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Cross River: Why we refused 35 Americans entry into Calabar
Cross River State government has dismissed as untrue, news of an alleged Airpeace flight carrying 35 Americans or any other flight making a purported landing at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport on Monday evening.
Nigerian states take measures on virus pandemic
Various states across the country are taking measures to checkmate the COVID-19 pandemic from spreading. But some residents are defying the stay-at-home order to prevent being affected by the virus.
Cross River bans religious gatherings
The Cross River State Government on Saturday banned all religious gatherings of more than five persons in the state.
Cross River bans religious gatherings of more than five persons
The Cross River State government on Saturday banned all religious gatherings of more than five persons in the state.
PDP chieftain rejects governor’s appointment
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River, Yibala Inyang, has rejected his appointment as a special assistant to Governor Ben Ayade on agriculture.
Cross River governor mourns late Senator Rose Oko
Cross River State Governor, Professor Ben Ayade, has described as shocking and sad the death of Dr Rose Oko, the senator representing Cross River North in the Senate.
Cross River declares state-wide total lockdown
Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has declared a total lockdown in the state, as part of measures to contain the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state.
Kidnapped UCTH staff regains freedom in Calabar
Christiana Ekanem, a staff of University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, who was kidnapped in her home in Calabar on March 10, has regained freedom.
Nigerian government lauds governor’s agro-industrial revolution in Cross River
The Minister of Agriculture, Mr Sabo Nanono, has commended the agro-industrialisation initiative of Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River.
Former VP Sambo hails President Buhari over border closure
Former Vice President Namadi Sambo has commended President Muhammadu Buhari over the border closure, describing it as one of the most impactful policies of the administration.
Calabar garment factory to produce NYSC uniforms
Cross River owned Calabar Garment factory has procured order for the production of 8,000 pairs of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) uniforms.
Cross River governor meets police chief over kidnapping, other security issues
Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has taken security issues in his State to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, in Abuja.
Cross River begins sensitisation following confirmation of coronavirus in neighbouring Cameroon
The Ministry of Health, Cross River State, has stepped up its sensitisation campaign on the coronavirus, otherwise known as Covid-19, after two infections have been reported in Cameroon.
Cross River clergies urge NJC not to confirm Justice Eneji as acting chief judge
Some clergies under the aegis of Concerned Gospel Ministers in Cross River, have urged National Judicial Commission (NJC) not to confirm Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State nominee, Justice Maurice Eneji, as acting Chief Judge of the State.
AFRIFAC: 54 countries to attend Africa’s biggest festival in Calabar
The Cross River Government on Thursday announced its plans to host Africa’s biggest festival, which would be attended by 54 African countries in Calabar.
NBA condemns swearing in of Cross River acting CJ against NJC recommendation
The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has condemned the swearing in by Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State, Tuesday of Justice Maurice Eneji as the acting Chief Judge of the state.
Central bank, association task rice farmers in Cross River on loan repayment
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) on Tuesday charged rice farmers in Cross River on loan repayment.
Amnesty urges Nigeria to drop treason charges against Agba Jalingo
Amnesty International has asked the federal government and Cross River government to drop treason and other charges against Nigerian journalist, Agba Jalingo.
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Layi Babatunde: Restriction is good, but palliatives are needed
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