Cross River backs cholera action
The Cross River State Government, led by the Health Ministry, reviews a University of Calabar study on seasonal cholera in seven riverine communities. On August 31, 2026 in Calabar, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, stresses that interventions must target secondary infections and community transmission. The team recommends stronger public health campaigns in local languages, continued WASH work, and closer government-academic collaboration to protect rural residents. Residents should boil treated water, practise hand hygiene, keep surroundings clean, and avoid open defecation, with ongoing grass-roots mobilisation and language-inclusive messaging guiding actions.
Cross River Police Arrest Five
The Cross River State Police Command says intelligence-led operations by the Violent Crime Response Unit in Satellite Town, Calabar, led to the arrest of five suspects and the recovery of five stolen vehicles. The first arrest, Effiong Archibong Sunday, 28, occurred around 2:00 p.m. on August 31, 2026, with one motorcycle recovered. Four more suspects were nabbed around 3:00 a.m. on September 1, 2026, yielding three tricycles and one motorcycle; together with the initial recovery, a total of five vehicles are being verified for ownership and origins. The police commander CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue directed the crackdown and urged residents to report theft and suspicious activity.
Calabar Stabbing Investigation Opens
The Cross River State Police Command has begun a formal investigation into the death of Uwem Daniel Akpan, a 20-year-old man, who was fatally stabbed at Peters Street in Awi, Calabar, on August 31, 2026, around 7:30 p.m. A 16-year-old suspect has been arrested and is in police custody as officers transfer the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further follow-up. Authorities urge residents to stay calm as they pursue the facts and public safety measures.
AGROMEQA Expo 2026 connects
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) says AGROMEQA Expo 2026 will connect farmers, investors, researchers, and technology providers for Nigeria’s agricultural growth. The event runs October 15–16, 2026, in Abuja with the theme Technology and Investment for Agro-Export. It will feature exhibitions, workshops, and B2B sessions to drive mechanisation, value addition, and investment, benefiting Cross River farmers, processors, and institutions through new partnerships and technology transfer.
Cross River sustains 95% immunisation
Cross River State has maintained a 95 percent immunisation rate and is pushing to close vaccine access gaps. In Calabar on September 2, 2026, the CRS Ministry of Health and visiting evaluators from NIMR Lagos and NPHCDA reviewed polio surveillance and immunisation performance. Commissioner Henry Ayuk said the plan will expand vaccine services to more than 1,000 facilities, focusing on hard‑to‑reach communities and integrating findings into a strategic roadmap to strengthen primary healthcare.
Otu hails Undiandeye at 58
Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, extends birthday greetings to Lieutenant General Emmanuel Akomaye Parker Undiandeye, the Chief of Defence Intelligence, at age 58. The governor commends Undiandeye’s rise from Bedia, Cross River State, to Nigeria’s defence and intelligence leadership, highlighting discipline, courage and professional service. Otu notes Undiandeye’s appointment as a three-star general and the first to hold the CDI post, calling him a source of pride for Cross River residents and a role model for the youth. The message, issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, also prays for continued health and success as Undiandeye serves the nation.
Cross River Decongests Calabar
The Cross River State Government, led by the Greater Calabar Capital City Development Authority and its chair, Hon. Kingsley Ikpeme, partners with the Ministry of Lands to decongest Calabar and broaden development frontiers. On September 2, 2026, the Commission for Lands, Hon. Dr. Erasmus Ekpang, pledged support to create orderly, satellite communities and improved infrastructure, including roads and housing. A Greater Calabar Development Summit is scheduled for September 29, 2026, at the Metropolitan Hotel, Calabar, to map practical steps for affordable housing and new economic opportunities for Cross Riverians.
Cross River Exits FAAC List
Cross River State has moved off the FAAC-dependent list as reforms under Governor Otu take root. The state now reports that internally generated revenue covers about 30% of its monthly obligations, a sign of growing fiscal autonomy stemming from tax automation, data-driven collection, and expanded sectors like forestry and mining. Officials say 2026 half-year receipts already surpassed projections, with IGR rising from 22 billion in 2022 to 46 billion in 2024, aiming for continued growth to fund capital projects for residents.
TRCN Warns on Fake Portals
The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) warns teachers, school owners, and applicants nationwide, including Cross River State educators, about fraudulent portals and invalid certificates. In a statement issued today, TRCN confirms only its official site, www.trcn.gov.ng, is legitimate and cautions against payments to unofficial portals or bank accounts. Certificates obtained outside the official process will not be recognised. Cross River schools should verify credentials through the TRCN verification portal and report suspicious activity to authorities to protect staff and students.
Governors back CNG transport costs
The Democratic Front (TDF) says state governors have embraced Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as Tinubu’s push for cheaper transport gains momentum. Reported in Abuja on September 2, 2026, the group notes this shift shows Cross River and other states ready to work with the Federal Government to reduce travel costs. Tinubu launched the Presidential CNG Initiative in August 2023, and now stations and conversion services are expanding nationwide, with an implementation committee set to coordinate measures from October 1 this year.
Butum Spera Withdraws Yakurr 1
The Labour Party candidate for Yakurr 1 Constituency in Cross River State has withdrawn from the House of Assembly race and collapsed his political structure for PDP candidate James Ibor. In a letter to his constituents, Butum Spera cites extensive consultations and prevailing political realities, saying leadership means prioritizing the people’s collective interests. He publicly endorses Barr. James Ibor and calls for united, purposeful leadership for Yakurr 1. Spera thanks supporters and affirms commitment to development while urging a peaceful, forward-moving path.
Otu Visits Higgins Peters
Governor Bassey Otu’s three-day working tour to Cross River North continues to draw attention as he meets High Chief Higgins Peters in Okpoma. The report highlights Peters’ influence beyond formal offices and frames the visit as a signal of ongoing collaboration between the administration and northern Cross River communities. Analysts describe Peters as a kingmaker who strengthens regional unity, with discussions focusing on leadership, development, and how to advance Cross River North’s socio-economic goals through relationship-building and inclusive governance.
INEC Worries AI in 2027 Elections
INEC says artificial intelligence could spread disinformation during Nigeria’s 2027 polls, with AI-generated audio, video and images potentially misleading voters. The commission’s chair, speaking in Abuja, urged closer cooperation among electoral bodies, media and tech experts to protect election integrity. As part of preparations, INEC will run a nationwide mock accreditation in November 2026 to test BVAS and other equipment, and has created an AI unit to guide safe use in data handling, voter registration and results transmission. The 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections are scheduled for January 16, 2027, with state-level polls on February 6, 2027; Cross River residents and institutions should expect updates on safeguards and testing activities as these dates approach.Current date, time, and timezone (ISO): 2026-09-10T22:00:31.479+02:00