By Kelvin Ololo The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has taken its campaign for the 2027 general election to Cross River State, with its vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, criticizing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic policies and urging residents to support the party’s proposed economic reforms. Amaechi spoke during a town hall meeting in Calabar, as
By Sylvia Akpan At Agwagune Primary Health Center, the shortages begin with some of the most basic requirements of healthcare: water, electricity and personnel. Community Health Officer Ogban Elsie Kanu was attending to six patients when she spoke with CrossRiverWatch about the challenges confronting the facility. She said electricity remains unreliable. READ: Cracks After Cash:
By Kelvin Ololo The Association of Resident Doctors, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), Calabar, has appealed to the public for information on the whereabouts of one of its members, Dr Ogbeche Adinya Joseph, who has reportedly been missing since July 2026. The information was made available to the CrossRiverWatch newsroom through a missing-person alert
By Sylvia Akpan It was already late on Tuesday evening when CrossRiverWatch arrived at Ikang Primary Health Center in Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State. Before the facility came into view, however, the road seemed to disappear into darkness. The unpaved approach was swallowed by thick vegetation. There was no gatekeeper, no security
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu and the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Cross River State council, have described the late veteran journalist, Mr. Anietie Akpan, as a man of stature whose contributions to journalism and public life would remain indelible. The Governor conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family through
By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State House of Assembly has called for a thorough investigation into alleged criminal activities at the Temporary Tanker Park along Lemna Road, Calabar, following a petition by landlords and residents of the area. The petition, considered during plenary, alleged that the facility, originally established as a temporary holding area
By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed the Cross River State Customary Court Bill, 2026 into law, introducing reforms aimed at strengthening customary justice administration and improving access to justice at the grassroots. According to a statement issued by Matthew Okache, the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, the Bill
By Patrick Obia The Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA), Cross River State Chapter, has raised an alarm over the growing prevalence of quackery in eye care, particularly in rural and underserved communities in the state. The Association gave the concern during a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River