C’River gas explosion victims rise to 60 as commissioner assesses burn injuries
The number of victims from a gas explosion in Calabar, Cross River State, has increased to 60, as health officials assess the situation.
Buildings destroyed, 40 injured in Lagos, Cross River explosions
Explosions related to tanker accidents in Lagos and Cross River states have resulted in over 40 injuries and one fatality.
C’River governor visits Calabar explosion scene, promises support for victims
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State visited the site of a gas explosion in Calabar, offering assurances of government support for the affected victims.
Gas station explodes in Calabar, injures residents, destroys property
An explosion at a gas station in Calabar, Nigeria, injured several residents and destroyed nearby properties.
City Boy Movement distributes food palliatives to Cross River residents
The City Boy Movement distributed over 5,000 boxes of food palliatives to residents of Cross River State, supporting both Muslim and Christian communities.
Cross River disburses loan
Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has launched a N500 million loan initiative aimed at supporting entrepreneurs and enhancing economic resilience within the state.
C’River governor disburses N500m business loans to entrepreneurs
The Cross River State Governor has allocated N500 million in business loans to support entrepreneurs in the state.
Nigeria: Ex-Rep Member Dumps PDP for ADC in Cross River
Former House of Representatives member Eta Mbora has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Cross River, citing internal party crises as a reason.
Nigeria: Ex-Rep Member Dumps PDP for ADC in Cross River
Former Nigerian lawmaker Eta Mbora has defected from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) amid ongoing internal crises within the PDP.
2027: Kwara, Cross River mandate resignation for officials seeking office
The Kwara State Government has mandated civil servants aiming to contest in the 2027 elections to resign from their positions, a directive echoed by Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu for political appointees.
C’River engages traders and others to shape new trade policy
Cross River State's Ministry of Commerce conducted a stakeholders engagement to develop a trade policy reflecting the needs of various community members.
C’River will be cleanest again – Commissioner
Cross River State’s Commissioner for Environment, Moses Osogi, is optimistic about restoring the state’s reputation as Nigeria's cleanest through improved waste management initiatives.
C’River governor orders appointees to resign ahead of 2027 elections
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has ordered political appointees intending to run in the 2027 elections to resign by March 26, 2026.
Cross River Rail boss tells inquiry CFMEU 'purposefully' caused disruptions
The CEO of Cross River Rail accused the CFMEU of intentionally causing delays and budget issues during the construction of Queensland's major infrastructure project.
DSS arrests gunrunner with 832 rounds of ammunition in Cross River
Operatives of the Department of State Services in Nigeria arrested a suspected gunrunner with 832 rounds of ammunition hidden in food items in Cross River State.
Obi condemns attack on ADC secretariat in C'River
Peter Obi condemned the attack on the African Democratic Congress secretariat in Cross River State, calling it an assault on democracy.
The body of a missing soldier in the Santiago River was found in Peru
The body of Ecuadorian soldier Édgar Efraín Tenelema Ochoa, who went missing after a river accident, was discovered in Peru, leading to cross-border coordination efforts.
Thugs disrupt ADC secretariat opening in C’River
Political thugs disrupted the opening of an African Democratic Congress (ADC) secretariat in Bakassi Local Government Area, Cross Rivers State, resulting in chaos and property damage.
Israel strikes bridge over Litani River in Lebanon
Israel has conducted an airstrike on a bridge over the Litani River in Lebanon, intensifying cross-border tensions.
Lawmaker facilitates N40m grant for 400 small businesses in Cross River
Nigerian Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong has facilitated a grant of N40 million to support 400 small businesses in Cross River, providing each beneficiary with N100,000.
Army foils ambush in Cross River, kills four gunmen
The Nigerian Army thwarted an ambush by suspected criminals in Cross River State, resulting in the deaths of four gunmen during their response to a communal dispute.
VIDEO: coati hitches a ride with fishermen to cross river in MT
A coati was seen hitching a ride with fishermen while crossing the Xingu River in northern Mato Grosso, Brazil.
Russian attack causes cross-border pollution of Dnister River
A Russian military attack has led to pollution in the Dnister River due to a leak of technical oils, affecting both Ukraine and Moldova.
C’River to ban open defecation in public places
The Cross River House of Assembly has passed a bill banning open defecation in public places to improve sanitation and public health.
Nigeria: Can Benin and Nigeria Turn Fragile River Blindness Gains Into Irreversible Elimination?
Leaders from Benin and Nigeria met to discuss cross-border strategies for eliminating river blindness, emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts due to the shared nature of the disease and its vectors.
