By Wisdom Eteng, Blessing Agbor And Faith Odezulu The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) State House of Assembly candidate for Yakurr 1 State Constituency, James Ibor, Esq., has charged Journalists and the ones in training to remain committed to truth, hard work and professionalism in the discharge of their duties. He gave the charge during an
By Sarah Ooja, Blessing Francis And Peace Ejema Ahead of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s campaign rally in Calabar, the capital of Cross River, heavy traffic has greeted various routes in the metropolise. Also witnessed, is diversions of vehicles as major roads are blocked, causing holdups, and passengers stranded among various difficulties they experience. The road
By Patrick Obia The Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan-Enoh, has highlighted various Federal Government interventions targeting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), saying the sector remains central to Nigeria’s economic growth and development. Owan-Enoh stated this in Calabar while addressing business owners, supporters, beneficiaries and stakeholders during Manufacturing and MSME Support Roundtable
By Kelvin Ololo Residents and motorists plying the Awi axis of Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State have raised concerns over a decomposing body of an unidentified man lying on the highway for four days, warning that the situation poses a serious environmental and public health risk. The body, suspected to be that
By Sarah Ooja The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 6 Headquarters, Calabar, AIG Rashid Bello Afegbua, on Thursday, 29th October, 2026, visited the Cross River State Police Command as part of his familiarization tour of formations under the Zone. The visit is in line with the policing vision of the Inspector-General of
THE JANUARY 2006 INVASION: OFFICIAL FINDINGS OF THE JUDICIAL COMMISSION OF INQUIRY Following the outbreak of violence in January 2006, His Excellency Mr. Donald Duke constituted the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Hostilities between Ebom and Ebijakara Communities in Abi Local Government Area, under the Chairmanship of Hon. Justice Sylvester A. Obi (Rtd). The official
By Patrick Obia Another victim from the empowerment stampede organized by the governor’s wife of Cross River State, Bishop Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, has reportedly died. The victim identified as Rose passed on at the General Hospital Ogoja on Wednesday, October, 28, 2026, evening hours after her health got worse due to the stampede and police
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River Deputy Governor and Chairman of the State Boundary Committee (SBC), Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to resolving the protracted communal crisis between Ebom and Ebijaghara communities in Abi Local Government Area, with a view to restoring peace and facilitating the return of displaced residents to