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 Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State Police Command has arrested 60 suspects in connection with the alleged assault of a police officer around Watt Market, Calabar, following a viral video that sparked concerns over the circumstances surrounding the incident. The Command, in a statement signed by its Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday,
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Cross River State, Sir Arthur Jarvis Archibong, has thrown down the gauntlet to his traducers, declaring that his record in public service is without blemish and daring anyone with proof of criminal wrongdoing against him to come forward or forever hold their peace. Archibong,
By F. Baba Isa Esq At a time when police officers in many jurisdictions are being required to wear body cameras while discharging their duties, it is rather unfortunate that our Inspector-General of Police appears to be linking the low morale of his men to members of the public recording them while they perform their
By Kelvin Ololo The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has intensified security engagements ahead of the 2025/2026 second-semester examinations, following reports of a gang-related clash and alleged arrests of suspected members of rival groups around the Calabar campus. The development comes as examinations for final-year students are scheduled to commence on Tuesday, September 15,
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Police Command is investigating an alleged unauthorized hernia surgery at a private clinic in Ekori, Yakurr Local Government Area, while a 22-year-old man has been arrested in the same community over a motorcycle suspected to have been stolen from Ikom Local Government Area. The Police Public Relations Officer,
By Kelvin Ololo Public and private nursery, primary and secondary schools across Cross River State will resume for the 2026/2027 academic session on Monday, September 14, 2026, with the Ministry of Education directing schools to strictly comply with approved academic and operational policies. The directive, contained in a public announcement signed by the Director of