By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Government of Cross River State, has reaffirmed commitment to deepened collaboration with the military to strengthen maritime and internal security in the state. Governor Bassey Otu gave the assurance when he received the Commandant of the Amphibious Training School, Matthias Ibawa Amatso, who paid him a courtesy visit
By Patrick Obia After hours of interrogation at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) of the Nigeria Police Force, Cross River State Command, embattled lawmaker, Honorable Dickson Ovat Agbor, has been released. His interrogation was confirmed to CrossRiverWatch by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) ASP Sunday Eitokpah Akata. However, the PPRO in a
By Patrick Obia Information reaching our newsroom has it that Hon. Dickson Ovat Agbor, who allegedly beat and got his wife half blind has been arrested by the police. He was arrested by the Cross River State Command of the Nigeria Police Force, on Monday, March 9, 2026. confirming the arrest to CrossRiverWatch, the Command
By Kelvin Ololo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated former Senate Leader, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba (SAN), on the occasion of his 70th birthday, describing him as a patriot and distinguished statesman who has made significant contributions to Nigeria’s legal profession and legislative development. In a statement issued by the State House on Sunday, the President
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu, has announced a comprehensive ban on illegal mining across the state following a strategic meeting with critical stakeholders in the sector. The directive, which takes immediately, exempts only operators with legitimate approvals from the Federal Government of Nigeria, as the state government
On this special occasion of International Women’s Day, we celebrate an outstanding young woman whose capacity, influence, and leadership have earned her recognition far beyond her age and status Utibe Abasi Orok Bassey Duke. Utibe Abasi has consistently demonstrated remarkable leadership and dedication to empowering women and young people. Her ability to mobilize, inspire, and
By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of the new Auditor General of the state, Mr. Effiong Asuquo Ita. The motion for his confirmation was moved by the Deputy Speaker of the Assembly, Hon. Sylvester Agabi Jnr., and seconded by Hon. Bete Obi, following the recommendation of the
By Kelvin Ololo And Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State Government has reviewed and announced a reduction in transport tickets and traffic-related fines after CrossRiverWatch’s investigation on high ticketing, extortion and abuse of commercial drivers by the agents of the transport regulatory agencies. This also followed the recent protest by commercial drivers in Calabar over