The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Cross River State Command, has listed five local government areas in Cross River State with the highest Cannabis cultivation in the state. Akamkpa LGA tops the list, followed by Odukpani, Ikom, Boki and Yakurr LGAs, in this order. Rachel Umebuali, a Commander of Narcotics and head of the…
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Cross River State governor, Bassey Edet Otu, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, describing his passing as a monumental national loss and the end of an era defined by uncommon discipline, personal sacrifice, and unwavering devotion to the ideals of nationhood. In an emotion-laden condolence message issued on…
It is with deep sorrow that we acknowledge the tragic accident that occurred at Ikwette community by Obudu Ranch Resort bottom hill, Cross River State, on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The unfortunate incident resulted in the loss of four lives and injuries to nine others. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends…
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In a sting operation led by the Cross River State Security Adviser, O. U. Obono, a retired Major General of the Nigerian Army, the Cross River State Government, CRSG, scores of young men suspected to be foreign miners who invaded some communities in Yakurr Local Government Area, were arrested Saturday morning as many of them…
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The Cross River State Government has dissolved the Cross River State Council of Chiefs. In a press release made public not too long ago and signed by Anthony Owan Enoh, Secretary to the Cross River State Government, the release says the state governor “…approved the immediate dissolution of the State Council of Chiefs. The action…
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Cross River State governor, Bassey Edet Otu, has approved the immediate suspension of two clan heads, HRH Etinyin Ekpenyo I’mng Ekpo Asuquo, Clan Head of Atimbo and HRH Etinyin Archibong Ita Le’Nelson, Clan Head of Akansoko, both in Akpabuyo Local Government Area, for “unacceptable acts of insubordination.” A press release signed by Gill Nsa, Chief…
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