Taking from a personal example, I still believe that there was a time when strict merit reigned supreme in the administration of Nigeria’s resources and honors. If not, how could my late Father, Major SSA Agba rtd (MON), the son of an uneducated farmer and hunter, have become a recipient of the prestigious Member of
By Kelvin Ololo Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Rashid Bello Afegbua, has officially assumed duty as the 34th Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 6 Headquarters, Calabar, with a mandate to strengthen security, deepen community policing and enhance inter-agency collaboration across the states under the zone. The development was announced in
By Christopher Iyang The Cross River State Police Command has issued a public safety advisory warning residents and road users to stay away from landslide-affected areas in Calabar to prevent loss of lives and property. According to a statement e-signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday, the affected locations are Anansa Junction
By Patrick Obia Two Cross River-born presidential candidates, Senator Sandy Onoh and Mr. Donald Duke have made the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s 19-man presidential candidates list. While Mr. Donald Duke will be the flag bearer of Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Senator Sandy Onoh will be the flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State Government has spent (two hundred and seventy eight (278) million Naira on international trips in the first half of 2026, budget performance document shows. The figure is the 10th highest in the country, says the report which focuses on trips made between January 1st and June 30th 2026.
By Kelvin Ololo Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has called for stronger collaboration among citizens, security agencies, traditional institutions, civil society organizations and other stakeholders to effectively tackle insecurity across the state. The governor made the call while declaring open the “Unite Against Terror” Security Summit held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at
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