By CrossRiverWatch Admin The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Cross River State has constituted its Advisory Council for the State Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections. Among those appointed are the President of Semakemek Support Organization, Archbishop Emmah Gospel Isong, former Governor Ben Ayade and Dame Senator Florence Ita-Giwa. Also on the list
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has presented a proposed budget of ₦987, 808, 089, 235.92bn for the 2027 fiscal year christened: The Budget of Consolidation and Renewed Hope. Presenting the budget before the lawmakers at the Assembly Complex in Calabar, Governor Otu described the proposed estimates as ” a Solemn
By Affiong Osam The Cross River State Police Command has arrested “Sylvester Otu” in Biase Local Government Area of the state following a report of alleged assault and threats to life. A search in his residence on 19 October 2026 led to discovery of a locally made pistol, two live cartridges and a black beret
By Daniel Shito The Cross River State Commissioner for Transportation, Hon. Kingsley Egumi, has warned traffic officers against extortion and abuse of power. He gave the warning in Calabar during the flag-off of the Ember Month Sensitization Campaign by TRAMRA. The theme of the campaign is “Repositioning for Excellence” and “Stay Alive, Don’t Rush to
Education is widely regarded as the foundation of national development and a powerful tool for transforming lives. It equips individuals with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to contribute meaningfully to society. In Nigeria, education is often described as the key to success and a pathway out of poverty. However, the increasing cost of education
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River state’s security has improved relative to the 2019–2023 period but is not yet perfect, peace practitioner and conflict mediator Dr. Efio-Ita Nyok has said. Nyok while making the assertion as a guest on The People’s First Administration 2.0, a sponsored program on Sparkling FM Calabar, based his assessment on personal
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State House of Assembly has today passed the Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, seeking to provide a constitutional framework for the establishment of State Police Services, with 22 of the 25 members voting in favour of the bill, while three members were absent from plenary. The passage followed deliberations
By Peace Ejame The rising cost of accommodation in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, has sparked growing disagreements between landlords and tenants, with both sides blaming the economic hardship for the surge in house rents. While landlords attribute the increases to the rising cost of building materials, maintenance, waste disposal, levies and other expenses,