By CrossRiverWatch Admin An unsafe and hidden abortion refers to an abortion that is carried out in unsafe conditions or kept secret because of fear, stigma, legal restrictions, or social pressure. While unsafe abortion is the termination of a pregnancy by someone who lacks the necessary medical skills, or in an environment that does not
By Christopher Iyang The Cross River State Police Command has clarified claims on the viral video alleging that a police officer was removing street signposts along Akai Effa Road near Power Line in Calabar on the directive of the State Governor. In a press statement issued on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah
By Sylvia Akpan As part of ongoing efforts to resolve the industrial dispute at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, held a closed-door meeting with the University’s management and the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)
By Sylvia Akpan And Christiana Uka The Basic Rights Counsel Initiative (BRCI) has equipped foster parents with practical skills to build trust and provide compassionate care for children recovering from abuse, neglect, and other traumatic experiences. The empowerment was done on Wednesday July 15, 2026, during a one-day capacity-building session of the organization’s Foster Care
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,
My heart broke the day I saw yet another young girl being married off at a tender age. I could not hold back my tears as I wondered how many dreams had been cut short before they even had a chance to blossom. Too often, society measures a woman’s worth by her ability to marry
By Kelvin Ololo and Joy Okpa The Cross River State Government has debunked insinuations of a planned relocation of the Okuku Campus of the state owned University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), from Yala to Akamkpa LGA. The controversy gained momentum after Barr. Alphonsus Eba, former state APC Chairman and now the deputy governorship candidate
By MaryAnn Abunimye, John Irikwu And Joy Okpa Two persons escaped death as a Lafarge cement truck veered off a major highway in Calabar, the Cross River State capital on Tuesday. The accident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday around the Calabar International Conference Center (CICC) roundabout of Murtala Muhammed Highway. The Sector Commander