By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State House of Assembly on Tuesday, 29th September, 2026, commenced legislative consideration of the proposed constitutional amendment seeking to establish State Police Services across Nigeria. The proposed amendment, titled “A Bill for an Act to Amend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, to Provide for the
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State and other dignitaries graced the 2026/2027 Judiciary Legal Year thanksgiving service in the state. The service held at The Apostolic Church, field headquarters, Calabar, drew attendance from the judiciary, government, legal practitioners, and other stakeholders. Photos by Daniel Cobham Williams:
By CrossRiverWatch Admin A delegation from the campaign team of Ambassador Nkoyo Toyo, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Cross River State, has visited the Ultimate People’s Movement (UPM) as part of efforts to seek grassroots support ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Toyo is listed as the ADC’s governorship candidate for Cross
By Patrick Obia The Cross River State Government has commenced a skills development program aimed at training 2,000 young Cross Riverians in oil and gas-related fields and equipping them with internationally relevant professional certifications. The program, themed: “Skill Up in the Season of Sweetness,” is focused on expanding opportunities for young Cross Riverians to acquire
By LumineNews The Cross River State Government has announced the selection of 1,000 young Cross Riverians for a six-month training program in electric vehicle repairs and maintenance as well as tricycle coupling. The program, according to the Chairman of the Cross River State Youth Empowerment Scheme, Dr. Kalita Joseph Aruku, is part of efforts by
By Kelvin Ololo The family of Mrs. Rose Agianpe Ubua, a mother, grandmother and aunt remembered for her Christian faith and love for family, has announced her burial arrangements following her death on August 29, 2026, after a brief illness. Mrs. Ubua, who was 70 years old, will be laid to rest in Obudu, Cross
By Kelvin Ololo Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan has joined family members, dignitaries and well-wishers in Cross River State to mourn and celebrate the life of Sir Benedict Apie Obi, father of former Bayelsa State Military Administrator, Lt. Col. Paul Edor Obi (Rtd). Jonathan attended the funeral ceremony at Irruan, Boki Local Government Area, where
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Cross River State, Ambassador Nkoyo Toyo, has condemned in the strongest terms, the reported assault of a police officer at Watt Market, Calabar, and calls for a thorough, impartial and transparent prosecution of all persons found culpable. The incident, which reportedly occurred