By Kelvin Ololo The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has announced the commencement of its 2026/2027 First Choice Admission Screening Exercise for prospective candidates seeking admission into the institution. According to the official notice released by the university registry and made available to CrossRiverWatch newsroom, the screening exercise is open to both UTME and
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Command of the Nigeria Police Force, has launched search for a missing teenager, Martins Okokon Bassey. The 17-year-old boy, Martins whose whereabouts remain unknown weeks after he reportedly left home and failed to return. The Police Command said the case is currently under active investigation at the Akim
By Sylvia Akpan As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS’s) international partnerships and expand opportunities for academic and research collaboration, the Vice Chancellor of the varsity, Prof. Francisca Bassey, undertook a strategic engagement visit to Cyprus International University (CIU) in April 2026. During the visit, Prof. Bassey was
By Sylvia Akpan The Senior Secondary Education Board (SSEB) has directed principals of public secondary schools across Cross River State to converge in Calabar for an endorsement rally in support of Governor Bassey Otu and his deputy ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The directive was contained in SSEB Circular No. 08 of 2026, dated
By Kelvin Ololo The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) branch, has declared a total and indefinite strike over what it described as the failure of the university management, governing council, and government to implement agreements reached with the union. The decision was announced rising from a Congress held
By Kelvin Ololo Tension erupted on Monday in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State, following a fresh communal clash between the Ofatura and Ovonum communities over an alleged cassava theft linked to a lingering land dispute. The incident, which occurred on May 18, 2026, reportedly created panic within the affected communities before the
By Kelvin Ololo Renowned filmmaker, broadcaster, and media entrepreneur, Fidelis Duker has officially declared his intention to contest for the House of Representatives seat for the Akpabuyo/Bakassi/Calabar South Federal Constituency. The development was made known to our newsroom in a press release announcing his political move Duker’s under the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress
By Kelvin Ololo Residents of parts of Calabar were stranded on Monday morning 18 May, 2026, after a heavy downpour flooded major roads and residential areas, disrupting movement to schools, offices, and business locations. The flooding, which affected several parts of Calabar South, was particularly severe along Webber, Atakpa and Atamunu Streets, where a driver