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The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Cross River State, Ededem C. Ani, has denied involvement in the reported abduction and detention of Chief Maurice Omin Iso, the traditional chief of Esuku-Otu, Ikot Ansa, Calabar, on December 21, 2024, from his home.
The wife of the detained monarch has alleged that her husband’s life is under threat.
Iso is allegedly blocking reported attempts by interested parties to seize communal lands, part of which the government had earlier acquired. He is reported to have won court cases against the government involving land and chieftaincy issues.
Lead counsel, Chief Okoi Obono-Obla, to Chief Iso, has insisted that the Attorney General and commissioner knows about the arrest and detention of his client.
He further insisted that he spoke with the Attorney General, who agreed that Iso would soon be released, maintaining that he has the MTN transcript of the conversation.
Iso, allegedly clamped into a detention facility belonging to the DSS, filed an action for the enforcement of his fundamental rights to a fair hearing, personal liberty, and freedom of movement in the Federal High Court Calabar.
In Case No. FHC/CA/CS/3/2025, Justice Ifeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court Calabar had ordered the Department of State Security, DSS, and the Attorney General to produce Iso in court on January 15, 2025.
On the said January 15, DSS denied having him, claiming he was not a security threat and that they had no interest in him.
The Attorney General, in a statement released Thursday night, claimed that various media reports linking him and DSS to the incident were false and baseless.
According to him, the media reports are an attempt to denigrate his good name and reputation.
Ani argued that there was no record of any judgments in favour of Chief Maurice Omin Iso against the Cross River State Government “involving land or chieftaincy issues.”
He asked that if Iso was abducted and detained on December 21, how was he able to show up at Zone Six for questioning on December 23, 2024?
“Arresting or detaining a judgment creditor does not in any way affect the validity of a judgment, and would not only be illegal but also unlawful and futile,” he said.
Many vehicles have been damaged and one person shot dead, Monday afternoon at Cameron Street, in Bogobiri area of Calabar, Cross River State.
The incident happened when police raided a discreet area of the street where hard drugs are reportedly sold.
According to witnesses, the police swooped on the area following intelligence but upon sighting the security operatives the criminals opened fire and one man was hit.
The victim reportedly died on the way to the hospital and his identity could not be ascertained as of press time.
Following the death, the hoodlums went on a rampage, the witness said.
Our source who gave his name Ibrahim Attahiru, said he lives in Bogobiri, a densely populated Hausa/Fulani community and that many vehicles were damaged as the miscreants reacted against the police.
“As I speak to you, many people living in Bogobiri are scared and many are on the run because of the rampage “, he said.
PRO of the state police command, SP Irene Ugbo could not be reached for her reaction.
A Nigerian lady has sparked reactions online after bursting into tears in a video, pleading with influencer Asherkine to visit Calabar and buy her a new phone, while also revealing she is single.
The video, which has gone viral on TikTok, shows the lady in her room passionately expressing her plight and calling on Asherkine for assistance.
She explained that her phone is faulty and urgently needs repair or replacement.
In her words: “Asherkine, please come to Calabar. I’m single; I’m not in a relationship. My phone is spoiled. I need a new one or at least to fix this one.”
As the clip gained traction, it drew a flurry of reactions from viewers who flooded the comment section to share their thoughts on the unusual appeal.
See some reactions below:
debsthecreator: “Asherkine fit come your state make him decide to visit secondary school😭😭 nah watin him do for bayelsa be that😭😭😭😭.”
notyourmate244: “Her Shame dey catch me😂😂.”
jewelryvendorincalabar: “No try am o,I don beg asherkine tire na me he suppose carry 🤣.”
Efikqueen💕: “Abeg oo!! Hold am there!! Na me first Dey ask am to come to calabar😭😭😭😭tell your roommate sorry😭that when he takes me out I’ll come and fix her phone.”
Sharon💘: “If e later come this calabar and I no know I go vex Omo.”
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The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has officially flagged off the dry run for the 20th Carnival Calabar in the vibrant city of Calabar, marking the beginning of preparations for the main event in December.
The governor, represented by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, emphasized that this year’s carnival theme, “Our Shared Prosperity,” promises to be the largest and most impressive yet.
He also invited visitors and tourists globally to partake in the 20th anniversary of Africa’s grandest street celebration, which will feature 32 days of festivities, excitement, and joy in December.
Notable attendees of the dry run included Mrs. Onari Duke, former First Lady, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Peter Okpara, and leaders from the seven competing carnival bands. Mr. Effiong Ekpeyong, Festival Committee Chairman, and Mr. Austin Cobham, Executive Secretary of the State Carnival Commission, were also in attendance.
Mr. Gab Onah, Chairman of the State Carnival Commission, shared his eagerness for the upcoming carnival and reassured that all necessary arrangements are in place to guarantee a memorable experience for everyone.
The event radiated a lively and spirited atmosphere, heralding the start of another exciting carnival season in Calabar.
Thousands of carnival fans from both competing and non-competing bands participated in spirited dances and parades along the 12 km route in the state capital.
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