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Cross River
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Cross River Officials Must Reside Locally to Lead Effectively, Says Commissioner Victor Idem
Commissioner Victor Idem outlines Governor Bassey Otu's vision for grassroots development, focusing on mandatory local residency for council leaders and rectifying recruitment irregularities.
Police recover trafficked teenagers in Cross River operations
Nigerian police rescued two teenagers forced into sex work in Ivory Coast and intercepted two others being trafficked, prompting calls for increased vigilance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.