Conflict erupts in Cross River as armed herders seize farms and brandish AK-47 rifles at locals

Landowners and farmers in various Cross River settlements have voiced their concern about what they perceive as a persistent incursion of livestock and armed herders brandishing AK-47 weapons towards the villages. Locals in the Odukpani Local Government Area have reported seeing these occurrences often, with reports of crop damage and widespread panic. Ntan Obu is … Read more

Drugs were a factor in the son’s murder, according to a politician from Cross River

Bassey Ubi, the young man who murdered his father last Sunday, was heavily impaired by drugs, according to Cyril Omini, the legislator for Yakurr State Constituency. He announced this at today’s plenary session on the House floor. He urged State Security Advisor Major General Ubi (rtd) to step up the fight against drug abuse in … Read more

Chairman of the Cross River Council expresses worry regarding difficulties encountered during tenure

Mr. Kingsley Arikpo, one of the recently sworn-in chairmen of Cross River State local government areas, has expressed his concern about the significant difficulties he will face in his new role. According to Arikpo, he is hell-bent on finishing the job he started when he was elected. During the opening session of the 8th Legislative … Read more