By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has sworn in two new commissioners and announced a cabinet reshuffle aimed at strengthening governance and enhancing service delivery across the state. The newly inaugurated commissioners are Mr. Dodeye Ikpi Arikpo, who will serve as Commissioner for Special Duties and
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State House of Assembly has screened and confirmed Mr. Dodeye Ikpi Arikpo for appointment as Commissioner and Member of the Cross River State Executive Council, following the consideration of a request transmitted to the House by the Governor, Senator Bassey Otu. The screening and confirmation took place during plenary,
When CrossRiverWatch started publishing under Governor Imoke’s second tenure, it was a very trying period for us. It was novel to use the social media to hold the government accountable in a very conservative State like Cross River where almost everyone, including those who call themselves comrades, did not have a contrary voice to whatever
By Patrick Obia What began as an ordinary rainy day for Mrs. Blessing Ede turned into a nightmare that left her family without a home. On July 10, 2026, dark clouds gathered over Calabar, Cross River State, signalling another round of rainfall. Like many residents accustomed to the state’s frequent downpours, Mrs. Blessing never imagined
By Godwin Ajom A new doctoral study by Cross River-born researcher and science communicator, Emmanuel George Ndoma, has identified measurable respiratory and digestive health risks associated with welding activities, particularly where workers do not use appropriate protective equipment. The research, conducted at Akwa Ibom State University, found the presence of naturally occurring radioactive materials in
By Ettah rejoice The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has announced that it will not admit candidates into its Medicine and Surgery, Medical Laboratory Science, and Dentistry programs for the 2026/2027 academic session. The announcement was made in an urgent public notice issued by the University’s Public Relations Unit, advising all affected candidates to immediately visit
By Patrick Obia Cross River-born Major General Emmanuel Ejim-Emekah has handed over command as the GOC 6 Division Nigerian Army/Land Component Commander JTF (South-South) Operation Delta Safe. The ceremony held on Friday 24, 2026, as he handed over to his successor, Major General EI Okoro. Major General Emmanuel who hails from Bekwarra Local Government Area
By MaryAnn Abunimye The Cross River State Government has extended the suspension of all scrap-related activities across the state for another one month as part of efforts to protect public infrastructure and improve security. The extension, which takes effect immediately, will remain in force until August 23, 2026. This was disclosed in a press release