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,
By Kelvin Ololo Every morning in Efut Ibonda, residents begin another difficult journey across a road that has become a symbol of neglect. For farmers carrying baskets of palm oil, bunches of plantains, coconuts, and other agricultural produce, getting to the market is a daily struggle. For students, the challenge is even more painful, as
By Kelvin Ololo A sustained campaign to improve maternal and child health in Cross River State has gained momentum as the State Mobilization and Technical Committee (SMOTEC) intensified its community sensitization program in Odukpani Local Government Area. The intervention, supported by UNICEF, focused on five key areas considered critical to family and community well-being: antenatal
By Kelvin Ololo The Commissioner of Police in Cross River State, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue has warned officers against unlawful detention, abuse of power, and other forms of misconduct by police officers. The commissioner said officers who violate the fundamental rights of citizens will no longer be tolerated, stressing that professionalism and respect for human
By Patrick Obia The Cross River Southern Senatorial candidate for the 2027 general election, Prophetess Esther Archibong, has rolled out modalities to wrestle power from her opponents. She made the affirmation while responding to questions from journalists in Calabar, the state capital. Honourable Esther noted that though her quest is divine but she is moved
The real measure of subsidy removal is not a savings account. It is whether the fiscal space it creates produces a more productive and prosperous Nigeria. Every major economic reform leaves behind two conversations. The first asks what was lost. The second asks what was gained. In Nigeria’s case, much of the debate over fuel