By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State House of Assembly has suspended Hon. Dickson Ovat Agbor, member representing Obubra I State Constituency, indefinitely over alleged violent conduct. The decision was reached during plenary following a motion moved by Rt. Hon. Davies Etta and seconded by Rt. Hon. Francis Bassey Asuquo. In the motion, the Assembly
By Sylvia Akpan The Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Prof. Francisca Bassey, on Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026, conducted a thorough inspection of ongoing capital projects at the Calabar Campus, reinforcing Management’s commitment to quality assurance and timely project completion. The tour began at the new Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
By Kelvin Ololo MTN Nigeria is set to commence Season 4 of its youth athletics championship under the Making of Champions (MOC) program in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. The three-day competition will run from March 5 to March 7, 2026, at the U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar. The event was formally unveiled during a
By Kelvin Ololo The Executive Governor of Cross River State Sen. Bassey Otu has approved the appointment of Mr. Akedo Okoi Edet as the Statistician-General of the state. The appointment was issued in a press release signed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Linus Obogo, tasking the appointee
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Ambassador John Collins Idim has been elected President, Pope John Paul Minor Seminary Old Boys Association 09 (POJOPS 09’). The Chairman, electoral committee, Emmanuel Onah, declared him winner on behalf of the committee. Idim emerged President with 8 votes out of 10, while Ushie Peter and Chinoso Aneke emerged as Secretary and
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Police Command says it has commenced a full investigation into the fire incident that destroyed a Catholic Church building and two vehicles in Katchuan, Boki Local Government Area of the state. Under the directive of the Commissioner of Police, the Area Commander, Ikom, alongside tactical units from Ikom
By Godwin Ajom The appointment of Dr. Makoji Stephen, as the new Rector of Federal Polytechnic Ugep, in Cross River State has met a wave of rejection as stakeholders from the institution have kicked against the development. The Director General of Good Governance Advocacy International, Sir. Leonard Anyogo, has called on the presidency and President
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Police Command has dismissed allegations of political intimidation against its Area Commander in Ogoja, describing the claims as unfounded and inconsistent. In a press statement issued in Calabar, and signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, the Command