By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State Government has assured the family of the late Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, Prince Eka Williams, of its full support throughout the burial process. The assurance was conveyed on Friday at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar, where the remains of the late Commissioner were received by
By Kelvin Ololo From behind the camera to behind the microphone, Cross River-based cinematographer and photographer Oto-obong Clement, popularly known as Walata Worldwide, has ventured into music with a political track titled “Otu Legacy,” expressing support for Governor Bassey Otu’s bid for a second term in 2027. Clement, who spoke to CrossRiverWatch during an exclusive
By Sylvia Akpan Ten final-year students of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Calabar (UNICAL) have been awarded the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Student Hardship Grant for the 2025/2026 academic session. The development was disclosed by the Vice Chancellor of the varsity, Prof. Offiong Okon, in a post on his official Facebook account. According
By Tina Todo, The Guardian Newspaper Mr. Daniel Imo, a 44-year-old indigene of Adadama community in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State, has appealed to the local, state Federal Government of Nigeria and well-meaning individuals for support. He said he has remained bedridden for 23 years after suffering a spinal cord injury in
By Sylvia Akpan The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the continued growth and development of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), promising improved infrastructure and sustained engagement with stakeholders to address the institution’s current challenges. The Governor gave the assurance on Tuesday, July 14, 2026,
By Kelvin Ololo Students across the Cross River South Senatorial District are set to receive major financial relief following the launch of the 2026 edition of Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong’s Education Support Initiative (ESI), a ₦100 million intervention designed to ease the cost of tertiary education. Under the program, 1,000 qualified students are believed to benefit
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening the judiciary as the state commenced the 2025/2026 Legal Year with a thanksgiving service at the Assemblies of God Church, Akim, Calabar. Represented by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt.
By Sylvia Akpan Cross River State brance of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), came second in the just concluded NBA Annual General Conference (AGC) Football Tournament. This is the first time Cross River State NBA branch is participating in the tournament. The opening match, which was held at the UNEC Stadium, Enugu State, was a