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
Technology has transformed the way students learn across the world, and Cross River State is no exception. Today, smartphones, laptops and the internet have become important learning tools, making it easier for students to carry out research, attend virtual classes, access e-books and complete assignments. Educational materials that once required hours in the library can
By Sylvia Akpan A High Court in Calabar, Cross River State has permanently remanded John Sunday Eyo, in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Service for the rape of a 16-year-old child. The judgement was delivered on Tuesday, 21 July, 2026, by Hon. Justice Blessing Egwu, who found the defendant guilty and ordered his permanent
By Bright Effiong The Cross River State Government has announced that movement of people and vehicles will be restricted across the state from 7: AM to 10:AM on Saturday, July 25, 2026, for the monthly environmental sanitation exercise. In a public service announcement signed and issued by the Commissioner of Environment, Hon. Moses Osogi, residents
By Christopher Iyang The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 39-year-old man, Udeme Emmanuel Ekpeme, for allegedly posing as a medical doctor. He is also accused operating an illegal mobile clinic, and defrauding members of the public with false promises of employment at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH). The suspect was
By Sylvia Akpan The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) branch, has suspended the industrial action it embarked on May 19, 2026, bringing to an end about 8 weeks of academic disruption. The decision to suspend the strike was reached on Tuesday 21 July, 2026, during an emergency Congress
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The bill prohibiting same-sex marriage has passed Second Reading in the Cross River State House of Assembly. The Bill, titled “A Bill for a Law to Prohibit Contract of Marriage or Civil Union Entered into Between Persons of Same Sex, Solemnization of Same, Whether Cultural or in Accordance with Any Statute in