By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Management of SPAR have announced that the shopping mall will open on Monday August 24, 2026, for business. The announcement is coming just a day after the mall was gutted by fire in the early hours of Saturday, 22 August, 2026. The Management while confirming the incident said the fire was
By Jonathan Ugbal A fire outbreak is currently spreading through a wing of Calabar Mall, leaving shop owners in tears as only one fire service truck battles the blaze. The affected wing houses a pharmacy, clothes outfit, perfumery, and phone shop. The mall also hosts several multinational chain stores including Spar. Sources on ground say
By Odey-Xavier Ojeka A graduate of Human Psychology from the University of Calabar, Ogomogom Nyenneyorbase Eteng and a graduate of College of Health Technology, Calabar, Enor-Abasi Ubi have been crowned as winners of the 2026 Leboku pageant which was held last night in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area of central Cross River State. “Leboku” is
By Sylvia Akpan The Basic Rights Counsel Initiative (BRCI) has called for justice following the death of Mrs. Atim Etim who was set ablaze by her son in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State. The deceased was accused of witchcraft. Her son, Emmanuel Etim had blamed her for his daughter’s death. The incident
By Sylvia Akpan A man identified as Emmanuel Etim has allegedly attempted to strangle and later set his mother, Mrs. Atim Eyo, on fire after accusing her of being responsible for the death of his daughter, a case of witchcraft branding. The incident occurred on Friday, August 14, 2026, in Ojuah, Akamkpa Local Government Area,
By Sylvia Akpan As part of activities to mark the 2026 International Youth Day, the Girls Power Initiative (GPI), has graduated 25 girls as certified peer educators at its 29th annual graduation and public education ceremony. The graduation which took place today, 15th August 2026, at the GPI Conference Hall, Anyamurua Estate, Atimbo Road, Calabar,
By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State Local Government Service Commission has warned the public against falling victim to individuals soliciting money under the guise of facilitating their inclusion in the state’s staff payroll. The Commission, in a public service announcement signed by its Chairman, Hon. Eyo Nsa Ekpo, Esq., clarified that it is not
By Nsan Ndoma-Neji The Methodist Church Nigeria has elevated Rt. Reverend. Dr. Otuekong Ukut Esq., to the position of Archbishop of Calabar, with the mandate to superintend over all Methodist dioceses in Cross River. The elevation followed a major restructuring of the church in the state. Under the new arrangement, the former Diocese of Atamunu