By Joy Okpa Fear has gripped residents of Elijah Henshaw off Palm Street, in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, following the discovery of the lifeless body of a man in a drainage channel. The discovery made on Friday, July 17, 2026, attracted residents who gathered in small groups as heavy rainfall
Think about this, I do not think that anyone is in doubt about the fact that everything uniformed in Nigeria, stands for extortion. In other words, all uniformed organizations in Nigeria that were created with the goal of serving Nigerians, are primarily extortionist and every day, any of their personnel go out to work, the
By Kelvin Ololo No fewer than 100 women across various constituencies in Cross River State, have undergone intensive training on political leadership and participation as part of efforts to increase women’s representation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The one day capacity building workshop, themed “strengthening women’s voices in political leadership and governance”, was organized
By CrossRiverWatch Admin An unsafe and hidden abortion refers to an abortion that is carried out in unsafe conditions or kept secret because of fear, stigma, legal restrictions, or social pressure. While unsafe abortion is the termination of a pregnancy by someone who lacks the necessary medical skills, or in an environment that does not
By Christopher Iyang The Cross River State Police Command has clarified claims on the viral video alleging that a police officer was removing street signposts along Akai Effa Road near Power Line in Calabar on the directive of the State Governor. In a press statement issued on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah
By Sylvia Akpan As part of ongoing efforts to resolve the industrial dispute at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, held a closed-door meeting with the University’s management and the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)
By Sylvia Akpan And Christiana Uka The Basic Rights Counsel Initiative (BRCI) has equipped foster parents with practical skills to build trust and provide compassionate care for children recovering from abuse, neglect, and other traumatic experiences. The empowerment was done on Wednesday July 15, 2026, during a one-day capacity-building session of the organization’s Foster Care
By Sylvia Akpan The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the continued growth and development of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), promising improved infrastructure and sustained engagement with stakeholders to address the institution’s current challenges. The Governor gave the assurance on Tuesday, July 14, 2026,