By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has sworn in two new commissioners and announced a cabinet reshuffle aimed at strengthening governance and enhancing service delivery across the state. The newly inaugurated commissioners are Mr. Dodeye Ikpi Arikpo, who will serve as Commissioner for Special Duties and
By Patrick Obia What began as an ordinary rainy day for Mrs. Blessing Ede turned into a nightmare that left her family without a home. On July 10, 2026, dark clouds gathered over Calabar, Cross River State, signalling another round of rainfall. Like many residents accustomed to the state’s frequent downpours, Mrs. Blessing never imagined
By MaryAnn Abunimye The Cross River State Government has extended the suspension of all scrap-related activities across the state for another one month as part of efforts to protect public infrastructure and improve security. The extension, which takes effect immediately, will remain in force until August 23, 2026. This was disclosed in a press release
By Sylvia Akpan A High Court in Calabar, Cross River State has permanently remanded John Sunday Eyo, in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Service for the rape of a 16-year-old child. The judgement was delivered on Tuesday, 21 July, 2026, by Hon. Justice Blessing Egwu, who found the defendant guilty and ordered his permanent
By Ettah rejoice The Cross River State Police Command has appealed to the public to assist in identifying the family or relatives of an 18-year-old woman, Justina Okon, who was found wandering around the Tinapa Junction area of Calabar. According to a press release issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah
By Patrick Obia Just six days after a devastating landslide claimed the lives of five people in Ikot Awatim Community, Calabar Municipal Local Government Area of Cross River State, another landslide has claimed the life of an eight-year-old girl. The latest incident occurred in a community known as “Borrow Pit” along Old Stream Road in
By Joy Okpa Fear has gripped residents of Elijah Henshaw off Palm Street, in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, following the discovery of the lifeless body of a man in a drainage channel. The discovery made on Friday, July 17, 2026, attracted residents who gathered in small groups as heavy rainfall
By Christopher Iyang The Cross River State Police Command has clarified claims on the viral video alleging that a police officer was removing street signposts along Akai Effa Road near Power Line in Calabar on the directive of the State Governor. In a press statement issued on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah