…about 10 bridges in Section Two.” He also said work had progressed significantly on the Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Ogun, and Ondo sections of the project. According to him, Section Three, covering 75 kilometres from Calabar, is about 30 per cent complete, while Section Four, spanning 82 kilometres through Ogun and Ondo st…

…sacking all traditional rulersEarlier, Legit.ng reported that Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has reversed an earlier decision to remove the chairman of the state Traditional Rulers Council, extending the monarch’s tenure days after announcing a replacement.The development followed the emergence of two conflic…

Cross River has launched a weeklong awareness campaign aimed at combating preeclampsia and reducing maternal and neonatal deaths across communities in the state. The campaign, organised by the Cross River State chapter of the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) is themed, “Preeclampsia: The Unfores…

The Cross River State Government has paid five months’ salary arrears owed to workers of the Obudu Ranch Resort, weeks after employees staged a peaceful protest over the non-payment of their wages. The payment was confirmed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Obudu Ranch Resort,…

…of the 12th Synod of the diocese at the Holy Trinity Anglican Communion in Calabar, Cross River State. Egbe said the proposed integration of Sharia into Nigeria’s financial regulations would not guarantee transparency and accountability. He said, “This move will not enhance clarity, credibility, accountability, or tran…

…passengers with comfort while significantly reducing travel time between Akwa Ibom and Cross River States. He explained that the ferry service is only one component of a broader marine infrastructure programme that also includes the construction of a modern jetty, a fish processing plant and an integrated tourism hub a…

…National Electoral Commission (INEC). In May, the Wike-backed faction adopted former Cross River senator Sandy Onor as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election. Days later, the rival faction led by Kabiru Turaki announced former President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate.The development comes day…

…Kogi, Oyo, Ogun, Lagos, Osun, Ekiti, Delta, Edo, Abia, Imo, Anambra, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers and Bayelsa. The Lagos State Government has also continued to advise residents living in flood-prone areas to relocate to safer neighbourhoods.

…in Ikot Awatim Community in Ikot Ansa, Calabar Municipality Local Government Area of Cross River State. The tragedy occurred on Friday night, 10 July 2026, after hours of heavy rainfall that has continued to batter Calabar, causing widespread flooding and destruction of property in several parts of the city. Residents…

…Kogi, Oyo, Ogun, Lagos, Osun, Ekiti, Delta, Edo, Abia, Imo, Anambra, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers and Bayelsa. Watch video here: 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐬 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐭𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟 𝐎𝐠𝐮𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 Torrential rainfall has left Agbado Road in Ogun State submerged, cutting off a major alternative route linking several Lagos-Og…

…Affiong Peters, slumped and died while travelling in a commercial bus in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, on Saturday night. The cause of her death was not immediately known, although some passengers speculated that she may have been under stress or had an underlying medical condition. The Cross River State Poli…

…Oyo, Ogun, Lagos, Osun, Ekiti, Ondo, Delta, Edo, Abia, Imo, Ebonyi, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers, and Bayelsa, as well as the Federal Capital Territory. NiMet explained that the combination of continuous rainfall and already waterlogged ground conditions is expected to trigger widespread flash floods. It expre…

Add us on Google The Cross River Government has announced the sealing of three private health facilities in the state over alleged quackery, non-registration, outdated facilities, and lack of minimal standards to function. Join the Premium Times WhatsApp Community For Quick Access To News and Happenings Around You. Ope…

…services, maternal support, nutritional assistance and food relief across Lagos, Abia, Cross River and the Federal Capital Territory. Rather than focusing solely on charitable donations, the programme reflects a broader strategy to embed social responsibility in the company’s culture by encouraging employees to lead an…

…Onyekachi Mba, who died after an incident involving police officers attached to the Cross River State Government House. Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu delivered the judgment on Thursday in a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed on October 10, 2025, by the deceased’s counsel, Chief Roland Nbubuka. The court held that the ac…

…after alleged s3x romp A 40-year-old man identified simply as Felix, said to be from Cross River State, has been found d3ad in a guest house along Azikoro Road in the Ekeki area of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, following an alleged s3x romp with an unidentified woman. The deceased was reportedly discovered n3ked in a room at…

…below… “I don’t know what Nigeria is turning into. I went to the NEPA office in Calabar, Cross River State, because I couldn’t buy electricity tokens for my prepaid meter. When I got there, I was told that someone had allegedly used another account to register a meter in my family’s... pic.twitter.com/5SuRYeHOIY - CHUK…

The Cross River State Police Command has impounded 25 vehicles for operating without registration plates and for using covered, altered, defaced or unauthorised dealer plates. The enforcement operation, carried out on July 3, 2026, was in line with the nationwide directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatun…

…combined with 19th Annual General Meeting / 114th Council Meeting held in Calabar, Cross Rivers State. They bemoaned the increasing housing shortage and acute problem of housing availability, accessibility and affordability without corresponding to match the demand. They canvassed urgent collaboration among stakeholder…

…sustained injuries following a violent land dispute in Biase Local Government Area of Cross River State. The Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on Digital Economy, Philip Obin, disclosed the incident, alleging that the victim, Nkeruwem Ikoh, popularly known as Obong Ikor Obong, was shot dead while working on his fa…

…Kogi, Oyo, Ogun, Lagos, Osun, Ekiti, Delta, Edo, Abia, Imo, Anambra, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers and Bayelsa." File Copy: A photo of flood on Lagos-Abeokuta expressway in 2024. It warned that the anticipated heavy rainfall could have far-reaching consequences for transportation, public utilities, agriculture,…

…and several others injured following a land dispute in Biase Local Government Area of Cross River State. The Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on Digital Economy, Philip Obin, raised the alarm, saying the incident occurred on Friday, July 4, 2026. Obin alleged that the victim, Nkeruwem Ikoh, popularly known as Obo…

…the revised list. Obun disclosed that he personally lost out in the appeal process in Cross River State despite over two decades of building the party from the opposition, describing himself as "very, very injured" by the outcome. He, however, said he would not abandon the party, expressing hope that party leadership w…

…both urban centres and rural communities, with Ondo, Ekiti, Oyo, Bayelsa, Delta, Rivers, Cross River and Edo among the states recording varying degrees of devastation following recent torrential rainfall. While no large scale loss of life has been reported in many of the affected states, residents have suffered heavy e…

…ongoing port modernisation and plans to develop new deep seaports in Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Lagos and Ondo states would further strengthen Nigeria's position as West Africa's preferred maritime hub. The minister also noted that improved port operations had contributed to Nigeria recording a national trade sur…