By Christopher Iyang The Cross River State Police Command has arrested ten suspected members of the Axe Men Confraternity and recovered a locally made pistol and other weapons in Abini Community, Biase Local Government Area. The suspects were arrested on Saturday, August 22, 2026, by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit, Sector 2, following
By Jonathan Ugbal A fire outbreak is currently spreading through a wing of Calabar Mall, leaving shop owners in tears as only one fire service truck battles the blaze. The affected wing houses a pharmacy, clothes outfit, perfumery, and phone shop. The mall also hosts several multinational chain stores including Spar. Sources on ground say
By Odey-Xavier Ojeka A graduate of Human Psychology from the University of Calabar, Ogomogom Nyenneyorbase Eteng and a graduate of College of Health Technology, Calabar, Enor-Abasi Ubi have been crowned as winners of the 2026 Leboku pageant which was held last night in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area of central Cross River State. “Leboku” is
As schools in Cross River State prepare to resume on September 14, 2026, parents must return to the drawing board and take a fresh look at their responsibilities. The education and upbringing of a child cannot be left entirely in the hands of teachers and school management. Many parents are already eager for the resumption
By Sylvia Akpan The Basic Rights Counsel Initiative (BRCI) has called for justice following the death of Mrs. Atim Etim who was set ablaze by her son in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State. The deceased was accused of witchcraft. Her son, Emmanuel Etim had blamed her for his daughter’s death. The incident
By CrossRiverWatch Admin A Magistrate Court sitting in Calabar and presided over by Mrs. Mercy Ene has discharged businessman, Denis Odama after the prosecutors withdrew the holding charge filed against him for bullying Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State online. The discharge followed the application made by the prosecution, led by F. O. Okoi
By Patrick Obia The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has ordered the immediate release of incarcerated businessman and social commentator, Dennis Odama from Afokang prison. Governor Otu who gave the order on his verified Facebook page on Wednesday August 19, 2026 said he has been briefed on the matter. Sources from the
By Sylvia Akpan A man identified as Emmanuel Etim has allegedly attempted to strangle and later set his mother, Mrs. Atim Eyo, on fire after accusing her of being responsible for the death of his daughter, a case of witchcraft branding. The incident occurred on Friday, August 14, 2026, in Ojuah, Akamkpa Local Government Area,