# cross river (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover cross river. Page: Feed: --- ## [“Children of a lesser God” and the Okada Riders of Calabar](https://paradisenews.ng/children-of-a-lesser-god-and-the-okada-riders-of-calabar/) _2026-08-21 · Editor · Paradise News_ By Orok Duke, PhD “Children of a lesser God” is a metaphor used to describe marginalized or misunderstood people—like the deaf protagonist in Mark Medoff’s 1979 play and 1986 film. The phrase originally comes from Alfred Tennyson’s 1859 poem Idylls of the King, where it describes a world degraded by war. It implies that if... The article “Children of a lesser God” and the Okada Riders of Calabar… ## [Otuaro rallies Niger Delta support for Tinubu as PAP sends 150 scholars to UK](https://www.statepress.ng/2026/08/otuaro-rallies-niger-delta-support-for.html) _2026-08-21 · Admin · StatePress NG_ The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Brutu Otuaro, has urged people of the Niger Delta to reciprocate President Bola Tinubu’s developmental efforts by voting massively for him in the 2027 general elections. Otuaro made the call on Thursday in Abuja while speaking at the pre-departure orientation for 150 postgraduate scholarship beneficiaries being deployed to… ## [Real reason we won’t release Tinubu’s files- FBI](https://www.statepress.ng/2026/08/real-reason-we-wont-release-tinubus.html) _2026-08-21 · Admin · StatePress NG_ The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation has approached a federal court in Washington, D.C., seeking permission to privately explain why it is withholding portions of investigative records linked to allegations of drug trafficking involving President Bola Tinubu. In a court filing dated August 20, the FBI asked the US District Court for the District of Columbia to allow it to submit a… ## [Obi launches 2027 campaign, challenges rivals to defend their records](https://www.statepress.ng/2026/08/obi-launches-2027-campaign-challenges.html) _2026-08-21 · Admin · StatePress NG_ Former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Party, Peter Obi, has formally commenced his campaign for the 2027 presidential election, urging other contenders to face Nigerians directly and explain their records, policies and capacity to govern. Obi made the call on Friday during a press conference at his Onitsha residence to mark the beginning of his campaign… ## [FG declares Tuesday public holiday](https://paradisenews.ng/fg-declares-tuesday-public-holiday/) _2026-08-21 · Editor · Paradise News_ The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holiday on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement issued on Friday by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry,... The article FG declares Tuesday public holiday… ## [Don Jazzy reveals how Ayra Starr transformed his life](https://www.statepress.ng/2026/08/don-jazzy-reveals-how-ayra-starr.html) _2026-08-21 · Admin · StatePress NG_ Nigerian music executive and producer Michael Ajereh, better known as Don Jazzy, has revealed that Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr has had a profound impact on his life. The Mavin Records founder made the disclosure on X while responding to a fan who praised his contribution to the singer’s career. Don Jazzy wrote: “She has most definitely changed my own life too. I bless the day I was shown her… ## [Woman remanded for reportedly stabbing husband to death over party dispute](https://www.statepress.ng/2026/08/woman-remanded-for-reportedly-stabbing.html) _2026-08-21 · Admin · StatePress NG_ A Kano Magistrates’ Court has ordered the remand of a newlywed woman, Khadija Sa’idu, following her arraignment over the alleged killing of her husband, Auwal Adam. Sa’idu, who resides in Hayin Lawal, Rimin Kebe, in Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State, was reportedly taken before the court by the police on a charge of culpable homicide. Presided over by Magistrate Haulatu Magaji… ## [UK issues fresh travel warning on 11 states in Nigeria](https://www.statepress.ng/2026/08/uk-issues-fresh-travel-warning-on-11.html) _2026-08-21 · Admin · StatePress NG_ The United Kingdom has issued a fresh travel advisory to its citizens, warning against all travel to parts of 11 Nigerian states while recommending that trips to several other states and the Federal Capital Territory be undertaken only when essential. The advisory was contained in an updated travel guidance released by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on Thursday, August 20,… ## [Nigerian girl emerges overall winner of international Qur’anic contest in Saudi Arabia](https://www.statepress.ng/2026/08/nigerian-girl-emerges-overall-winner-of.html) _2026-08-21 · Admin · StatePress NG_ A young Qur’anic scholar from Gombe State, Maryam Ibrahim Dan’azumi, has emerged the overall winner of the 46th King Abdulaziz International Qur’anic Competition held in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Maryam, a student of Abubakar Siddiq Community Islamic School for Qur’anic Memorisation in Herwagana Quarters, Gombe, represented Nigeria at the international contest, where she competed in the category… ## [Kwara senator dumps APC ahead of 2027](https://www.statepress.ng/2026/08/kwara-senator-dumps-apc-ahead-of-2027.html) _2026-08-21 · Admin · StatePress NG_ The senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District, Saliu Mustapha, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress. Mustapha announced his exit from the ruling party in a statement posted on his verified Facebook page on Thursday night, alongside a resignation letter dated August 14, 2026, which was addressed to the APC Chairman of Gambari Ward 1 in Ilorin East Local… ## [Accept your Doppler invite (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5uobzu4fbLqQ) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Create your Doppler account using the invite code you received. ## [Nigerian gov reveals his salary, says Permanent Secretaries earn more than him](https://www.statepress.ng/2026/08/nigerian-gov-reveals-his-salary-says.html) _2026-08-21 · Admin · StatePress NG_ Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has disclosed that he earns a monthly salary of N503,000, revealing that Permanent Secretaries in the state civil service receive significantly higher pay. Oborevwori made the disclosure on Thursday in Asaba, while inaugurating 12 four-bedroom terraced duplexes built for Permanent Secretaries and handing over 12 official vehicles to newly appointed… ## [Adeleke visits Tinubu days after Osun re-election victory](https://www.statepress.ng/2026/08/adeleke-visits-tinubu-days-after-osun.html) _2026-08-21 · Admin · StatePress NG_ President Bola Tinubu on Thursday received Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, days after the governor secured re-election in the state governorship poll. Adeleke arrived at the presidential residence at about 5:25pm for the meeting with the President. The Osun governor emerged victorious in the August 15 election, defeating the All Progressives Congress (APC)… ## [Expert warns against using palm, vegetable oil as sexual lubricant](https://paradisenews.ng/expert-warns-against-using-palm-vegetable-oil-as-sexual-lubricant/) _2026-08-20 · Editor · Paradise News_ A Senior Manager for Prevention Programmes at the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Taofeek Adeleye, has warned Nigerians against using palm oil, vegetable oil and other oil-based substances as lubricants during sexual activity, saying water-based lubricants are the safer option when condoms are used. Adeleye spoke in Lagos on Thursday at a national training of media personnel... The article Expert… ## [Transforming Communities, Restoring Hope: The Joseph Ogogo Foundation’s Journey in Service to Humanity](https://paradisenews.ng/transforming-communities-restoring-hope-the-joseph-ogogo-foundations-journey-in-service-to-humanity/) _2026-08-20 · Editor · Paradise News_ By JOF Media The Joseph Ogogo Foundation (JOF) is steadily redefining what community development can achieve when humanitarian intervention goes beyond immediate relief to address the interconnected challenges confronting rural communities. Across Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State, the Foundation has embarked on a series of carefully targeted interventions designed to improve… ## [Cross River flags off distribution of fertilizers to 8,000 farmers](https://paradisenews.ng/cross-river-flags-off-distribution-of-fertilizers-to-8000-farmers/) _2026-08-20 · Editor · Paradise News_ By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Government has officially flagged off the distribution of 20,000 bags of fertilizers to 8,000 smallholder farmers across various agricultural value chains in the state. The initiative, implemented under the Farm Input Support Programme (FISP), an intervention of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), is designed to ease input... The article Cross… ## [FG releases emergency medical numbers, urges Nigerians to dial 112](https://www.statepress.ng/2026/08/fg-releases-emergency-medical-numbers.html) _2026-08-20 · Admin · StatePress NG_ The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to dial 112 during emergencies requiring urgent medical assistance, while releasing state emergency call centre numbers. The National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System (NEMSAS), in an update on Wednesday, said 112 serves as a central contact for emergency medical assistance. It said several states also had dedicated emergency call centre… ## [Tinubu orders 5-year national security threat assessment, defence plan](https://www.statepress.ng/2026/08/tinubu-orders-5-year-national-security.html) _2026-08-20 · Admin · StatePress NG_ President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate development of a comprehensive National Threat Assessment and a rolling five-year Strategic Defence Operations Plan to strengthen Nigeria’s response to emerging security challenges. The directive, according to a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by the Presidential Spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, is aimed at improving coordination among the… ## [Osogbo Gunfire: Davido was target of attack on Adeleke’s convoy — Police](https://www.statepress.ng/2026/08/osogbo-gunfire-davido-was-target-of.html) _2026-08-20 · Admin · StatePress NG_ The Osun State Police Command has said Afrobeat star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, was the intended target of an attack that disrupted the convoy of Governor Ademola Adeleke in Osogbo on Wednesday. The incident occurred as Governor Adeleke visited the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo shortly after receiving his certificate of return from the Independent National Electoral Commission… ## [FG