By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem in the 2025 Student Legislative Summit, has emphasized the crucial role of the students’ legislature in shaping campus policies and driving advocacy for student welfare and academic progress. Speaking in an event held at
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent In a melodrama and twist in the ongoing controversy trailing the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) distribution of Christmas palliatives in Cross River State, the Commission has refuted the claims. Cross River representative of NDDC, Honorable Orok Duke had accused the senator representing Cross River Southern senatorial district in
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The loggerheads between the Government of Cross River State and social-cultural group, Nkot Mbok has continued to garner controversy. In the latest developments, the State government has suspended the masquerade displaying group – Nkot Mbok indefinitely, saying it constitutes a security threat to the public. The government in a
By Favour Adinya The Commissioner of Police in Cross River State, CP Augustine Grimah, has been honored with an award for good policing and crime-free state. Awarded by Kick Against Crime Initiative – Cornel Entertainment Media, a non-profit organization that supports and recognizes security agencies and crime fighters doing well within the country. The award
By Sylvia Akpan Management of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) has announced a ban on the use of mobile phones in wards, Accident and Emergency Resuscitation Area and other areas in the hospital. The Management said the ban is geared to protect patients confidentiality and avoid disruption of hospital operations. In a memo
By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The Cross River State 10th Assembly, has pledged commitment to synergize with Local Government Chairmen in the State on grassroot development. Speaking at the meeting of the Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee with Chairmen of Councils held at the Assembly’s Complex, Calabar, the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon.
By Patrick Obia In line with the directives of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, the Cross River State Police Command has organized a local combat training program for 110 personnel in the state. The training, aimed at enhancing the skills, efficiency, and physical fitness of officers, held at the Police Mobile
By CrossRiverWatch Admin In a show of support, the Cross River State House of Assembly has commended Governor Bassey Otu for his “visionary leadership” and developmental strides across the state. The praise came during an oversight visit to assess ongoing and completed projects spearheaded by the state’s Ministry of Works. Led by Hon. Egbe Abeng