Cross River monarch arrested for alleged cult activities
A team of the State Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Police have reportedly arrested the Paramount Ruler of Yakurr local…
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“We feel pained and insulted” | Efik people distance self from Biafra
The Efik Leadership Foundation (ELF) has warned the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to desist from including the Efik people…
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[The Presidential Blog] Professor Osinbajo’s statement condemning the violence in Cross River
There have been reports of wanton destruction of lives and property in Cross River. This is as a result of…
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Osinbajo orders security agencies to stop communal violence in Cross River
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has condemned the loss of lives and property as a result of the recent communal conflict…
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150 people dead, 14,000 displaced in Cross River land dispute
One hundred and fifty people have been confirmed dead after a three-day war between two communities in Cross River over…
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Hausa, Fulani are safe in Cross River – Ayade
Cross River Governor, Ben Ayade, has assured that the Hausa/ Fulani in the state are safe. Speaking through his special…
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After 28 days as Acting President, here’s a brief report of Osinbajo’s performance
by Alexander O. Onukwue It has been four weeks since President Muhammadu Buhari left Nigeria for London on an indefinite…
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Gov. Ben Ayade hosts Acting President ‘Yemi Osinbajo as he commissions milestone projects in Cross River (OFFICIAL PHOTOS)
Acting President, Prof. ‘Yemi Osinbajo today embarked on an official visit to Cross River to commission milestone projects undertaken by…
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How happy are residents with #CrossRiverWeKnewCampaign results so far?
by Alex Onukwue Last week, disgruntled Cross Riverians took to the streets to express their accumulated displeasure at the dire…
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Is Osinbajo’s visit to Calabar a bid to calm frayed nerves?
by Alex Onukwue Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has arrived Cross River for a one-day visit to the state. According to a…
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YNaija Analysis: What’s the sense in states celebrating 50 years?
The past few weeks have been a flurry of activities in Lagos and Rivers States as they celebrate the 50th…
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I want to become president and change Nigeria – Donald Duke
A former governor of Cross River state, Donald Duke, said on Tuesday that he has interest in becoming Nigeria’s president…
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Police disperse peaceful protesters with teargas in Cross-River (PHOTOS)
The Nigerian police, has reportedly dispersed some peaceful protesters in Calabar, Cross-River. According [email protected], the protesters were attacked with teargas…
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The people of Cross River are more cross with Ben Ayade than the angry bull in his new logo
The people of Cross River are angry. So angry! Their Governor, Professor Ben Ayade, is not acting his title according…
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Gov. Ben Ayade looks like he doesn’t know what he’s doing in Cross River
by Alex Onukwue It has not been a happy year for Ben Ayade, Governor of Cross River. A conspiracy of…
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Gov. Ayade orders appointees to wear made-in-Calabar clothes
by Omoleye Omoruyi The Cross River State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade, on Thursday, ordered political appointees to start to patronising…
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Nigerian army denies killing 8 armed youth in Cross River
The 13 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Calabar has debunked a report that its troops killed eight armed youths in Ikot-Offiong…
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Cross River pays May salaries to celebrate Workers’ day
by Azeez Adeniyi In celebration of World Workers’ day, the Cross River State government has paid its workers their May…
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Meningitis kills 12-year-old boy in Cross River
by Azeez Adeniyi The Cross River State government on Wednesday confirmed the death of a 12-year-old boy following an outbreak…
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Submit bailout report in 5 days, Senate tells Cross River govt
The Senate Committee on States and Local Government Administration has issued a five-day ultimatum to the Cross Rivers Government to…
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These are the best and worst Nigerian governors in 2016
It’s hard to compare state governors considering their peculiar circumstances – income disparity, insecurity, and varying stages of development. But…
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Cross River workers condemn payment of December salary on first day
Civil Servants in Cross River State on Friday protested a move by the state governor, Ben Ayade to pay their…
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Re: Where is Discardious? It is making progress
by Grace Ihejiamaizu I currently serve as Team Charis coach and write this response on their behalf. Your article, questioning…
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Cross River governor appoints 1,106 advisers in one day
Cross River Governor Prof. Ben Ayade on Tuesday appointed 1,106 persons to fill various positions, The Punch reports. The appointments would…
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Cross River uncovers N650m ghost workers’ scam
The Cross River State Government has uncovered about N650 million from 3,000 ghost workers for the months of June and July,…
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Hadiza Bala Usman, Asuquo Ekpenyong, Mark Okoye II… See the #YNaijaPowerList for Politics
As the annual #YNaijaPowerList enters its 5th year, we bring you the most influential young Nigerians under 40 who are braving…
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Diezani bribe: Abia INEC commissioner detained by EFCC
Mr. Sylvester Ezeani, the Resident Electoral Commissioner of Abia State has been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
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Macwrites Spelling Bee Challenge announces change in 2016 championship schedule
The organising and administrating council of The Macwrites Spelling Bee Challenge have announced a readjustment to the 2016 championship schedule….
