By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 1st of October, 2025 as a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. The Honourable Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulating all Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora. Dr. Tunji-Ojo enjoined citizens to
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening the judiciary as the state commenced the 2025/2026 Legal Year with a thanksgiving service at the Assemblies of God Church, Akim, Calabar. Represented by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt.
By Kelvin Ololo The FirstLady of Cross River State, Her Excellency Eyoanwan Bassey Otu and the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar, have intervened in the crisis rocking the Henshaw Town Council (HTC). At least seven members of the council were said to have been arrested by the police under the directives
Six and a half decades ago, a nation, Nigeria, was born not just out of the stroke of a pen or the lowering of the British flag, but out of the deep yearning of a people destined for greatness. According to history, on October 1, 1960, Nigeria stood tall, clothed in the dreams of her
The Union accused the petrochemicals company of massive layoffs, claiming about 800 staff were sacked for joining the Union, a violation of Nigeria's labor laws and the constitution. The union also claimed the number of Indians employed is thrice the number of those laid off. Last weekend, the Union directed members to cut off gas
By Godwin Ajom Within the last couple of days, residents of the commercial city of Ikom in central Cross River State and Calabar, the state capital, have suffered tragic fire incidents that have wrecked several homes and businesses. Findings by CrossRiverWatch reveal that the unfortunate incidents struck at about 2:AM on Thursday while residents and
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Government has commenced a sensitization, mobilization and assessment exercise for registered cooperative societies across the 18 local government areas of the state. This was contained in a press statement signed by the Cross River State Commissioner for Information Hon. Erasmus Ekpange, stating that the essence of the exercise
By The Frontier A junior secondary school student in Ugboro Secondary School in Bekwarra Local Government Area of Cross River State, identified as Ogbeche, has hacked a 23-year old man to death. Vanguard reported that the incident happened in Ugboro at the close of school on Tuesday, when Ogbeche and another student whose name is