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A Nigerian man has put out a public appeal to locate his mother, Joy Bassey, who left his life when he was very young. He shared throwback photos and details of his mother's family, hoping for any information that could lead to a reunion.
Analyst Sam Amadi has urged the federal government to employ scientific evidence and administrative strategies to resolve the oil well dispute between Cross River and Akwa Ibom States, moving beyond solely relying on court rulings.
A significant fire outbreak at a timber market in Calabar, Cross River State, resulted in the destruction of over 100 shops late Friday night, leading to substantial losses for many traders.
Udeme Okon asserts that the Bakassi communities satisfy all constitutional and legal benchmarks to be recognized as host communities in Nigeria’s coastal framework, amidst the ongoing dispute regarding their littoral status and ownership of oil wells.
The police have taken into custody Okoi Obono-Obla, a former aide to the president, on suspicions of forgery and deceit in relation to his legal qualifications. The arrest follows a formal complaint made to law enforcement authorities.
A suspected vandal accused of damaging electrical infrastructure was killed by a mob in Calabar, Cross River State. The incident, which took place early on February 10, 2026, highlights ongoing issues with transformer vandalism in the area.
John Lebo, the former Speaker of the Cross River State Assembly, has stated that the dispute over oil wells with Akwa Ibom State remains unresolved due to unclear internal maritime boundaries. He highlighted the lack of definitive demarcation despite previous court rulings.
In a joint operation, seven individuals were detained on suspicion of human trafficking in Calabar, where they were allegedly attempting to sell a day-old baby for N3 million. The operation was coordinated by the Nigerian Army and NAPTIP.
