By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State House of Assembly has screened and confirmed Mr. Dodeye Ikpi Arikpo for appointment as Commissioner and Member of the Cross River State Executive Council, following the consideration of a request transmitted to the House by the Governor, Senator Bassey Otu. The screening and confirmation took place during plenary,
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The bill prohibiting same-sex marriage has passed Second Reading in the Cross River State House of Assembly. The Bill, titled “A Bill for a Law to Prohibit Contract of Marriage or Civil Union Entered into Between Persons of Same Sex, Solemnization of Same, Whether Cultural or in Accordance with Any Statute in
By Kelvin Ololo The lingering controversy surrounding the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial ticket for Cross River Central appears to have been resolved, following a peace meeting convened by the leadership of the party, signaling a renewed effort to reunite supporters ahead of the forthcoming elections. Cross River State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey,
In every democracy, criticism is not only inevitable but also necessary. Every responsible government requires the voices of critics to identify shortcomings, improve policies, and ensure that governance remains responsive to the aspirations of the people. Constructive criticism strengthens democracy because it keeps leaders accountable. However, there is a clear distinction between constructive criticism and
By Christiana Uka Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2027 governorship election in Cross River State, Sir Arthur Jarvis Archibong, has appealed to the State Government to show compassion to commercial motorcyclists whose motorcycles have been impounded. Tension gripped the 8 Miles axis of Calabar on Tuesday, 7 July, 2026, as
By Bright Effiong The Cross River State Government has dismissed claims of paying some cult groups N10 to N15 million monthly as alleged by one Portrait Peterson. The Commissioner for Information in the state, Dr. Erasmu Ekpang, while responding to questions with CrossRiverWatch, said the allegations are baseless, false, unverified and intended to mislead the
As Nigeria moves steadily toward the 2027 general elections, citizens stand at another defining moment in the nation’s democratic journey. Every election offers citizens an opportunity to decide who governs them, what priorities should shape public policy, and the direction their communities will take in the years ahead. This opportunity, however, begins with one patriotic,
By Kelvin Ololo The Federal High Court sitting in Calabar has stopped the Cross River State Government from demolishing a property belonging to Mrs. Cecilia Alphonsus Eba, the wife of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s 2027 deputy governorship candidate, Barr. Alphonsus Ogar Eba. The court granted an interim injunction restraining the Cross River State Government from