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flag Cross River challenges Supreme Court oil well rulings with new data, sparking tension with Akwa Ibom amid federal revenue demands.

flag A dispute between Cross River and Akwa Ibom states over 76 oil wells—originally assigned to Akwa Ibom after the 2002 Bakassi loss to Cameroon—has intensified, with Cross River challenging Supreme Court rulings using new survey data and claims of flawed mapping. flag Akwa Ibom maintains the court’s decisions are final, while the federal government’s 2026 order mandating all oil revenue go to the Federation Account raises stakes. flag President Tinubu has been urged to mediate amid fears of escalating tensions. flag Separately, a Cross River lawmaker was arrested over alleged domestic violence, sparking condemnation and calls for stronger action against abuse by public officials.

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