By Sylvia Akpan The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream), Senator Eteng Jonah Williams, has called for the effective implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 to attract investment, increase oil and gas production and ensure that host communities benefit from Nigeria’s petroleum resources. Williams made the call on Wednesday, October
By Sylvia Akpan The Management of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Cross River State, has banned the sale of bread, sachet and bottled water brands other than those produced by the institution on its campus. The directive, issued by the Joint Task Force on Businesses on Campus (JTBC) on Saturday, October 24, 2026, mandates all
By Kelvin Ololo At least one person has been confirmed dead and many injured following a stampede at an empowerment program in Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State. State Police Command confirmed that one woman died after a stampede at the program attended by the wife of the Cross River State Governor and
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Police Command has arrested three University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) students and nine others over suspected gang initiation involvement. Among the three UNICROSS students, is the Students Union Government (SUG) President identified as Ogar Favour Johobe (also known as noble) of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The
By Faith Odezulu Family, residents, friends and well-wishers are trooping in to bid last farewell to late 90-year-old traditional figure, HRH Etubom O. E. O. Asuquo III who passed on in 2025. Funeral activities commenced on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the deceased’s residence at No: 60/99 Yellow Duke Street, Calabar South Local Government Area,
By Esther Donald Severe flooding in the Abanwan Community in Erei South, Biase Local Government Area of Cross River State, has raised concerns about the safety and living conditions of residents. The flood which occurred on October 3, 2026, and continuously flashing has created difficulties and disrupted the daily activities of community members with homes,
All hell was let loose yesterday simply because I disagreed with the position of former ward councillors, vice chairmen, and LG appointees protesting for the payment of the so-called “severance allowance.” I still stand by my yesterday’s argument. The people telling me to “respect the law” or “what is good for the goose…” especially Ken
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Senate on Thursday passed a bill seeking to establish the Federal University of Education, Obudu in Cross River State, marking a significant step towards expanding access to higher education and strengthening teacher education in Nigeria. The bill, sponsored by the Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe,