By Kelvin Ololo The Paramount Ruler of Yakurr and Obol Lopon of Ugep, HRM Obol Ofem Ubana, has broken his silence on the recent communal violence between Ugep and Idomi, assuring residents that efforts are ongoing to restore peace, ensure security and pursue a lasting resolution to the age-long conflict. In a statement dated June
By Godwin Ajom Emotions and tears were hard to control at the ongoing funeral of Late Supol Simeon and wife Sylvia Adamade, as they begin eternal journey into yonder. The deceased are laid to rest simultaneously at their country home in Ukutia, Utugwang in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State, on Saturday June
By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State Government has imposed five-day dusk-to-dawn curfew on warring communities in the state -Ugep and Idomi, following renewed tensions over age-long land dispute. The curfew, which takes immediate effect, will run daily from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM according to a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Dr.
By Patrick Obia The Government of Cross River State has summoned the Obol Lopon of Ugep and Paramount Ruler of Yakurr Local Government Area and other stakeholders over the recurring communal clashes in the LGA. In a release made available to CrossRiverWatch, the Deputy Governor, Rt. Honourable Peter Odey, on behalf of Governor Bassey Otu
By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State Police Command has announced shooting range exercise on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Asabanka in Anyanganse Community, Akpabuyo Local Government Area. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, the exercise is scheduled to commence at 8:00 a.m. and
By Patrick Obia An image generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) by unknown user has caused hysteria in Cross River State, Nigeria. The generated image has an inscription “Calabar South get ready”, shows a terrorist-looking man raising the placard above his head. With recent terrorists attacks and kidnapping in various part of the country, social media
By Kelvin Ololo Fresh tension is brewing between neighbouring communities in Cross River State following the killing of two farmers in a suspected gun attack along Ekpenti Farm Road, off the Idomi-Ugep Road, raising fears of a possible communal clash in the area. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday 8, 2026, when
By CrossRiverWatch Admin A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former House of Assembly aspirant, Chief Bassey Edet Asuquo, has called for greater inclusion of the people of Ikot Offiong in the political and developmental affairs of Cross River State. Asuquo made the appeal while reflecting on the state of the border community