Court Order

Federal Capital Development Authority officials, with police, demolished structures in River Park Estate, Abuja, ignoring a court injunction. Read the full report on the escalating land dispute.

Cross River Enforces Vehicle Colours from Jan 31

Cross River State mandates all commercial vehicles to adopt state-approved colours and security numbers by January 31, 2026. Non-compliance will attract sanctions. The move aims to boost safety and uniformity.

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