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Billions Outside The Budget: Counting Cross River’s Interventions Since May 2023 BY PETER AGI

Since Governor Bassey Otu took office on May 29, 2023, Cross River has operated with two financial tracks. The first is the Appropriation Law he signs in Calabar, which rose from N538 billion to N642 billion in 2025 after a N104 billion supplementary budget to cover counterpart obligations and shifting economic realities. The second track

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INVESTIGATION: Citizens Lament As Cross River Waterways Become Kidnappers’ Den, Government Remains In Denial, Police Blame Boat Operators

By Godwin Ajom The shadow of insecurity hanging over the Calabar-Oron waterways deepened on Friday, April 17, 2026, when suspected kidnappers abducted 15 passengers traveling by boat from Calabar, Cross River State, to Oron in Akwa Ibom State. Among the victims were candidates of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), young Nigerians whose journey

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Emmanuel Irom: Meet Young Cross Riverian Blazing The Trail In Fintech, Agriculture And Community Impact

By CrossRiverWatch Admin Emmanuel James Irom, a Nigerian banking executive and management consultant, has built a multi-sector career spanning finance, agriculture, and community development, with over 16 years of professional experience. From modest beginnings in information technology within the banking sector, Irom has risen through the ranks to become a leading figure in Nigeria’s microfinance

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Fuel Scarcity: Recent Petrol Price Sparks Transport Fare Hike In Calabar As Commuters Blame Drivers, Iran War

By Kelvin Ololo Commuters in Calabar have raised concerns over rising transport fares following a sudden increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) better known as petrol, accusing some commercial drivers of exploiting the situation to impose arbitrary charges. The price adjustment began on Monday, March 9, 2026, when petrol, previously sold

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Plotting Of Coordinates Begin On Newly Drilled Oil Wells

By Godwin Ajom The Federal Government has commenced the plotting of the disputed and newly drilled oil and gas wells across all Oil and gas producing States. Chairman, Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, disclosed this on Monday 26th January 2026 while addressing members of the press during the flag

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We Must Promote Unity And Local Contents – Queen Marie Advocates

By Godwin Ajom A female traditional ruler in Eyong Abatim community, Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State, Obongawan Marie Ikpeme Erete (Aruk Ii), has called for unity amongst Nigerians and deliberate promotion of local contents, particularly cotton materials as a pathway to national prosperity. Obongawan Marie gave the advice while unfolding her efforts

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Calabar Municipal Chairman Shuts Down Revenue Committees, Set Up New Team

By Kelvin Ololo Residents and business operators in Calabar Municipality are set to witness a major shift in local revenue administration following the dissolution of all revenue management committees by the Chairman of Calabar Municipal Council, Rt. Hon. James O. Anam. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to

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BREAKING: Applications Open For Phase 2 Of Owan-Enoh MSMEs Support Program

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