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
By Kelvin Ololo The Vice Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Council, Hon. Emmanuel Idi Yakubu, has resigned his membership from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Yakubu conveyed his resignation from the ruling party in a letter he signed, made available to CrossRiverWatch, dated December 31, 2025, and addressed to the Ward Chairman of Ogoja Urban
By Kelvin Ololo Residents and business operators in Calabar Municipality are set to witness a major shift in local revenue administration following the dissolution of all revenue management committees by the Chairman of Calabar Municipal Council, Rt. Hon. James O. Anam. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to
Today, we do not merely mark the passing of another year; we celebrate a life poured out in service to truth, justice, and humanity. You are more than a leader. You are a light bearer in dark places, a voice for the voiceless, and a compass for many who would have lost their way in
By Godwin Ajom Honorable Victor Abang representing the Ikom/Boki Federal Constituency in the Nigerian House of Representatives, has commenced a constituency-wide briefing tour to give account of his representation. Notable achievements include building of classroom blocks, mini stadium, empowerments, and notably the reconnection of about 35 communities to the telecommunication network, amongst others. Data from
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu, has called on Cross Riverians to sustain unity and collective purpose as the surest pathway to shared prosperity, declaring that the state’s steady progress is the fruit of inclusive governance and deliberate collaboration. In his 2026 New Year message entitled: “Together, We