World Cup Preparation Disrupted As England Suffer Training Kit Heist
England’s World Cup preparations were thrown into chaos on Friday night after thieves broke into transit vehicles carrying the squad’s training equipment, making off with custom match boots belonging to several star players.
World Cup: Balogun Nets Two As USA Overpower Paraguay In Group D opener
The United States made a statement on home soil, dismantling Paraguay 4-1 in their opening match of Group D at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
C’River Reimposes 24-Hour Curfew On Ugep, Idomi Over Persistent Land Dispute
The latest curfew, which takes immediate effect and will last for five days, marks another intervention by the state government to prevent a breakdown of law and order in the affected communities
C’River Deploys EVs To Cut Transport Cost By Over 75%, Plans Charging Network
Democracy Day: Governor Bassey Otu disclosed this during the presentation of 36 electric vehicles to Permanent Secretaries in the Cross River State Civil Service as part of activities marking Democracy Day, describing the initiative as the beginning of a wider transition to electric transportation.
FG Opens Automotive Training Centre To Prepare Nigerian Youths For EV, CNG Technology
The project is expected to support skills acquisition, boost local manufacturing, promote innovation and provide young Nigerians with opportunities to participate in the future of mobility technology.
60 Farmers Benefit As Akamkpa Flags Off Free Distribution Of 15,000 Oil Palm Seedlings
No fewer than 60 farmers across Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State are set to benefit from the free distribution of 15,000 oil palm seedlings under a new agricultural empowerment programme initiated by the local government council.
400,000 Hospital Visits Recorded As Cross River Expands Maternal, Child Health Outreach
The Cross River State Government recorded an estimated 400,000 outpatient visits in hospitals across the state in 2025, with community outreach programmes accounting for a significant portion of the healthcare services delivered, Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Ayuk, has disclosed.
Ibom Deep Seaport Nears Construction As Govt, Foreign Partners Review Progress After France Talks
The Akwa Ibom State Government has intensified efforts to commence construction of the proposed Ibom Deep Seaport following a high-level technical session in Paris, France, and a fresh inspection of the project site by key stakeholders.
Three Years, 30 Bills, No Member Lost: C’River Speaker Reflects On Assembly’s Journey
Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, has said the 10th Assembly has recorded significant legislative milestones, including the passage of over 30 bills, while maintaining an unbroken record of not losing any member since its inauguration three years ago.
FG Orders Withdrawal Of Contaminated Children’s Ibuprofen Suspension, Levamisole Drugs Over Brain Damage Risk
In a circular dated June 4, 2026, and addressed to Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) and Medical Directors (MDs) of health institutions, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare directed healthcare providers to suspend the purchase and use of the affected medicines and report any adverse reactions associated with them to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).