By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Political Network (CRISPON) has pledged to deliver 1.5 million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, while endorsing the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates across the state. The Director-General of CRISPON, Prince Michael Nku Abuo, made the pledge on Friday at the take-off point of
By Jonathan Ugbal Mrs. Rosaline Kalu, the mother of the Social and Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, Mr. Charles Kalu was on Friday laid to rest at her native Asaga in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State. Mma Rosa, as she was fondly called, died on May 22nd, aged 85. And,
By Kelvin Ololo The night began quietly in Ikot Effanga community, Calabar Municipality, Cross River State, with little indication that two people would not live to see the morning. A man reportedly brought a woman, believed to be his friend, into his apartment on Thursday night to spend the night. By the early hours of
By Jonathan Ugbal Family, friends, associates, and guests defied a heavy downpour on Thursday as Mma Rosaline Kalu, the mother of the Social and Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, Charles Kalu began her final journey home at Asaga Ohafia, in Abia State. Mr. Kalu is CrossRiverWatch’s Editor at Large and serves as
By Patrick Obia Cross River State Government has announced September 10, 2026, as the screening date for indigenes of the state who applied for admission into the Nigeria Police Academy 13th Regular Course. According to a press release signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Anthony Owan-Enoh, the screening exercise for Cross River
By CrossRiverWatch Admin A yet-to-be named man has committed suicide in Obudu Main Market square, Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State. The incident happened in the early hours of Sunday August 23, 2026. He is said to hail from Bekwarra Local Government Area. Residents are still in shock about the circumstances surrounding the
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Management of SPAR have announced that the shopping mall will open on Monday August 24, 2026, for business. The announcement is coming just a day after the mall was gutted by fire in the early hours of Saturday, 22 August, 2026. The Management while confirming the incident said the fire was
By Jonathan Ugbal A fire outbreak is currently spreading through a wing of Calabar Mall, leaving shop owners in tears as only one fire service truck battles the blaze. The affected wing houses a pharmacy, clothes outfit, perfumery, and phone shop. The mall also hosts several multinational chain stores including Spar. Sources on ground say