By Kelvin Ololo The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Cross River State has received a major political boost with the defection of Mr. Patrick Solomon, the 2023 governorship candidate of the National Rescue Movement (NRM), who said his decision was anchored on conviction and a desire to advance People-centered governance. Solomon formally declared for the
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent As part of ways to strengthen security and deepen strategic partnerships in the state, the Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu, has received the 25th Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, on a courtesy visit on Wednesday, 7th, January, 2026 in Calabar. Welcoming the Naval
By Sylvia Akpan The daughter of former Governor of Cross River State, Mr. Donald Duke – Donna Donald is set to tie the knot with the love of her life. This was contained in an invite sighted by CrossRiverWatch, with the traditional marriage scheduled to hold on Thursday, 22nd of January, 2026 at Donald Duke
By Godwin Ajom Chief Whip of Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. Hilary Bisong, has hailed Governor Bassey Otu, on the just concluded celebration of the 20th anniversary of Carnival Calabar. Bisong, who represents Boki II State constituency, described the 2025 Carnival Calabar as historic in every sense and celebration of culture and tourism
By Sylvia Akpan The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of ASP Sunday Eitokpah Akata as the new Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Cross River State Police Command. In a press release signed by CSP Irene Ugbo, outgoing Police Public Relations Officer, Cross River State Police Command on
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has sworn in Hon. Odama Egbung as the substantive Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Area, charging him to lead with humility, unity of purpose and commitment to service. The swearing-in ceremony, which marked the formal resolution of the leadership crisis
By Jonathan Ugbal The Chapter Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP in Obudu, Mr. Frank Atsua on Monday, led members of his working committee and several dozens of others to defect to the All Progressives Congress, APC with the message that the party is dead in the council area. “I was the last man
By Efio-Ita Nyok, NEGROIDHAVEN Heads of several unnamed groups earlier this week took an oath and signed a peace accord renouncing violence, kidnapping, gangsterism and other criminal activities in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. The event was organised by the Homeland Safety and Security Agency and featured a peace walk, public oath-taking, and the