By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State Civil Service Commission has announced the commencement of recruitment for eligible medical professionals into the state civil service. The recruitment follows the approval of the Executive Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, for the employment of qualified Medical Officers to fill vacant positions within the state
By Kelvin Ololo Four of the 60 persons arrested and screened following the alleged assault of a police officer at Watt Market, Calabar, are to be arraigned in court on Friday, September 18, 2026, the Cross River State Police Command has said. The four suspects identified by the Command are Emem Asuquo, 40; Aniema Nelson,
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The 2026 Etung New Yam Festival has evolved beyond its traditional celebration of harvest and culture, providing a significant platform for grassroots political engagement, with Barrister Gilbert Agbor, Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on Asset Management and Recovery, at the center of a growing mobilization for the All Progressives Congress (APC)
By Kelvin Ololo From behind the camera to behind the microphone, Cross River-based cinematographer and photographer Oto-obong Clement, popularly known as Walata Worldwide, has ventured into music with a political track titled “Otu Legacy,” expressing support for Governor Bassey Otu’s bid for a second term in 2027. Clement, who spoke to CrossRiverWatch during an exclusive
By Kelvin Ololo The families of 17 deceased police personnel in Cross River State have received a total of N13.75 million in Group Life Assurance benefits, offering financial support to families left to bear the pain that followed the loss of their loved ones. The beneficiaries received 17 cheques valued at thirteen million, seven hundred
By Kelvin Ololo At Simon Beach in Ikang, Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria, the aftermath of a waterway tragedy has turned into a painful wait for families searching for certainty about their loved ones. Eight passengers were drowned following the collision of two speed boats along the Ikang-Cameroon waterway, while five
By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State Police Command has arrested 60 suspects in connection with the alleged assault of a police officer around Watt Market, Calabar, following a viral video that sparked concerns over the circumstances surrounding the incident. The Command, in a statement signed by its Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday,
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Cross River State, Sir Arthur Jarvis Archibong, has thrown down the gauntlet to his traducers, declaring that his record in public service is without blemish and daring anyone with proof of criminal wrongdoing against him to come forward or forever hold their peace. Archibong,