By Kelvin Ololo The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has intensified security engagements ahead of the 2025/2026 second-semester examinations, following reports of a gang-related clash and alleged arrests of suspected members of rival groups around the Calabar campus. The development comes as examinations for final-year students are scheduled to commence on Tuesday, September 15,
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Police Command is investigating an alleged unauthorized hernia surgery at a private clinic in Ekori, Yakurr Local Government Area, while a 22-year-old man has been arrested in the same community over a motorcycle suspected to have been stolen from Ikom Local Government Area. The Police Public Relations Officer,
By Kelvin Ololo Public and private nursery, primary and secondary schools across Cross River State will resume for the 2026/2027 academic session on Monday, September 14, 2026, with the Ministry of Education directing schools to strictly comply with approved academic and operational policies. The directive, contained in a public announcement signed by the Director of
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By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State Commissioner for Power, Dr. Eka Williams, has reportedly died in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. His sudden death throw his family, friends and people of his native Akparabong Community in Ikom Local Government Area into mourning Family sources confirmed the death on Sunday, September 13, 2026, as reported by Calitown.
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The registration for the 2026 edition of the Queen of Humanity Nigeria Pageant is now open, with organisers inviting qualified young women across Nigeria to apply through the official portal, a statement by CrossRiverWatch shows. Applications officially commenced on August 30th 2026 and will close on October 30th by 11:59PM. Interested young
By Sylvia Akpan The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Zone 15 Headquarters, Maiduguri, AIG Bassey Samuel Ewah, has paid a courtesy visit to the Shehu of Borno, His Royal Highness Alhaji (Dr.) Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Al-Amin El-Kanemi, as part of efforts to foster collaboration and strengthen relations with traditional institutions. AIG Ewah, who was
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Government has cancelled the controversial 2024/2025 Local Government recruitment exercise, retaining 821 personnel and approved a fresh recruitment exercise for 4,000 workers. The decision follows the submission and consideration of the report of a Panel of Enquiry set up to investigate the recruitment exercise conducted by the now-defunct