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How a church tortured two children for being ‘witches’
Two children accused of being witches have been rescued by Basic Rights Counsel Initiative, a Calabar-based child’s rights organisation. The rights…
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The late 5: These are the stories that drove the conversation today
These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. 1. Ace producer, OJB Jezereel goes home Popular producer…
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10 MASSOB members arrested, detained for unknown reasons
10 members of the Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), were reportedly arrested by security forces…
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Opinion: Governor Ben Ayade and his romance with APC
Tuesday, March 30, 2016 is a day Cross Riverians especially residents of Calabar, the capital city of Cross River State…
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APC not nervous over Supreme Court ruling – Odigie-Oyegun
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) John Odigie-Oyegun, has said that the party is not nervous or…
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Cross River governor forfeits salary; deputy, commissioners follow suit
Cross River State governor, Ben Ayade, has reportedly forfeited 80 per cent of his salary in order to accommodate the…
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Commissioner nominees to take ‘integrity and aptitude’ test in Cross River
Those nominated for appointments as commissioners in Cross River state will have to take compulsory integrity and aptitude test. This…
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Imoke: I have no ambition to be PDP national chairman
by Ranti Joseph With the crisis happening within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) top shots, there have been rumours making…
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I will be the first poor man to govern Cross River – Is Senator Ayade trying to pull a GEJ?
by Azubuike Azikiwe Remember the famous “I grew up with no shoes” campaign line of President Goodluck Jonathan? It earned…
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“I am not in an opposition party” || Is the Cross River governor-elect in denial?
by Kolapo Olapoju The governor-elect of Cross River state is apparently in a state of denial. Senator Ben Ayade of…
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Opinion: The probability of Mr. Fani Kayode’s 23 states claim is very low
by Abdulmumin Ajia, Ola Adeola Both of the two major gladiators in this contest would most probably meet the constitutional…
Read MoreDid you know that there was an attempted jail break in Calabar today?
by Ranti Joseph An undisclosed number of inmates on Friday gained entry into the armoury of the Calabar Prison, Cross…
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Immigration parades 40 illegal immigrants in Cross River
by Ranti Joseph The Cross River State command of the Nigeria Immigration Service has on Thursday paraded 40 illegal immigrants…
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Arrest and prosecute anyone caught buying PVCs – APC tells INEC
by Ranti Joseph All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River on Thursday, February 12, enjoined the Independent National Electoral Commission…
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Ebuka Obi-Uchendu profiles Mo Abudu: With Mo, what you see is what you get (Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2014 Nominee)
by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu In 2006, I had only been out of the Big Brother Nigeria house for a few days, when…
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: No shaking, GEJ will rep PDP in 2015 | 12 APC governors pitch tent with Buhari | How Edwin Clark’s wife won in Ogun | More stories
As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today….
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Shame to bad people… Nuhu Ribadu wins in Adamawa | Before nko… Ladoja is Oyo AP gov candidate | No be lie… Kwankwaso trusts his deputy pieces | More stories
As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today….
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@akinyemilaw: #Afrif2014- My thoughts on Nollywood, African cinema, lawyers and Afriff
by Akinyemi Ayinoluwa “Movies are a heightened reality” – Steven Spielberg “When less than everything has been said on a…
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South-South group accuse Northern politicians of sponsoring #BokoHaram
by Azubuike Azikiwe A group, ‘The South-South Consolidated Forum’ has accused the elites of the north of sponsoring Boko…
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Fayose goes cold on Assembly, freezes their accounts | ‘We keep our promises,’ Fashola borrows bank slogan | Ogun senators check out of APC | More stories
As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today….
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Why GEJ delayed his 2015 declaration | Abuja locked up for his declaration | Oyo PDP has no anointed one | More stories
As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today….
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How did Nigeria come to have 743,000 refugees within its borders?
by Isi Esene The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has recorded about 743,062 persons that were internally displaced by conflicts…
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Kate Henshaw to contest under PDP, as Rotimi Amaechi of APC says he advised her to join politics
by Kolapo Olapoju The elections are nigh, the absurd as well. Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw unveiled her campaign poster on…
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Vincent Enyeama reacts to Super Eagles loss against Congo
by Isi Esene Super Eagles safe hands, Vincent Enyeama has sent a message of encourage to his team-mates and Nigerian…
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I knew the Eagles would lose – Stephen Keshi
by Akan Ido Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has expressed his displeasure at the performance of the team during yesterday’s…
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Fresh Kid: Introducing Didee Eta (LOOK, LISTEN, READ)
by Kolapo Olapoju Didee Eta is a Nigerian born RnB/Soul vocalist, from Cross river state. He initially wanted to…
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Attention, youth ‘corpers’: NYSC announces plans for 7 states under Boko Haram attack [DETAILS]
by Mayowa Aboah The National Youth Service Corps has announced the redeployment of corps members from seven northern states. The…
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