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Two women identified as Violet Mbala Ekor and Helen Isieg have died after delivering in the home of a woman who claimed to be a prophet in Ikom local government area of Cross River State. The women completed their ante-natal care in the Primary Health facilities in Nkarasi, Aabanyom ward of...

A 35 year-old man from Ikot-Okpora village in Biase Local Government Area of Cross River State, Okon Ubem, has allegedly killed his wife, Eka Imaobong, after having sex with her in the farm. The suspect, who will soon be charged to court for murder, is also accused of killing his eight...

The Nigerian Navy and Police clashed yesterday in Cross River state. Channels TV quoted a police source as saying the Naval officers burnt down a Police Station and some officers. The misunderstanding between the two parties reportedly started at a police checkpoint, opposite the Navy...

Ben Ayade, Governor of Cross Rivers state today ordered all political appointees to buy Made-in-Calabar clothes. The Governor gave the order after receiving samples of finished products from the Calabar Garment Factory; PUNCH reports. Ayade said, “Henceforth, starting from today, all...

A couple in Cross River state have been arrested for for allegedly selling their six-year old daughter for N400,000. Cross River state Commissioner for Police, Hafiz Inuwa, said the suspects were arrested on April 26 following a tip off. Inuwa said the couple sold their daughter in order...

Cross River State Commissioner for Water Resources, Mr Gabriel Odu-Orji was kidnapped by unknown gunmen on Sunday at Effionawan Street in the Mayne Avenue area of Calabar-South. An eye witness, Bassey Asuquo, said “At around 12pm today, I was in front of one restaurant waiting for a friend...

5 State Governors belonging to the Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP have defected to the Ali Modu Sheriff faction of the party. According to VANGUARD, at least 5 of the 11 governors in the PDP, are openly engaged with the Senator Ali Modu Sheriff leadership of the...

Justice Okoi Ikpi-Itam, Chief Judge of Cross River State is dead. She died on Saturday, March 18 at the age of 63 after a brief illness. Cross River State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade, paid a courtesy visit to the family immediately after his death; PM NEWS reports. He described the deceased...

Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade, on Wednesday shed hot tears. The Goverbor wept while discussing the plight of the Bakassi people with Federal Commissioner, National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons in Nigeria, Hajia Sadiya Umar Farouq, in his office in...

A young inspiring girl has been found in Cross River State engaging in a roadside business to see herself through school. The young girl is simply identified as Vicky, who sells newspapers to pay her fees. According to Vanguard, Vicky, who said she started selling newspapers when she was...

The Association of Cross River State Local Government Pensioners has lost 28 members from June, 2016 till date, due to non-payment of their pension entitlements. The Chairman of the association, Mr Okosin Bassey, made the claim in a statement he issued in Calabar on Wednesday. He blamed the...

Former Cross River State Governor, Donald Duke and His Wife Onari attended the Bikers Festival in Calabar, in grand style. See PHOTOS :

Cross River state governor Ben Ayade and his wife Dr. Linda attended the Bikers Festival, one of the side events at the ongoing Calabar Carnival. See photos of the Governor and his wife turning up:

Demand for Nigerian-grown rice has risen in Calabar amidst rising cost of imported grains. Local rice looks set to take over kitchens this Christmas, according to an investigation by News Agency of Nigeria. “It is cheaper, more affordable and even sweeter than foreign rice. So I cannot spend...

Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State today revealed that his wife Dr. Linda Ayade was a virgin when he married her. According to NIGERIAN TRIBUNE, the Governor made the disclosure during the 2016 World Aids Day. He advised youths to stop engaging in sex before marriage as it is the best...

Cross River state Governor, Ben Ayade gave away $25,000 and a brand new car to the Winner of the Miss Africa beauty contest. Twenty three year old Neurite Mendes from Angola,emerged winner of the maiden edition of Miss Africa beauty pageant organised by the Cross River State government...

Cross River State governor, Prof. Ben Ayade, on Tuesday appointed 1,106 persons into various positions. The positions were in the categories of special advisers, special assistants, personal assistants as well as the chairmen and members of boards, commissions, departments and agencies. The...

Cross River State governor, Ben Ayade on Monday said that the state government is to float an airline, to be called “Cally Air,” a plan which is said to be part of its tourism investment drive. Ayade made this known in Calabar yesterday while playing host to a consortium of Indian investors...

Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has revealed that he loves President Muhammadu Buhari's style. Addressing newsmen Ayade said, “I am in love with the style and ability of President Muhammadu Buhari as leader of Nigerians. He does not see himself as a party leader but as father of...

The Cross River state governor, Prof. Ben Ayade, has suspended the Commissioner for Water Resources, Ntufam Gabe Odu Ojie, and the Managing Director of the state water board, Dr. Oju Igile for not reporting to work as at 9am, noting that the suspension would be a strong warning to errant...