By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed the Health Quackery (Prohibition) Bill, 2026, a landmark legislation aimed at curbing the activities of unqualified medical practitioners and strengthening healthcare regulation across the state. The bill, titled “A Law to Prohibit Quackery Practices in the Health Sector of Cross River State, Establish
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Special Adviser to Cross River State Governor on interventions, Prince Michael Abuo has been appointed by the Nigeria Police Force to chair her campaign against cultism and social vices in the State. This follows his nomination after a painstaking review of his curriculum vitae by the Cross River State police command
By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State Government on Tuesday flagged off activities for the 2026 Security Summit with a city-wide anti-terror awareness roadshow in Calabar, urging residents to embrace collective responsibility in safeguarding lives and property. The awareness campaign, held under the theme “Unite Against Terror,” was initially scheduled simultaneously at Millennium Park (11-11),
By Patrick Obia The outgoing Commissioner of Police in Cross River State, AIG Bello Rashid Afegbua, has been posted to Zone 6 Command of the Nigeria Police Force, Calabar. AIG Afegbua was CP Cross River and Zone 6 covers Akwa Ibom and Cross River State Commands. Cross River-born recently promoted AIG Bassey Samuel Ewa has
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has sworn in two new commissioners and announced a cabinet reshuffle aimed at strengthening governance and enhancing service delivery across the state. The newly inaugurated commissioners are Mr. Dodeye Ikpi Arikpo, who will serve as Commissioner for Special Duties and
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State House of Assembly has screened and confirmed Mr. Dodeye Ikpi Arikpo for appointment as Commissioner and Member of the Cross River State Executive Council, following the consideration of a request transmitted to the House by the Governor, Senator Bassey Otu. The screening and confirmation took place during plenary,
When CrossRiverWatch started publishing under Governor Imoke’s second tenure, it was a very trying period for us. It was novel to use the social media to hold the government accountable in a very conservative State like Cross River where almost everyone, including those who call themselves comrades, did not have a contrary voice to whatever
By Patrick Obia What began as an ordinary rainy day for Mrs. Blessing Ede turned into a nightmare that left her family without a home. On July 10, 2026, dark clouds gathered over Calabar, Cross River State, signalling another round of rainfall. Like many residents accustomed to the state’s frequent downpours, Mrs. Blessing never imagined