By Godwin Ajom Chief Whip of Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. Hilary Bisong, has hailed Governor Bassey Otu, on the just concluded celebration of the 20th anniversary of Carnival Calabar. Bisong, who represents Boki II State constituency, described the 2025 Carnival Calabar as historic in every sense and celebration of culture and tourism
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has sworn in Hon. Odama Egbung as the substantive Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Area, charging him to lead with humility, unity of purpose and commitment to service. The swearing-in ceremony, which marked the formal resolution of the leadership crisis
By Jonathan Ugbal The Chapter Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP in Obudu, Mr. Frank Atsua on Monday, led members of his working committee and several dozens of others to defect to the All Progressives Congress, APC with the message that the party is dead in the council area. “I was the last man
By Kelvin Ololo The Vice Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Council, Hon. Emmanuel Idi Yakubu, has resigned his membership from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Yakubu conveyed his resignation from the ruling party in a letter he signed, made available to CrossRiverWatch, dated December 31, 2025, and addressed to the Ward Chairman of Ogoja Urban
By Godwin Ajom Honorable Victor Abang representing the Ikom/Boki Federal Constituency in the Nigerian House of Representatives, has commenced a constituency-wide briefing tour to give account of his representation. Notable achievements include building of classroom blocks, mini stadium, empowerments, and notably the reconnection of about 35 communities to the telecommunication network, amongst others. Data from
By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State House of Assembly has upheld the resignation of the Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Council, Hon. Theresa Akwaji Ushie, thereby vacating its earlier resolution on her removal from office, and ordered the immediate swearing-in of the Vice Chairman, Hon. Egbung Odama, as the substantive Chairman of the council.
By Jonathan Ugbal The Nigerian Police Force says it will resume enforcing its tinted glass policy on January 2, 2026, a statement issued by its spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin on Monday says. Mr. Hundeyin, a Chief Superintendent of Police in his statement says the decision “follows a careful review of emerging security concerns and the need
By Patrick Obia “Your invaluable support and collaboration has also encouraged us to invest more in this critical sector to boost the development of our beloved country. For your interventions, and many other milestones in philanthropy and community development, I commend and appreciate you.” The above are the words of congratulations and commendation signed and