By Patrick Obia The outgoing Commissioner of Police in Cross River State, AIG Bello Rashid Afegbua, has been posted to Zone 6 Command of the Nigeria Police Force, Calabar. AIG Afegbua was CP Cross River and Zone 6 covers Akwa Ibom and Cross River State Commands. Cross River-born recently promoted AIG Bassey Samuel Ewa has
By Patrick Obia Cross River-born Major General Emmanuel Ejim-Emekah has handed over command as the GOC 6 Division Nigerian Army/Land Component Commander JTF (South-South) Operation Delta Safe. The ceremony held on Friday 24, 2026, as he handed over to his successor, Major General EI Okoro. Major General Emmanuel who hails from Bekwarra Local Government Area
Every family, school, and community thrives when people set aside their differences to pursue a common purpose. The same principle applies to a nation. Nigeria’s greatest strength lies not in our diversity – tribes, or religion alone but in our ability to unite despite them. Nigeria is blessed with immense human and natural resources. We
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River-born Commissioner of Police, CP Bassey Samuel Ewah has been promoted to the rank of an Assistant Inspector General of Police sources in the Police have informed CrossRiverWatch. CP Ewah currently serves as the 46th Commissioner of Police in Plateau State, following his appointment to replace CP Emmanuel Adeshina in February
By Godwin Ajom The lawmaker representing Boki/Ikom Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Victor Abang, has condemned the invasion of Danare Community in Cross River State, by armed Cameroonian soldiers. The Lawmaker describes the action as a direct affront to Nigeria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Hon. Victor Abang’s reaction followed Wednesday’s incursion
By Kelvin Ololo A Cross River-born jurist, Elias Abua Ojie, has been listed among 12 judges recommended for elevation to the Court of Appeal, in a move seen as both a national judicial development and a boost for representation from the state. The Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) put forward the names as priority candidates
By Kelvin Ololo Justice Joy Bassey Ikpeme, daughter of Cross River Chief Judge, Akon Bassey Ikpeme, is among 14 newly appointed judges approved to strengthen the Federal High Court bench nationwide. She was formally sworn in in Abuja by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, following her appointment earlier announced in February 2026. Before
By Jonathan Ugbal There is palpable fear among residents of Calabar Road, Ewa Henshaw, Daniel Henshaw, and Effanga Effiong Streets in the Efut Abua area of Calabar, the Cross River State capital, who are struggling to pack valuables following an explosion that rocked a nearby gas station. The explosion occurred around 10:06 AM causing the