Education is widely regarded as the foundation of national development and a powerful tool for transforming lives. It equips individuals with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to contribute meaningfully to society. In Nigeria, education is often described as the key to success and a pathway out of poverty. However, the increasing cost of education
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River state’s security has improved relative to the 2019–2023 period but is not yet perfect, peace practitioner and conflict mediator Dr. Efio-Ita Nyok has said. Nyok while making the assertion as a guest on The People’s First Administration 2.0, a sponsored program on Sparkling FM Calabar, based his assessment on personal
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State House of Assembly has today passed the Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, seeking to provide a constitutional framework for the establishment of State Police Services, with 22 of the 25 members voting in favour of the bill, while three members were absent from plenary. The passage followed deliberations
By Peace Ejame The rising cost of accommodation in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, has sparked growing disagreements between landlords and tenants, with both sides blaming the economic hardship for the surge in house rents. While landlords attribute the increases to the rising cost of building materials, maintenance, waste disposal, levies and other expenses,
By Wisdom Eteng The Ideal Progressive Movement (IPM), a grassroots support group under the All Progressives Congress (APC), has successfully concluded its tour of the ten wards of Bakassi Local Government Area, culminating in a Town Hall Meeting that brought together political stakeholders, traditional rulers and community representatives. The Movement operates under the leadership of
By Sylvia Akpan The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, has congratulated Governor Bassey Otu on his 67th birthday, commending his commitment to people-oriented governance and the development of the state. In a goodwill message signed by Matthew Okache, the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, on October
By Faith Odezulu The Cross River State Police Command has arrested 26-years-old suspect, Emmanuel Adoga, in connection with a reported case of alleged rape and armed robbery in Ogoja Local Government Area of the state. The case was reported on October 9, 2026, through a petition submitted by the father of the 22-year-old survivor on
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Dr. Peter Odey, has celebrated his principal and Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, on the occasion of his 67th birthday, commending his leadership and efforts towards the development of the state. In a birthday tribute, Odey described Governor Otu as