By Patrick Obia The Cross River State Command of the Nigeria Police Force, has confirmed the arrest of a suspected serial killer and his female cohort, Akaninyine Eretus and 35-year-old Uduak Essien over multiple killings and disappearances in Odukpani Local Government Area of the State. CrossRiverWatch reported earlier that the suspect was apprehended by a
By CrossRiverWatch Admin A suspected serial killer identified as Akaninyene, has been arrested in Creektown following intelligence that linked him to the disappearance and murder of a recent victim. Security operatives, acting on a tip off tracked him to an isolated hut he built inside a forest in Abanyama, Ukim Ita Community, Creektown of Odukpani
By Sylvia Akpan The Nigeria’s Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, has denied allegations linking him to the controversial contract for the reconstruction of the Agbokim Waterfall Road, describing claims made by some netizens as false, malicious and defamatory. A social media user identified as MC Okrika had in a viral video
By Kelvin Ololo The panel investigating the recent recruitment exercise conducted by the Cross River State Local Government Service Commission has called on applicants who allegedly paid money in exchange for employment opportunities to come forward with evidence. In a press release dated May 26, 2026, signed by the Panel Secretary, Ntunkae Mary-Theresa Ikwen, and
By Sylvia Akpan The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid al-Adha (Eid-el-Kabir) celebration. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the public holidays on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry,
By Godwin Ajom Chaos erupted earlier Monday May 25th, and 26th, 2026 as several residents of Ikom in Cross River central appeared trapped in a section of the Ikom-Etomi Federal Road construction site. The Contractor had resumed work just as the rain began two weeks ago, a situation that made the Mankono axis of the
By Kelvin Ololo A traffic enforcement officer attached to the Cross River State Traffic Management and Regulatory Agency (TRAMRA) has died following an altercation with a commercial mini-bus driver in Calabar, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The tragic incident reportedly occurred on Monday, 25 May 2026, around Marian Hills, Calabar,
By Amawu Albert-Amawu What began as a solemn gathering of mourning in Bukumanya-Bisu, Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State, transformed into a remarkable celebration of life, culture, legacy and service as the Ogogo Dynasty laid to rest their patriarch, Late Warrant Officer Joseph Echine Ogogo. Amid pomp, military pageantry and rich cultural displays,