Edo State has been declared as host of the 20th National Sports Festival in 2020, thus knocking out other contenders that include Delta, Imo and Cross River states. Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung made the announcement last night at the close…
*Buhari calls for calm over deadly violence in Cross River (Nation) *FG to supply implements, aid to IDP bean farmers (Nation)
Buhari calls for calm over deadly violence in Cross River (Nation) President Muhammadu Buhari calls for calm over deadly violence in Cross River has expressed concern over reports of violence in four communities in Biase Local Government Area of Cross…
C/River community denies attacking neighbours (Nation)
The Ebom Community in Abi local government area of Cross River State has debunked media reports that they invaded their neighbours, the Usumtong Community, last week. A Community Leader of Ebom, Chief Irem Enyim-Egu, who spoke with reporters in Calabar, said…
DPR warns against price hike during festive period in Cross River (Nation)
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) in Cross River State has warned marketers against hiking the pump price of petroleum products during the festive season. DPR Operations Controller in the state, Mr Bassey Nkanga, who spoke during the fourth quarter…
Strike’ll affect payment of salaries, FG warns (Vanguard)
Commercial activities in some states of the federation were grounded, yesterday, following the strike declared by organised labour to press home demand for a new minimum wage. This came as the Federal Government, yesterday, warned that the strike will affect…
