The Cross River State Government has officially launched its 2026 Wet Season Farming Programme, distributing improved seed yams and agricultural inputs to farmers across the state as part of efforts to strengthen food security and boost agricultural output. The programme was flagged off in Calabar and represents Governor Bassey Otu’s renewed push for rural development and…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reassured Nigerians that there is no evidence of widespread transmission following the confirmation of a fresh case of COVID-19 in Cross River State. In a statement issued by its Director-General, Jide Idris, the agency said all identified contacts linked to the case are being closely monitored and managed in line with established…
The Cross River State Government has confirmed a new case of COVID-19 and has activated emergency response protocols to contain any potential spread. The State Commissioner for Health, Henry Egbe Ayuk, disclosed that the case involves a 53-year-old expatriate who arrived in Nigeria through Lagos before travelling to a factory in Akamkpa Local Government Area,…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has expressed concern over escalating insecurity in Cross River State, citing increasing incidents of sea piracy, violent crimes, banditry, kidnapping, and widespread vandalism of critical infrastructure. In a report detailing its activities from January to December 2025, the State Command highlighted a surge in attacks on national…
