By Agnes Etim The Cross River State Police Command has recovered a stolen Toyota Camry in Bekwarra Local Government Area, hours after it was reportedly stolen in Ogoja, while the suspected driver escaped arrest. The ash-coloured Toyota Camry, with registration number ABC 939 NW, was recovered in the early hours of Sunday, November 8, 2026,
By Kelvin Ololo Panic and devastation gripped Ndem community in Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State following a deadly explosion involving a petrol-laden truck that reportedly lost control and crashed off a bridge, leaving scores dead. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, triggered a massive fireball after the truck overturned and burst into
By Kelvin Ololo Tension gripped Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State following the killing of a 26-year-old woman, an incident that sparked outrage and protests within the community. According to preliminary police reports, the incident occurred on March 28, 2026, at about 6:00 a.m, when a 35-year-old man, identified as Malime Sunday Ejor,
By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State House of Assembly has suspended the Vice Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Council, Hon. Emmanuel Idi Yakubu, for a period of ninety days over alleged gross misconduct and abandonment of duty. The suspension, which was unanimously approved by the House, is pending an investigation by the Committee on
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The John Owan Enoh Foundation for Diabetes (JOE Foundation for Diabetes) has marked the World Diabetes Day with a comprehensive free medical outreach in Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State, offering residents access to essential health services at no cost. The exercise, led by the foundation’s Program Officer, Mrs. Nyce
By Emma Una, Vanguard A man identified as Brother Sonny has mysteriously disappeared in a river at Ishaya village, Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State, after going to bathe at midnight. The incident, which occurred on September 28, has thrown the community into confusion and grief. According to his younger sister, Joy Philips,
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Edet Otu, has flagged off the construction of a 10-kilometer Ndok Junction-Mbube-Okubushuyu road in Ogoja Local Government Area. Speaking during the flag-off ceremony at Ekumtak-Mbube in Ogoja LGA on Saturday, 2nd August, 2024, Governor Otu, represented by his deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey,
By Favour Adinya The Cross River State Police Command has clarified a sad motor accident that occurred on April 24, 2025, along Abakpa/Igoli Road in Ogoja Local Government Area. The incident involved a BMW vehicle with registration number AKD 900 GD, driven by one Bassey Precious in the company of one Caleb Fidelis Okem. According