By Sylvia Akpan Human Right Lawyer, James Ibor Esq., has emerged the flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Yakurr 1 State Constituency. The PDP affirmed him as its candidate for the Yakurr 1 State Constituency following the party’s primaries held across the constituency. The exercise, which was monitored by the Independent National
By Amawu Albert-Amawu What began as a solemn gathering of mourning in Bukumanya-Bisu, Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State, transformed into a remarkable celebration of life, culture, legacy and service as the Ogogo Dynasty laid to rest their patriarch, Late Warrant Officer Joseph Echine Ogogo. Amid pomp, military pageantry and rich cultural displays,
By Kelvin Ololo The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has announced the commencement of its 2026/2027 First Choice Admission Screening Exercise for prospective candidates seeking admission into the institution. According to the official notice released by the university registry and made available to CrossRiverWatch newsroom, the screening exercise is open to both UTME and
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Command of the Nigeria Police Force, has launched search for a missing teenager, Martins Okokon Bassey. The 17-year-old boy, Martins whose whereabouts remain unknown weeks after he reportedly left home and failed to return. The Police Command said the case is currently under active investigation at the Akim
By Sylvia Akpan As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS’s) international partnerships and expand opportunities for academic and research collaboration, the Vice Chancellor of the varsity, Prof. Francisca Bassey, undertook a strategic engagement visit to Cyprus International University (CIU) in April 2026. During the visit, Prof. Bassey was
By Sylvia Akpan The Senior Secondary Education Board (SSEB) has directed principals of public secondary schools across Cross River State to converge in Calabar for an endorsement rally in support of Governor Bassey Otu and his deputy ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The directive was contained in SSEB Circular No. 08 of 2026, dated
By Kelvin Ololo The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) branch, has declared a total and indefinite strike over what it described as the failure of the university management, governing council, and government to implement agreements reached with the union. The decision was announced rising from a Congress held
By Kelvin Ololo Tension erupted on Monday in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State, following a fresh communal clash between the Ofatura and Ovonum communities over an alleged cassava theft linked to a lingering land dispute. The incident, which occurred on May 18, 2026, reportedly created panic within the affected communities before the