By Kelvin Ololo And Louiza Obi A 36-year-old man has died after he was allegedly stabbed during an argument in Etayip Community, Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State. The incident, which initially surfaced through local reports indicating that a man had been stabbed to death in Etayip Community, has now been confirmed by
By Godwin Ajom Frustrated by what is described as years of neglect by the Cross River State Government, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ikom Branch, in collaboration with the Cross River State Judiciary, has adopted a community-driven funding approach to rehabilitate deteriorating judicial infrastructure in the state. The initiative resulted in the renovation of High
By Patrick Obia The Basic Rights Counsel Initiative (BRCI), a leading non-profit organization committed to protecting, promoting and safeguarding the rights and welfare of children and vulnerable women in Cross River State and the Niger Delta, has wrapped up a two-day stakeholders’ forum on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention, referral pathways, community response, and women’s leadership.
By Sylvia Akpan The family of Nneoma Rosaline Ekenma O. Kalu (née Nsi Ajike), mother of CrossRiverWatch’s Editor-at-Large, Charles Kalu, has been announced. Mrs. Kalu, fondly known as Mama Rosa, passed on peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026, at the age of 85. According to the funeral announcement signed by Charles O. Kalu, on behalf
By Joy Okpa There was tension at the popular Watt Market, Calabar on Thursday June 25, 2026, after a disagreement between a commercial driver and some street youths over parking. The commercial driver had stopped briefly to let passenger alit. Within a twinkle of an eye, a group of youths approached him and accused him
By Godwin Ajom A construction firm, Faithplant Global Services Limited is offering N5 million as reward to anyone with information that could lead to the recovery of stolen construction equipment. The Management of the firm disclosed this in a public service announcement signed by her Public Relations Officer, Mr. Zeal Inyang Eniodem, announcing that CAT
By CrossRiverWatch Admin A residential property located along Iso Oqua Street in Calabar Metropolis is currently on fire with properties worth millions already destroyed. The fire began around 6:27 PM on Sunday with residents and well wishers struggling to stop it from spreading to nearby compounds. The property is located 50 meters away from the
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Cross River State Government has suspended the sale of tickets, collection of levies, and all related charges imposed on inter-city transport operators by government agents and security operatives across the state. The directive, which takes immediate effect, was approved by the Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey