By Sylvia Akpan In a bid to safeguard one of Nigeria’s most ecologically important rainforests, the Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI), has partnered with journalists in Cross River State to deepen advocacy through a targeted media training focused on the protection of the Ekuri Forest and its rich biodiversity. The engagement, held on Wednesday, March 25,
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Barely two months after an investigative report by CrossRiverWatch exposing a pattern of forced labour imposed on civilian residents within the Mammy Market area of Eburutu Barracks, Calabar, Cross River State, military authorities have discontinued the practice and suspended night-time arrests. The earlier report detailed how residents were compelled to participate in
By Jonathan Ugbal The Court of Appeal on Friday ordered Nigerian Journalist and rights activist, Agba Jalingo to enter his defense before Justice Joyce Abdumalik of the Federal High Court nearly two years after he was discharged and acquitted. Justice Abdumalik had on July 8, 2024 upheld the no-case submission filed by Mr. Jalingo in
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
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 Kelvin Ololo Motorists plying the Calabar–Itu highway have raised fresh concerns over the worsening condition of the road, warning that with the approaching rainy season and the build-up to the 2027 general elections, the route could become “even more deadly” if urgent intervention is not undertaken. Road users lamented the delay in the rehabilitation
By Kelvin Ololo Commercial tricycle operators, popularly known as Keke riders, on Thursday staged a protest in Calabar over what they described as excessive and illegal levies imposed on them by a government task force operating in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State. The protest, which began in the early hours of
By Godwin Ajom The appointment of Dr. Makoji Stephen, as the new Rector of Federal Polytechnic Ugep, in Cross River State has met a wave of rejection as stakeholders from the institution have kicked against the development. The Director General of Good Governance Advocacy International, Sir. Leonard Anyogo, has called on the presidency and President