By Bright Effiong The Cross River State Government has announced that movement of people and vehicles will be restricted across the state from 7: AM to 10:AM on Saturday, July 25, 2026, for the monthly environmental sanitation exercise. In a public service announcement signed and issued by the Commissioner of Environment, Hon. Moses Osogi, residents
By CrossRiverWatch Admin An unsafe and hidden abortion refers to an abortion that is carried out in unsafe conditions or kept secret because of fear, stigma, legal restrictions, or social pressure. While unsafe abortion is the termination of a pregnancy by someone who lacks the necessary medical skills, or in an environment that does not
By Paschal Okwor Many Residents in parts of Calabar South Local Government Area, have continuously raised concerns over dumping of refuse in the gutters as such results in a clogged drainage system, warning that the situation causes flooding, serious health and environmental risks. In a visit to some areas in the LGA, several gutters are
By Kelvin Ololo In a major milestone for technological innovation and academic excellence, Cross River State has secured a spot in the highly competitive Phase Two voting stage of the InnovateNaija Challenge. The state’s flagship entry, the BMV-6 Medical Ventilator, was designed and developed at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). Following a successful
By Christopher Iyang Residents of Ekpo Abasi by Ekeya Street in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, have raised alarm over worsening environmental conditions in their community, citing blocked drainage channels, indiscriminate waste disposal, and poor sanitation as growing threats to public health and safety. A visit to the area by this
By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State Police Command and Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), branch have struck a partnership aimed at strengthening collaboration to improve healthcare security. During the courtesy visit on Tuesday June 23, 2026 in Calabar, the Commissioner of Police, Rashid Afegbua, who was represented by
By Felix Asuquo Residents of Efut Efio Ene community in Calabar, Cross River State, have expressed fears that more lives could be lost if urgent measures are not taken to address recurring flooding that has continued to ravage the area. The residents, who spoke during a visit by our correspondent to the community, lamented that
By Hannah Ijege Health workers at the Community Health Center in Itega Okpame, Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State, are battling harsh working conditions and personally funding basic medical needs as the facility struggles with poor infrastructure and lack of essential equipment. The rural health center, which serves residents of the community and