COAS Seeks Cross River Government’s Support to Boost Army’s Operational Capacity

COAS Seeks Cross River Government’s Support to Boost Army’s Operational Capacity

By Zainab Uzomah The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has sought sustained support and stronger collaboration with the Cross River State Government to enhance the Nigerian Army's operational capabilities and address emerging security threats. In a statement signed by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the Army Chief made the appeal on Monday, November 9, 2026, during a courtesy visit to Governor Bassey […]

November 11, 2026 11

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APC Chairman Urges Cross River Residents to Back Tinubu’s Re-election Bid

By Zainab Uzomah | Calabar The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has urged voters in Cross River State to turn out in large numbers to support President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid in the January 2027 presidential election. Yilwatda made the appeal at the APC presidential campaign rally in Calabar, where he joined Vice-President Kashim Shettima and other party leaders to canvass support for the […]

November 3, 2026 13

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₦5.5 Million Extortion Records Recovered as Navy Raids Suspected Militant Base in Cross River

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja A handwritten ledger containing records of illegal levies worth about ₦5.5 million has been recovered by the Nigerian Navy during a raid on a suspected militant hideout at Dayspring Island in Cross River State. According to a statement signed by the Director of Naval Information, Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the operation was carried out by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) VICTORY following intelligence reports on the activities […]

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