By Sylvia Akpan The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled its campaign agenda of economic recovery, political restructuring, security reform and accountable leadership ahead of the 2027 general elections. These and many other strategies were the highlights of Tuesday, August 25, 2026, political gathering held in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. Speaking during the
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The People Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Cross River State, Sir Arthur Javis Archibong, has declared his readiness to engage the Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu in an open debate at any time and venue of the governor’s choosing, provided the governor himself will be present. Speaking with journalists in Calabar on
By Patrick Obia The Cross River State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with an alleged attempted rape of a 12-year-old girl in Calabar. The suspects, Moris Monday, aged 68, and Asuquo Effiom, aged 70, were arrested on Sunday 23 August, 2026, following a report by the victim’s father. The Command’s spokesman ASP
By CrossRiverWatch Admin A yet-to-be named man has committed suicide in Obudu Main Market square, Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State. The incident happened in the early hours of Sunday August 23, 2026. He is said to hail from Bekwarra Local Government Area. Residents are still in shock about the circumstances surrounding the
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Management of SPAR have announced that the shopping mall will open on Monday August 24, 2026, for business. The announcement is coming just a day after the mall was gutted by fire in the early hours of Saturday, 22 August, 2026. The Management while confirming the incident said the fire was
By Kelvin Ololo The 1994 alumni set of the Faculty of Law, University of Calabar (UNICAL), has called on the university management to improve the faculty’s environment, while donating three internet-enabled computers and instituting a N500,000 annual prize for outstanding graduating students. The alumni made the appeal on Friday during a courtesy visit to the
By Christopher Iyang The Cross River State Police Command has arrested ten suspected members of the Axe Men Confraternity and recovered a locally made pistol and other weapons in Abini Community, Biase Local Government Area. The suspects were arrested on Saturday, August 22, 2026, by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit, Sector 2, following
By Jonathan Ugbal A fire outbreak is currently spreading through a wing of Calabar Mall, leaving shop owners in tears as only one fire service truck battles the blaze. The affected wing houses a pharmacy, clothes outfit, perfumery, and phone shop. The mall also hosts several multinational chain stores including Spar. Sources on ground say