By Suzan Ipieurim There is a soon-to-be light at the end of the tunnel after about 7-8 years of darkness in Bekwarra Local Government Area of Cross River State. The State Electrification Agency (SEA) has commenced the rehabilitation and electrification of Bekwarra LGA, following directives from Governor Bassey Otu for the immediate restoration of light.
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The suspended former Cross River State Civil Service Commission Chairman, Uko Inaku is allegedly in police custody. Reliable sources disclosed to CrossRiverWatch that he is currently detained at the Area Command in Ogoja Local Government Area of the State for encroaching into Ogoja Magistrate Court 2. Though when he was arrested is
By Kate Itam And Glory Odey The Female Commercial Minibus Drivers Association of Cross River State has convened a crucial meeting with officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in a proactive move to enhance road safety and foster a forward-thinking approach. Led by the President, Asibe Ifeoma Philomena, the association sought to collaborate
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The entire Team of the foremost investigative media outfit in Cross River State, CrossRiverWatch, has mourned with the family of her former Managing Editor, Comrade Jeremiah Archibong whose father-in-law, Elder Emmanuel Ofem is called yonder. A condolence letter signed by the Editor-In-Chief of CrossRiverWatch, Citizen Agba Jalingo says the whole Management team
By Favour Adinya After eight months of reconstruction, a mini bridge at Yellow Duke by Palm Street in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State has been completed and opened for use. The culvert over the years was a dead trap, with multiple accidents witnessed. READ Cross River: Government Shuts Down Street To
By Sylvia Akpan And Anita Otu The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu has sounded alarm bells on employment extortion unfolding itself in the state. The alarm was raised in a public service announcement signed by the Head of Service in the state, Obol Dr. Innocent Eteng, dated September 23, 2024, with reference
By Beatrice Ori The Government of Cross River State has suspended immediately the scheduled interviews for candidates intended to be employed as teachers in the state. Governor Bassey Otu, in a press release signed and issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Gill Nsa on Monday, September 23, 2024, instructed the immediate suspension of the scheduled
By Anita Otu And Mercy Ibor An accident involving two trucks carrying bags of cement along the 8 Miles, Calabar, has sent the wrong signal to the people of the area. According to eyewitnesses, the accident was caused by improper loading of one trailer and reckless overtaking by the second. Fortunately, no casualty was recorded