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,
My heart broke the day I saw yet another young girl being married off at a tender age. I could not hold back my tears as I wondered how many dreams had been cut short before they even had a chance to blossom. Too often, society measures a woman’s worth by her ability to marry
By Kelvin Ololo and Joy Okpa The Cross River State Government has debunked insinuations of a planned relocation of the Okuku Campus of the state owned University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), from Yala to Akamkpa LGA. The controversy gained momentum after Barr. Alphonsus Eba, former state APC Chairman and now the deputy governorship candidate
By MaryAnn Abunimye, John Irikwu And Joy Okpa Two persons escaped death as a Lafarge cement truck veered off a major highway in Calabar, the Cross River State capital on Tuesday. The accident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday around the Calabar International Conference Center (CICC) roundabout of Murtala Muhammed Highway. The Sector Commander
By Christopher Iyang The Inclusive Forum for Accountable Society (IFAS) has condemned the assault of two young women in Calabar, describing the incident as an act of mob justice and calling for an immediate investigation into everyone involved, including a member of the Cross River State House of Assembly fingered in the role. In a
By Christopher Iyang The Cross River State Police Command and the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening community policing and improving police-youth relations through closer collaboration. The commitment was made on Monday during a courtesy visit by the National President of the NYCN, Comrade Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, and his
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Snakes and other reptiles are reportedly having safe haven in Teachers Continuous Training Institute (TCTI) Biase’s overgrown bushes. Insiders in the Institute confirmed that though there have been no incidents of snake bites but some snakes have been killed within and outside the Institute. Sources expressed that as precautionary measures, the environment
By Rejoice Ettah The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has consoled with families of Calabar tragic flood and landslide that claimed lives. Cries of a grieving mother and father echoed across Ikot Awatim Community in Ikot Ansa, Calabar Municipality Local Government Area of the State, after a devastating landslide triggered by torrential