The sale of Waterboard land is a long-running scandal in Calabar, and what has been happening at Water Board Quarters, Marian axis over the last 10 years leaves so much to be desired. Geographically and historically, the Cross River State Water Board Limited (CRSWBL) sits on a huge expanse of land along Marian Road. Under
Umar Abubakar was arrested by the Nigeria Police Force on the 6th day of May, 2026, a few days before his wedding. He was never granted bail. He was never convicted. But he was held in Prison anyway in violation of his fundamental rights to liberty and freedom of movement. He had a right to
By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old man, Abashi John, over the alleged abduction of an 11-year-old boy in Edor Community, Ikom Local Government Area of the state. The suspect was arrested following a report that the child, who was allegedly taken under the pretext of being assisted home
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