By Kelvin Ololo The Chairman of Cross River State Anti-Illegal Mining Taskforce, Prince Paul Effiong has said illegal mining activities in the state are spearheaded and sponsored by rich individuals who buy consent from traditional leaders with peanuts to carryout their heinous crime. Prince Paul made these assertions while responding to questions as a guest
By CrossRiverWatch Admin In a major move to improve the ease of doing business and land administration in Cross River State, the Government of Cross River State, has announced a full digitalization and fast-tracking of the Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) issuance process. Governor Bassey Otu announced this on Monday during a courtesy and presentation visit
By Favour Adinya The Commissioner of Police, Cross River State, CP Olusegun Eyitayo Omosanyin, has charged over 200 officers from various tactical units on the importance of ethical policing and professional conduct. The charge was made during a lecture held on Saturday, May 10th, 2025, at the Command Headquarters, Diamond Hill Calabar, by personnel from
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Following a severe windstorm accompanied by heavy rains especially in Calabar metropolis and other adjoining local government areas of Cross River State, the State government has directed residents to take necessary precautions. The advise was contained in a press statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Erasmus Ekpang with
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Anti-illegal Mining Taskforce has arrested 10 suspected illegal miners in Yakurr Local Government Area of the state. The suspects are said to be indigenes of Zamfarra and Sokoto States. Parading the suspects at the State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the State Commander,
By Kelvin Ololo Following the tragic fatal accident that claimed 7 lives and 6 critically injured, the Capuchin Friars of Nigeria Custody, mourns and releases the names of seven demised members involved in Obudu Ranch road fatal accident on Saturday 3rd May 2025. According to a press statement by the Order Of Friars Minors Capuchin
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Government of Cross River State commiserates with families of those whose loved ones were involved in the fata accident that clamed four lives and nine injured in Ikwette Community by Obudu Ranch Bottom Hill in Obudu Local Government Area of the state. The unfortunate incident which occurred on Saturday, May 3rd,
By Favour Adinya The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the reactivation of the Tinted Glass Permit (TGP) system through a secure digital platform, following directives from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun. The initiative addresses growing public concerns over the harassment of motorists using tinted windows and aims to establish a clear