By Kelvin Ololo A disagreement over a missing bunch of plantain has ended in tragedy, leaving two middle-aged men dead after a brutal machete confrontation in Akpap-Okoyong community, Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State. The Guardian online reported that the fatal clash occurred at the weekend when suspicion and anger spiralled out of
By Christian Njoku The dawn of the democratic era in 1999 ushered in an administration in Cross River that made tourism its forte by activating many of the state’s tourism sites and even establishing more. Between 1999 and 2007, records show that there was a massive influx of fun seekers into the state not just
By Patrick Obia Troops of 13 Brigade, Nigerian Army have successfully rescued 18 passengers, including 2 infants, following hijacking incident on a passenger boat traveling from Nigeria to Cameroon on 11 January, 2026. A distress call placed on the Brigade had it that suspected sea pirates, operating in two speed boats and a wooden boat,
By Kelvin Ololo A fire outbreak on Sunday gutted several shops at the Goldie area along Bassey Duke Street in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, destroying goods and properties worth millions of Naira. The cause of the fire is not ascertained as of the time of filing this report. Eyewitnesses said
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Police Command has received a new Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Finance and Administration, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, following his deployment to the state. The appointment, which is expected to strengthen financial discipline, administrative coordination and overall service delivery within the Command was made known by
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent As part of ways to strengthen security and deepen strategic partnerships in the state, the Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu, has received the 25th Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, on a courtesy visit on Wednesday, 7th, January, 2026 in Calabar. Welcoming the Naval
By Sylvia Akpan The daughter of former Governor of Cross River State, Mr. Donald Duke – Donna Donald is set to tie the knot with the love of her life. This was contained in an invite sighted by CrossRiverWatch, with the traditional marriage scheduled to hold on Thursday, 22nd of January, 2026 at Donald Duke
By Sylvia Akpan The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of ASP Sunday Eitokpah Akata as the new Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Cross River State Police Command. In a press release signed by CSP Irene Ugbo, outgoing Police Public Relations Officer, Cross River State Police Command on