By Kelvin Ololo The families of 17 deceased police personnel in Cross River State have received a total of N13.75 million in Group Life Assurance benefits, offering financial support to families left to bear the pain that followed the loss of their loved ones. The beneficiaries received 17 cheques valued at thirteen million, seven hundred
By Kelvin Ololo At Simon Beach in Ikang, Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria, the aftermath of a waterway tragedy has turned into a painful wait for families searching for certainty about their loved ones. Eight passengers were drowned following the collision of two speed boats along the Ikang-Cameroon waterway, while five
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State Commissioner for Power, Dr. Eka Williams, has reportedly died in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. His sudden death throw his family, friends and people of his native Akparabong Community in Ikom Local Government Area into mourning Family sources confirmed the death on Sunday, September 13, 2026, as reported by Calitown.
By Sylvia Akpan The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Zone 15 Headquarters, Maiduguri, AIG Bassey Samuel Ewah, has paid a courtesy visit to the Shehu of Borno, His Royal Highness Alhaji (Dr.) Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Al-Amin El-Kanemi, as part of efforts to foster collaboration and strengthen relations with traditional institutions. AIG Ewah, who was
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has approved the appointment of Mr. Utsu John Atsu as the new Managing Director of the Cross River State Tourism Bureau. The appointment was contained in a press release issued by the Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and
By Frank Ulom, Converseer Akwa-Cross has again been thrown into mourning following the death of another journalist, Patrick Odey, the Punch Newspapers Correspondent in Akwa Ibom State. Converseer learned that Odey, who hails from Cross River State died this morning in Akwa Ibom, where he’s currently working as journalist and a member of the Akwa
By Patrick Obia The day was bright and the atmosphere was fair enough for a good ride but a 54-year-old Nigeria’s Customs Officer, Prince Etteng did not know what tragedy that was ahead. Death was hanging across numerous potholes. He died not because he was sick or on his duty post. He was not attacked
By Patrick Obia Christ For All Nations (CfaN) has announced plans to hold a four-day Calabar Great Gospel Crusade 2026, scheduled for November 12 to 15, 2026 in Calabar, Cross River State capital. This was announced during a press briefing held on Monday, September 7, 2026, where the Executive Africa Director of CfaN, Rev. John