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ESA-OKE, Nigeria – One person has been shot dead and another critically injured following a violent attack in Esa-Oke, Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State. A second resident who sustained serious gunshot wounds during the Wednesday assault remains in critical condition in a medical facility.

CWMBRAN, WALES – A 102-year-old great-grandfather living with dementia, Phillip Ormerod, has died in hospital days after allegedly being pushed off a stage during an altercation at the Crow’s Nest pub, a beer parlour in Cwmbran, Torfaen. Emergency services were dispatched to the Cwmbran establishment at approximately 10:25 p.m. on August 1 following reports of an incident inside the venue.

The Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, has donated a Starlink internet facility to his native Bendeghe Ekim community in Etung Local Government Area, in a move aimed at expanding digital access and promoting connectivity among residents.

SOKOTO, Nigeria – Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have intercepted suspected members and collaborators of the notorious Lakurawa terrorist network during an intelligence-driven operation in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The successful tactical operation led to the recovery of six rustled cows, two mobile phones, and ₦165,000 in cash believed to be proceeds from illegal livestock trading linked to local terror cells operating across the North-West region.

The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to delivering critical infrastructure that drives economic growth and improves the quality of life of citizens across the state. Represented by the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, Governor Otu made the pledge on Saturday during the official flag-off of the construction of the 10-kilometre Ugboro–Ukpah–Afrike Road in Bekwarra Local Government Area.

DAMATURU, NIGERIA – Operatives of the Yobe State Police Command have arrested five suspects in separate operational sweeps across the state following allegations of commercial fraud, the vandalism of critical electricity infrastructure, and a violent personal attack involving a lethal weapon.

Team Nigeria experienced a mixed outing on Day 2 of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with swimming taking the spotlight as national record holder Abduljabar Adama delivered the country’s best performance of the day. Adama qualified for the men’s 50m freestyle semifinal after finishing third in his heat with a time of 22.67 seconds, keeping Nigeria’s hopes alive in the pool.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) branch, has suspended the industrial action it embarked on May 19, 2026, bringing to an end about 8 weeks of academic disruption. The decision to suspend the strike was reached on Tuesday 21 July, 2026, during an emergency Congress of the Union held at the Calabar campus of the university.

The Office of the Vice President of the Students’ Union Government (SUG), University of Calabar, has officially launched the Bridge Coalition Vice Presidents’ Forum as part of efforts to strengthen student leadership, improve communication, and fulfill the vision of the Bridge Coalition administration.

The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 39-year-old man, Udeme Emmanuel Ekpeme, for allegedly posing as a medical doctor. He is also accused operating an illegal mobile clinic, and defrauding members of the public with false promises of employment at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH). The suspect was apprehended by officers attached to the Uwanse Division in Calabar South following a complaint filed by a victim, Mrs.