By Sylvia Akpan The Government of Cross River State has flagged off the South-South Zonal Renewed Hope Farm Input Support Program (FISP), with the distribution of 80,640 bags of NPK fertilizer to 20,160 registered smallholder farmers across the South-South region. Governor Bassey Otu represented by the Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly,
By Jonathan Ugbal Staff and villagers residing in the host community are working around the clock to reopen the only road leading to the Obudu Mountain Resort after two separate landslides struck within hours on Sunday, cutting off access to one of Nigeria’s most iconic tourist destinations. The first landslide hit the winding 11.5km mountain
By Godwin Ajom The shadow of insecurity hanging over the Calabar-Oron waterways deepened on Friday, April 17, 2026, when suspected kidnappers abducted 15 passengers traveling by boat from Calabar, Cross River State, to Oron in Akwa Ibom State. Among the victims were candidates of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), young Nigerians whose journey
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Emmanuel James Irom, a Nigerian banking executive and management consultant, has built a multi-sector career spanning finance, agriculture, and community development, with over 16 years of professional experience. From modest beginnings in information technology within the banking sector, Irom has risen through the ranks to become a leading figure in Nigeria’s microfinance
By Kelvin Ololo Commuters in Calabar have raised concerns over rising transport fares following a sudden increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) better known as petrol, accusing some commercial drivers of exploiting the situation to impose arbitrary charges. The price adjustment began on Monday, March 9, 2026, when petrol, previously sold
By Godwin Ajom The Federal Government has commenced the plotting of the disputed and newly drilled oil and gas wells across all Oil and gas producing States. Chairman, Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, disclosed this on Monday 26th January 2026 while addressing members of the press during the flag
By Godwin Ajom A female traditional ruler in Eyong Abatim community, Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State, Obongawan Marie Ikpeme Erete (Aruk Ii), has called for unity amongst Nigerians and deliberate promotion of local contents, particularly cotton materials as a pathway to national prosperity. Obongawan Marie gave the advice while unfolding her efforts
Billions Outside The Budget: Counting Cross River’s Interventions Since May 2023 BY PETER AGI
Since Governor Bassey Otu took office on May 29, 2023, Cross River has operated with two financial tracks. The first is the Appropriation Law he signs in Calabar, which rose from N538 billion to N642 billion in 2025 after a N104 billion supplementary budget to cover counterpart obligations and shifting economic realities. The second track