By Paschal Okwor Several traders at the popular Watt Market in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, have been displaced following a directive stopping the sale of farm and locally produced goods along the roadside. The affected traders, many of whom depend on the daily sale of items such as fish, pepper,
By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State Government has assured the family of the late Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, Prince Eka Williams, of its full support throughout the burial process. The assurance was conveyed on Friday at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar, where the remains of the late Commissioner were received by
By Kelvin Ololo Final year students of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) have defied the school Management directive of no sign out parties to avoid security breaches. The warning was on the heels of intelligence of perceived disturbance of peace and security of the environment and as well as perceived clash between gangster
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Police Command has opened an investigation into a viral video showing an exchange of words between the Chairman of Calabar Municipality Local Government Council, Apostle (Rt. Hon.) James Anam, and operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) at a stop-and-search point in Calabar. The video, circulating widely
By CrossRiverWatch Admin About two weeks ago, I had a working engagement with the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy (CME), Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, on the funding challenge regarding the existing NDDC contract for the rehabilitation of the Ikom-Etomi-Agbokim Waterfalls road. By the way, Mr. Oyedele has been doing an incredible
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)