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Cross River
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Nigerian Navy razes militant camp in Cross River coastal region
Nigerian Navy forces destroyed a militant hideout in Cross River State's Ine Ikoridung community, seizing various tactical gear and documentation following intelligence-led operations.
August 3, 2026
Cross River State Government and Disputed Local Government Staff Dispute Unpaid Wages
Disputed local government workers in Cross River State held a protest in Calabar claiming 11 months of unpaid wages, while the state government labels their employment documentation as fraudulent.
August 2, 2026
Cross River State Rejects Claims of Unpaid Salaries, Citing Payroll Fraud
Cross River State authorities maintain that protesters demanding 11 months of back pay are not legitimate employees, asserting that they were added to the payroll through illegal recruitment processes.
July 30, 2026
Cross River local government staff protest 11 months of missing wages
Local government workers in Cross River State held a protest in Calabar demanding 11 months of back pay, leading the government to promise a resolution within two weeks.
July 29, 2026
Cross River House of Assembly enacts legislation to eliminate medical quackery
The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed a new law to combat medical quackery and establish a monitoring task force to protect patient safety.
July 29, 2026
Igbo residents in Cross River report rampant illegal taxation and business disruption
Igbo community leaders in Cross River State have petitioned the government to stop the daily harassment and illegal tax collection being carried out by unauthorized groups that are threatening their businesses.
July 23, 2026
Cross River Police Apprehend Man for Impersonating Doctor in Job Fraud Scheme
A 39-year-old man named Udeme Emmanuel Ekpeme has been arrested in Cross River State for impersonating a doctor and defrauding a woman of N500,000 in a fake job scheme.
July 22, 2026
Senator Eteng Williams Disputes Claims of Settling APC Senatorial Ticket Conflict
Senator Eteng Williams denies withdrawing his lawsuit against Oden Ewa over the APC Cross River Central senatorial ticket, contradicting claims of reconciliation made by the Deputy Governor.
July 21, 2026
Cross River IPAC Targets 2.5 Million Votes for 2027 General Elections
Cross River's IPAC chapter is rallying for 2.5 million votes in the 2027 elections through a comprehensive, state-wide voter registration mobilization campaign.
July 18, 2026
Pharmacy Council of Nigeria Shuts Down Over 500 Unlicensed Drug Shops in Cross River
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria closed 505 illegal drug premises in Cross River State following an inspection of 602 locations, citing widespread regulatory failure.
July 17, 2026