moves to decriminalise attempted suicide, shifts focus to care and support](https://www.statepress.ng/2026/08/fg-moves-to-decriminalise-attempted.html) _2026-08-20 · Admin · StatePress NG_ The Federal Government has taken steps to decriminalise attempted suicide in Nigeria, following the approval of an amendment to the National Mental Health Act by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). The proposed amendment, approved on Wednesday, will be transmitted to the National Assembly for enactment. It seeks to replace punishment with care, protection and support for people who attempt to… ## [Obi/Kwankwaso ticket offers Nigerians new direction, says Kwankwaso](https://www.statepress.ng/2026/08/obikwankwaso-ticket-offers-nigerians.html) _2026-08-20 · Admin · StatePress NG_ As the 2027 presidential campaign officially gets underway, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has called on Nigerians to reject divisive politics and rally behind the Obi/Kwankwaso ticket of the New Democratic Congress (NDC), saying the election offers the country an opportunity to choose a new direction. Kwankwaso , in a message to Nigerians marking the commencement of the campaign, said the country… ## [AI News Summaries & Audio (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ak6N3mRw0KT8) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Tap an article for an AI summary and an audio briefing. ## [JUST IN: Gov Adeleke escapes death as hoodlums attack convoy in Osogbo](https://www.statepress.ng/2026/08/just-in-gov-adeleke-escapes-death-as.html) _2026-08-20 · Admin · StatePress NG_ Suspected thugs on Wednesday attacked the convoy of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, shortly after his visit to the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji, triggering an exchange of gunfire with the governor’s security personnel. The shooting, which lasted for about 12 to 15 minutes, occurred shortly after Adeleke left the palace hall where he had met with the monarch. Adeleke had… ## [JUST IN:Tinubu direct EFCC to channelled reovered funds to NELFUND](https://www.statepress.ng/2026/08/just-intinubu-direct-efcc-to-channelled.html) _2026-08-20 · Admin · StatePress NG_ President Bola Tinubu has directed that all funds recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) be channelled to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Tunji Alausa, minister of education, spoke on Wednesday during a press briefing at the State House shortly after the federal executive council (FEC) meeting. Alausa said FEC also approved that all other unclaimed dividends… ## [INEC flags six major threats ahead of 2027 general elections](https://www.statepress.ng/2026/08/inec-flags-six-major-threats-ahead-of.html) _2026-08-20 · Admin · StatePress NG_ The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has identified six major threats that could undermine the credibility of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections if left unchecked. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja when he received a Pre-Election Assessment Mission (PEAM) delegation from the International Republican Institute (IRI), led by former United… ## [Tinubu meets EFCC, housing Minister over management of forfeited properties](https://www.statepress.ng/2026/08/tinubu-meets-efcc-housing-minister-over.html) _2026-08-20 · Admin · StatePress NG_ President Bola Tinubu has held talks with the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede, and the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Muttaqha Rabe Darma, as the Federal Government moves to strengthen the management of properties recovered through corruption and financial crime cases. The meeting, held at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday,… ## [Youth Day 2026: Waterlight Save Initiative Hosts Global Youth Forum, Empowers Participants](https://www.statepress.ng/2026/08/youth-day-2026-waterlight-save.html) _2026-08-20 · Admin · StatePress NG_ The Waterlight Save Initiative has hosted the 2026 i-HEAL Global Youth Impact Forum in Abuja as part of activities to commemorate International Youth Day, with over 100 sewing machines, grinding engines and millions of naira in grants distributed to selected participants. The forum, held at the NAF Conference Centre, Abuja, brought together youth stakeholders, captains of industry,… ## [Police neutralize two suspected kidnappers, armed robbers, recover AK-47 rifle, others](https://paradisenews.ng/police-neutralize-two-suspected-kidnappers-armed-robbers-recover-ak-47-rifle-others/) _2026-08-20 · Editor · Paradise News_ By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Police Command, said it has recorded another significant breakthrough in its ongoing intelligence-led operations against kidnapping, armed robbery and other violent crimes across the State. According to SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Command’s Public Relations Officer in a statement in Awka on Wednesday, “In the early morning of today, 19th... The article Police neutralize… ## [CP Ama intervenes as Police allegedly shoot trader in Onitsha over N5000 bribe](https://paradisenews.ng/cp-ama-intervenes-as-police-allegedly-shoot-trader-in-onitsha-over-n5000-bribe/) _2026-08-20 · Editor · Paradise News_ By Ovat Abeng There was pandemonium in Onitsha at the River Niger Head Bridge, after a policeman pulled the trigger on a trader over an argument resulting