Cross River
Coverage of Cross River in the Nexus archive.
- NiMet forecasts 3-day sunshine, cloudiness from Sunday
NiMet forecasts three days of sunshine and cloudiness starting Sunday, with moderate morning rains expected in parts of southern Nigerian states including Ondo, Ogun, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Lagos, and Bayelsa.
- Cross River concessions Obudu Ranch Resort for 25 years
The Cross River state government has signed a 25-year concession agreement for Obudu Ranch Resort with the concessionaire in Calabar. The agreement was reported by the News Agency of Nigeria and first appeared on Premium Times Nigeria.
- Nigerian lawmakers move closer to outlawing same-sex unions
Nigerian lawmakers are advancing a bill to outlaw same-sex marriages and civil unions in Cross River. The bill would deny legal recognition or marital benefits to such unions in the state.
- Cross River exempts women, elderly drivers from vehicle registration, levies
Cross River state has exempted women and elderly drivers from vehicle registration and levies as part of Governor Bassey Otu's 'People First' agenda and 'Season of Sweetness' initiative for transporters.
- PCN seals over 500 drug outlets in Cross River, gives reasons
PCN sealed over 500 drug outlets in Cross River during a four-day enforcement exercise. The action was announced by PCN’s Director of Enforcement, Suleiman Chiroma, at a press conference in Calabar.
- Five die in Cross River landslide as flood disasters spread across Nigeria
Five people, including four children, died in a landslide in Cross River after heavy rainfall. Emergency management agencies are responding to flood, windstorm, and rain-related disasters affecting multiple Nigerian states.
- Cross River seals three private health facilities
Cross River state has sealed three private health facilities, with one facility operated by a teacher lacking medical training, as reported by the government. The closures were highlighted in a news article from Premium Times Nigeria.
- Cross River suspends transport levies, ticket sales on inter-city operators
Cross River Governor Bassey Otu has suspended ticket sales, levies, and related charges imposed on inter-city transport operators across the state. The action affects inter-city transport operators in the region.
- Cross River activates Ebola response system, intensifies border surveillance
Cross River has activated its Ebola response system and intensified border surveillance. The health commissioner, Henry Ayuk, assured residents there are no recorded cases and urged vigilance and prompt reporting of suspected cases.
- Cross River seals clinic over patient’s death
Cross River authorities sealed a clinic following a patient's death. A government taskforce found the facility lacked operational licenses, standard consulting rooms, adequate office space, proper ventilation, staff records, and a patient treatment register.