ADC alleges plot to hijack party in Cross River
The African Democratic Congress in Cross River State accuses unidentified individuals of attempting to take over the party's structure without leadership approval.
Cross River begins deworming campaign for school children
The Cross River State Government has launched a deworming campaign aimed at protecting school-age children from intestinal worm infections.
Mob Sets Blaze on Transformer Vandal Alive in Cross River
A young man suspected of vandalizing a transformer in Calabar, Nigeria, was killed by a mob who set him ablaze before police arrived.
ADC factions clash in Cross River
A violent clash between two factions of the African Democratic Congress in Cross River State led to police intervention to restore order.
C’River LG workers protest nine-month salary delay
Workers of the Cross River State Local Government Service Commission protested at the Governor's Office due to nine months of unpaid salaries, calling for urgent government intervention.
2027: C’River sports commission unveils support group for Tinubu, Otu
The Cross River State Sports Commission has created a grassroots support group to back the re-election bids of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Bassey Otu in 2027.
NDDC warns traditional rulers, youths against vandalising projects in C’River
The Niger Delta Development Commission has cautioned traditional rulers and youths in Cross River State against the vandalism of its development projects.
C’River slashes ticket charges for drivers, restricts VIOs to offices
The Governor of Cross River State has reduced transport ticket charges for drivers and limited the operations of Vehicle Inspection Offices to their designated locations.
Cross River bans illegal mining after PUNCH report
Cross River State has implemented a ban on illegal mining activities in response to a report highlighting its negative impacts.
I expected twins, shocked four babies came out — Mother detained over N3m bill
A mother from Cross River State, Nigeria, experienced the surprise of delivering quadruplets instead of twins and faces difficulties paying the hospital bill of N3 million.
C’River governor bans illegal mining, orders 24-hour surveillance after PUNCH report
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has banned illegal mining, directing immediate measures for surveillance to address security and environmental challenges in the sector.
Bridge over the Morava River in Břeclav Region addressed by road workers from both countries. The South Moravian workers will prepare the project for construction approval
Road workers from the South Moravian region are collaborating with their counterparts to prepare a construction project for a bridge over the Morava River in the Břeclav area.
Cross River Assembly suspends lawmaker over alleged domestic assault
The Cross River State House of Assembly has indefinitely suspended lawmaker Dickson Agbor over allegations of domestic assault.
C’River assembly suspends lawmaker over domestic violence allegations
The Cross River State House of Assembly has indefinitely suspended lawmaker Dickson Agbor due to allegations of violent conduct related to domestic violence.
Navy conducts defence exercise to secure waterways
The Nigerian Navy conducted a harbour defense simulation training exercise in Calabar to enhance troops' readiness against potential harbor threats.
Customs to auction 14,375 litres of smuggled petrol in Cross River
The Nigeria Customs Service plans to auction 14,375 litres of smuggled petrol intercepted by its Special Anti-Smuggling Taskforce in Cross River.
Immigration officer found dead in C’River apartment
A 30-year-old immigration officer was found dead in his Calabar apartment, with police reporting no signs of foul play at this stage.
One dies, others injured as two trucks collide in Cross River
A truck driver has died and several others have been injured in a collision involving two trucks on the Calabar–Itu Federal Highway in Cross River, Nigeria.
From ‘clean and green’ to filth and fury: Calabar waste crisis triggers epidemic fears
Calabar, Nigeria's once cleanest city, is currently facing a severe waste crisis with growing piles of refuse causing public health concerns.
During a storm, woman uses an excavator to cross a river to go to the hospital for dialysis
A woman in Bahia, Brazil, used an excavator to cross a flooded river to reach a hospital for dialysis amid severe storms.
Nigeria: Eno Meets Tinubu Over Oil Wells Dispute With Cross River
Governor Eno of Akwa Ibom State met with President Tinubu to discuss the ongoing dispute over oil wells with Cross River State.
Suspected attackers set Catholic church records, cars ablaze in C’River
Attacks on St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Cross River, Nigeria, resulted in the destruction of church records and vehicles by suspected arsonists.
Efik professionals push for fair oil-well allocation
The Efik Professionals group in Nigeria has endorsed the scientific verification of oil wells in Cross River State, seeing it as a remedy for historical economic injustices.
C’River APC pledges support for Otu, Tinubu’s re-election
The All Progressives Congress in Cross River State has expressed strong support for Governor Bassey Otu and President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections, commending the peaceful conduct of recent party congresses.
CSOs, experts urge review of C’River forestry law to curb crime, deforestation
Civil Society Organizations and stakeholders in Cross River are advocating for an overhaul of the state's forestry laws to combat crime and deforestation effectively.