By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Federal Government of Nigeria says in futherance to the seven days of national mourning declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Tuesday, 15 July, 2025, has been declared as a public holiday in honor of late former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu has mourned the passing of former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, who died at London clinic after undisclosed illness. Governor Otu noted that his departure has marked the twilight of an era defined by integrity and an iron-clad commitment to national rebirth. He
By Sylvia Akpan Following the recent approval of postings for Commissioners of Police to Commands and Formations across the country, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has charged the newly posted Commissioner of Police of Cross River State, CP Bello Rasheed Afegbua and other commissioners to uphold the principles of professionalism and quality
By Chinedu Agu, Bib And Collar The National Judicial Council at its 109th meeting presided over by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudirat M. O. Kekere-Ekun, held on 25 June 2025, has recommended two Hon. Judges for appointment as Heads of Court for Ekiti and Yobe States, respectively. The Heads of Court are:
the commission has also released the list, "indicating their proposed names, acronyms, addresses and the names of their Chairmen and Secretaries."
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bsssey Otu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to leveraging hydrographic science to boost maritime development and drive economic growth in the state. The Governor, represented by his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, made the declaration on Saturday during the World Hydrography Day 2025 commemoration, held
With the recently massacre in Benue State, Nigeria, that claimed many lives last week Friday, Human Rights Activist, Citizen Agba Jalingo has shared his thoughts on the tragedy. In the attack which happened in Yelwata Community of the state, left over 200 people dead and properties worth millions of Naira destroyed in what is believed
By Kelvin Ololo The Independence National Electoral Commission (INEC) has again redeployed Dr. Johnson Sinikiem Alalibo as the new Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Cross River State. In an information made available to CrossRiverWatch, Dr. Johnson Alalibo who assumes office today, took over from Prof. Gabriel Yomere, who served in Cross River State for three