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“Let’s Get Busy! No One Knows The Next Minute”, Jarigbe Tells C’River Politicians

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“Let’s Get Busy! No One Knows The Next Minute”, Jarigbe Tells C’River Politicians

Cross River North senator, Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, has taken to his verified Facebook page to lay down critical advice to politically elected officials from Cross River State and all other politicians in the state, currently embroiled in a phantom fight for political visibility and relevance ahead of a distant 2027 general elections. “I strongly think…

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UNICROSS Alumni Welcome New Pro – Chancellor And VC 

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UNICROSS Alumni Welcome New Pro – Chancellor And VC 

The University of Cross River State, UNICROSS, Alumni Association has welcomed the appointment of Fidelis Ugbo, Esq. as Pro-Chancellor/ Chairman of the Governing Council of the institution, just as it is pleased with the appointment of American Fulbright Scholar and Professor of Organic Chemistry, Francisca Bassey, as Acting Vice Chancellor.  Inyali Peter and Njang Ndoma,…

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“It Is Outrageous For Marian Market To Be Bringing In Only N40,000 Monthly” – Calabar Mayor

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“It Is Outrageous For Marian Market To Be Bringing In Only N40,000 Monthly” – Calabar Mayor

James Anam, Mayor of Calabar Municipality, says “it is outrageous for a market as big as the Marian market in Calabar, to be bringing in N40,000 (forty thousand naira) monthly as cumulative revenue to government.” Anam who made this disclosure while speaking as guest on local radio station, HIT 95.9 FM, Calabar, added that “even…

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The Peril Of Unnecessary Political Struggle In Yakurr Politics: A Call For Sanity And Unity

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The Peril Of Unnecessary Political Struggle In Yakurr Politics: A Call For Sanity And Unity

In recent times, the pages of social media platforms have become a battleground for political propaganda, inundated with self-serving narratives propagated by various image launderers.  These narratives pit major political figures, including Eteng Jones, Senator representing Cross River Central, Yibala Igiri, Chairman, Yakurr LGA, Cyril Omini, member, Criss River State House of Assembly, representing Yakurr…

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Richard Edoki, Nigerian-Born Broadcast Journalist Nominated For UK Radio Award

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Richard Edoki, Nigerian-Born Broadcast Journalist Nominated For UK Radio Award

Nigerian-born UK-based broadcast journalist, Richard Edoki, has been shortlisted for “Best Newcomer at the National Hospital Radio Awards 2025.” Edoki, a Cross Riverian from Abi LGA, known popularly as Richybongo, was named a finalist in the Best Newcomer category at the National Hospital Radio Awards 2025, organized by the Hospital Broadcasting Association (HBA), annually to…

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Fleeing Illegal Foreign Miners Invade Cross River Forests, Locals Fear Clashes May Occur

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Fleeing Illegal Foreign Miners Invade Cross River Forests, Locals Fear Clashes May Occur

Several illegal miners, suspected to be foreigners, were late Sunday evening, reported to be roaming vast forests in Yakurr, Abi and Biase local government areas, apparently on the run, after the Cross River State Government, CRSG, declared their operations illegal and began arresting hordes of them. Locals in the area who called www.calitown.com, reported sighting…

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