By Kelvin Ololo A former Police Officer, Grace Usang, has made an emotional appeal to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, seeking compassionate reinstatement into the Nigeria Police Force after nearly two decades out of service due to psychological trauma. In a letter dated January 8, 2026, and addressed through the Commissioner of
By Kelvin Ololo A fire outbreak on Sunday gutted several shops at the Goldie area along Bassey Duke Street in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, destroying goods and properties worth millions of Naira. The cause of the fire is not ascertained as of the time of filing this report. Eyewitnesses said
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Police Command has received a new Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Finance and Administration, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, following his deployment to the state. The appointment, which is expected to strengthen financial discipline, administrative coordination and overall service delivery within the Command was made known by
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