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- Strategic Defection of Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe Reshapes Cross River APC 2027 Election Projections
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Section: Africa
Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe has transitioned from a political opponent to a key asset for the All Progressives Congress following his 2025 defection. This shift centers on his dee...
- Cross River State Health Authorities Isolate 10 Contacts Following Confirmed COVID-19 Case in Akamkpa
Published: Apr 23, 2026
Section: Africa
The Cross River State Government has initiated emergency containment protocols after a 53-year-old Chinese expatriate tested positive for COVID-19 in the Akamkpa Local Government A...
- NCDC Deploys Rapid Response Teams After Isolated COVID-19 Case Confirmed In Cross River State
Published: Apr 22, 2026
Section: Africa
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed a new COVID-19 case involving a Chinese national in Cross River State. Director-General Jide Idris stated...
- Cross River Health Officials Confirm New COVID-19 Case Involving Chinese National as Emergency Response Teams Mobilize in Akamkpa
Published: Apr 21, 2026
Section: Africa
A 53-year-old Chinese national working in Akamkpa has tested positive for COVID-19 in Cross River State, marking the first confirmed case in the region since 2022. Health Commissio...
- Cross River State confirms new COVID-19 case involving Chinese Lafarge worker in Akamkpa
Published: Apr 21, 2026
Section: Africa
The Cross River State Government has reported its first confirmed COVID-19 case since 2022, involving a 53 year old Chinese national employed by Lafarge. Health officials have acti...
- APC Chieftain Obono-Obla Warns Against Suicidal Nomination Fees and Rigged Primaries Ahead of 2027
Published: Apr 13, 2026
Section: Africa
Chief Okoi Obono-Obla, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has cautioned the party leadership that exorbitant nomination fees and manipulated primaries ar...
- Cross River State Honors Bishop Eyoanwan Bassey Otu On Her Sixty-Second Birthday Celebration Of Service And Compassion
Published: Apr 10, 2026
Section: Africa
Bishop Dr. Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, the First Lady of Cross River State, is being celebrated for her extensive career in public service and her profound humanitarian contributions. Ove...
- Former Footballer Mark Idum Enters 2027 House of Representatives Race for Ogoja and Yala Constituency
Published: Apr 9, 2026
Section: Africa
United States based former athlete Mark Idum has declared his candidacy for the Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency seat under the African Democratic Congress platform. Idum announced...
- BBNaija Star Sultana Endorses Governor Bassey Otu’s Creative Economy Vision for Cross River
Published: Apr 9, 2026
Section: Africa
Former Big Brother Naija housemate Sultana has lauded Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu following a strategic meeting focused on the state’s creative sector. Sultana committed...
- Former Big Brother Naija Star Sultana Partners With Governor Bassey Otu To Revitalize Cross River Tourism
Published: Apr 9, 2026
Section: Africa
Reality television star Sultana BBNaija visited Governor Bassey Otu on Tuesday to offer her services as a cultural ambassador for Cross River State. Governor Otu welcomed the propo...
- Tragedy in Cross River: Drama Actor Dies Following Pyrotechnic Malfunction During Passion of Christ Rehearsal
Published: Apr 7, 2026
Section: Africa
Michael Obeten, a Mass Communication graduate and seasoned actor, died on Good Friday at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Ugep. The accident occurred when a local firework, intended t...
- Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe Demands Civil Re-election Campaign To Prevent Political Hostility Against Former Governor Ben Ayade
Published: Apr 3, 2026
Section: Africa
Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe has officially launched his 2027 re-election bid with a call for issue-based discourse and mutual respect. He specifically warned his supporters agains...