from payment of N5000 bribe. Though the allegation could not be immediately verified, sources said the man was pushing pharmaceutical products in a wheelbarrow to a motor park... The article CP Ama intervenes as Police allegedly shoot trader in… ## [Flood: Orok Duke Calls for Proactive Measures, Says Early Warnings Must Not Be Ignored](https://paradisenews.ng/flood-orok-duke-calls-for-proactive-measures-says-early-warnings-must-not-be-ignored/) _2026-08-20 · Editor · Paradise News_ The Cross River State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, Ph.D., has called for a more proactive and coordinated approach to disaster management in Cross River State following the devastating flooding along Anansa Road and other parts of the state. Duke, while expressing deep sympathy to... The article Flood: Orok Duke Calls for… ## [High Chief Henry Onwe Leads Cross River Business Men’s Forum to Endorse Governor Otu for 2027](https://paradisenews.ng/high-chief-henry-onwe-leads-cross-river-business-mens-forum-to-endorse-governor-otu-for-2027/) _2026-08-20 · Editor · Paradise News_ THE Cross River State Business Men’s Forum, an association with over ten thousand business executives in all sectors spanning the entire Cross River and the diaspora has again restated its unalloyed support for Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu’s second tenure. The Business Men’s Forum made this known after a meeting in Calabar where the performance... The article High Chief Henry Onwe Leads Cross… ## [Breaking: Governor Otu orders immediate release of detained critic, Dennis Odama](https://paradisenews.ng/breaking-governor-otu-orders-immediate-release-of-detained-critic-dennis-odama/) _2026-08-19 · Editor · Paradise News_ By Kelvin Obambon Cross River State Governor, Prince Bassey Otu, has ordered the immediate release of a political critic, Denis Odama, who was detained following a complaint filed by the governor’s aides over derogatory comments made against the Governor Otu. In a statement issued on Wednesday night, via his official Facebook handle, Governor Otu directed... The article Breaking: Governor Otu… ## [Meet Claude, an AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rrCvXNx1kOvu) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Chat with Claude at claude.ai — a conversational AI assistant. ## [FG spent subsidy savings on salaries, debt servicing, others – Finance Minister](https://paradisenews.ng/fg-spent-subsidy-savings-on-salaries-debt-servicing-others-finance-minister/) _2026-08-19 · Editor · Paradise News_ The Federal Government has explained how resources generated from the removal of petrol subsidy and foreign exchange reforms were distributed and spent between June 2023 and December 2025. According to the Federal Ministry of Finance’s Nigeria Reform Scorecard presented on Wednesday, the reforms generated N15.8tn in subsidy savings for the Federation during the period. However,... The article FG… ## [NDC South-South Secretary Urges INEC to Safeguard 2027 Elections, Rules Out Rigging](https://paradisenews.ng/ndc-south-south-secretary-urges-inec-to-safeguard-2027-elections-rules-out-rigging/) _2026-08-19 · Editor · Paradise News_ By Media Office, NDC South-South Zonal Secretariat The South-South Zonal Secretary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Clement Agiangie, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure that the 2027 General Elections are conducted in a free, fair, transparent and credible manner, warning that there must be no room for rigging,... The article NDC South-South… ## [2027: Cross River Government Challenges PDP Governorship Candidate, Arthur Jarvis to a Debate](https://paradisenews.ng/2027-cross-river-government-challenges-pdp-governorship-candidate-arthur-jarvis-to-a-debate/) _2026-08-18 · Editor · Paradise News_ By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Government has thrown down the gauntlet to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Sir Arthur Jarvis Archibong, challenging him to an open, public debate on policy, governance performance, and strategic vision for the state ahead of the 2027 general elections. The challenge was made on Tuesday, August... The article 2027: Cross River… ## [Police arrest 49-year-old armed robbery suspect, recover ammunition](https://paradisenews.ng/police-arrest-49-year-old-armed-robbery-suspect-recover-ammunition/) _2026-08-18 · Editor · Paradise News_ By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Police Command Operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu, said it has arrested a 49-year-old armed robbery suspect, Chima Ogumba in the state. The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this said the arrest took place on August 17th, 2026. According to Ikenga, the... The article Police arrest 49-year-old armed robbery… ## [UNICROSS Opens 2026/2027 Admission with 19 New Academic Programmes](https://paradisenews.ng/unicross-opens-2026-2027-admission-with-19-new-academic-programmes/) _2026-08-18 · Editor · Paradise News_ The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has opened its 2026/2027 First-Choice Admission Screening Exercise with the introduction of 19 new academic programmes, creating expanded opportunities for prospective students across a range of professional and emerging disciplines. The new programmes, located across the university’s Calabar and Okuku campuses, span architecture, engineering,…