By Patrick Obia The Development Association of Cross River State (DACRISS) has condemned remarks attributed to the President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, concerning Cross River State’s littoral status, population, political identity and relationship with neighboring Akwa Ibom State. In a statement signed by its Chief of Party, Chief John Offiong, DACRISS
By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State House of Assembly on Tuesday, 29th September, 2026, commenced legislative consideration of the proposed constitutional amendment seeking to establish State Police Services across Nigeria. The proposed amendment, titled “A Bill for an Act to Amend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, to Provide for the
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State Consultative Forum (CRSCF) has urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio to use his position to facilitate an early and equitable resolution of the long-running dispute between Cross River and Akwa Ibom states over offshore oil wells. The Forum made the call in a statement issued in response to remarks
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Traditional rulers and political leaders from Ikom, Boki, Obubra and Etung (IBOE) – Cross River Central Senatorial district, have declared support for the re-election of Governor Bassey Otu, and President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. The declaration was made during an IBOE Special Dinner and Strategic Engagement with Governor Otu and
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old security guard following an allegation of sexual assault involving a five-year-old pupil in Calabar. The suspect, identified as Bright Bassey Elijah, was arrested after the incident was reported to the Police on Monday, September 28, 2026, by the proprietress of the school
By CrossRiverWatch Admin As a prelude to the Ikom-Boki-Obubra-Etung Alliance Dinner scheduled for Tuesday evening hours, political leaders and stakeholders from the 10 wards of Etung Local Government Area of Cross River State, have closed ranks behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Bassey Otu and the All Progressives Congress (APC). The meeting, held in the
By Sylvia Akpan The management of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has disowned an individual identified as “Prof. Odong”, who is allegedly impersonating a staff member of the institution’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) unit and demanding money from students to alter or improve their examination results. The warning was contained in a notice issued
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State and other dignitaries graced the 2026/2027 Judiciary Legal Year thanksgiving service in the state. The service held at The Apostolic Church, field headquarters, Calabar, drew attendance from the judiciary, government, legal practitioners, and other stakeholders. Photos by Daniel Cobham Williams: