By Kelvin Ololo The deplorable state of federal roads in Ogoja, Bekwarra, Yala, and Obudu Local Government Areas of Cross River State, have continued to be a major concern to motorists and commuters. The bad state of the roads has left many vehicles long-term or permanent patients in mechanic workshops. Speaking to CrossRiverWatch, one of
By Godwin Ajom Following an alleged attack by Armed Cameroonian Ambazonia Freedom Fighters in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State and its environs, the State House of Assembly as a matter of urgent public importance has expressed concern. The Assembly urged the state government to grease up the Nigerian Police Force, to increase
By Patrick Obia Just in the late evening of Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024, villagers muscled each other to scoop Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), better known as fuel at Small Iwuru in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State. With fuel prices pegged at least N1,000 to N1,100 per liter, some community members discarded the
By Patrick Obia CP Gyogon Augustine Grimah has resumed office as the 46th Commissioner of Police of Cross River State, after fifteen days he was redeployed to Kaduna State from Cross River. CP Peter Ukachi Opara had taken over from him as the 45th CP of the State on October 8, 2024 but in a
By Godwin Ajom First prize winner of the 42 Kilometers Agbokim Waterfalls Green Marathon Race, 2024 Edition in Cross River State will smile home the sum of two million Naira, organizers say. The Cross River State Government in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Tourism, Sports Development and a group of entrepreneurs under the aegis
By Patrick Obia A heavily pregnant woman who was abducted in place of her husband on October 4, 2024, has allegedly given birth. The woman (name undisclosed) was kidnapped at Eseku Community, Creek Town of Odukpani Local Government Area of the state. Having spent 16 days in the armed welding gunmen’s den, CrossRiverWatch gathered that
By CrossRiverWatch Admin In a bid to promote an affordable transportation system and support a sustainable energy future in the state, the Cross River State Government has officially commissioned a conversion and training center for vehicles to run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). The facility, located at the Construction and Fabrication Academy in Calabar, was
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to provide solar-powered electricity to 10,000 homes in rural communities across the state. The project which aims to address the energy needs of off-grid areas, is in collaboration between the Cross River State Electrification Agency (SEA) and the