Edo Police Detain Woman For Allegedly Making False Kidnap Claims On Social Media
Police stated that she shared a video online claiming that students from Green Park Academy in Aduwawa and Western Boys’ College in Ikpoba Hill had been abducted.
FGGC Cross River Ranks Second Nationally In Girls ICT Competition
Federal Government Girls’ College (FGGC), Cross River State, has emerged second nationwide at the Third National Girls in ICT Competition 2026, placing the state among Nigeria’s top three performers in a contest that attracted more than 3,700 participants from across the country.
G7 Agrees First-Ever Global Framework To Protect Children Online
The landmark agreement was reached during a meeting of G7 digital and technology ministers and was welcomed by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), which described it as a pivotal moment in global efforts to safeguard children in digital spaces.
New Building Rules, Electric Buses, Green Corps Top Otu’s Climate Reform Agenda
Governor Bassey Edet Otu, has unveiled a sweeping package of climate and urban development reforms that will introduce mandatory green building standards, deploy electric mass transit buses, and create 1,000 jobs through a newly established Green Corps as part of efforts to build a more resilient Cross River State.
World Cup 2026: Major Shake-Up As FIFA Introduces Eight New Rules
FIFA Chief Refereeing Officer Pierluigi Collina said the amendments were designed to “tackle discrimination, eliminate time-wasting, heighten match tempo, and significantly improve the overall experience for both players and fans.”
Alleged Harassment Of Motorists In Calabar, NUJ Demands Investigation
The Cross River State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called for an investigation into the activities of transport regulatory agencies in the state, accusing them of allegedly harassing motorists and transport operators under the guise of revenue generation.
Court Remands Suspect As GADA Pushes Justice For Seven-Year-Old Survivor
Amid growing concerns over a surge in rape and gender-based violence (GBV) cases in Cross River State, Gender and Development Action (GADA) has secured court action in an alleged child rape case involving a seven-year-old girl, reinforcing efforts to strengthen justice delivery for survivors.
Organized Labour Orders Workers To Boycott Verification Exercise In Calabar
Organized Labour in Cross River State has directed workers to immediately withdraw from the ongoing online audit and verification exercise being conducted for civil and public servants, citing concerns over the alleged inclusion of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) without prior consultation.
Children’s Day Chaos: Edo Police Nab Three Bouncers, Vendor Over Pepper Spray Incident
According to the police, the pepper spray was discharged inside the stadium on May 27, causing panic among school children, parents, teachers, and guests at the event.
APC Deputy National Treasurer, Former Governor’s Aide Endorse Otu’s Three-Year Performance
Influential stakeholders and political figures from Cross River State have endorsed the performance of Governor Bassey Edet Otu, after three years in office, describing his administration’s achievements as evidence of progress in infrastructure, economic revitalization and people-centered governance.