By Patrick Obia The Cross River State Police Command, under the leadership of CP Gyogon Augustine Grimah, extends a cordial invitation to parents, guardians, stakeholders, and the media to attend the Passing Out Parade ceremony of the 2022 recruit Constable intake. The application and screening process had started in 2022. The POP slated for Thursday,
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Attorney General of Cross River State and Commissioner for Justice, Ededem Ani Esq., has denied involvement in the alleged arrest and detention of one Chief Maurice Omin Iso, a community leader in Calabar Municipality. Ededem Ani described the accusation from an online report linking him to the said arrest and detention
By Godwin Ajom While traders are still counting their losses resulting from the Ikom fire incident that occurred on Sunday January 12, 2025, the remote cause of the incident fire incident has been disclosed. Chairman of A-Line, at the Ikom Central Market, Mr. Effiong Okon Etu, the scene of the incident, said the cause of
By Patrick Obia The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu and other stakeholders have paid tribute to fallen Nigerian soldiers who gave their lives to defend the sovereignty of the nation. The ceremony is held every 15th January every year. In Cross River, the event which held in Calabar on Wednesday January 15,
"The police team is currently en route to Calabar with him. Meanwhile, his offense has yet to be disclosed to him, more than 24 hours after his arrest," a message shared with family members and made available to CrossRiverWatch reads.
By Favour Adinya Handful of students in Cross River State, have been left stranded amid high cost of transportation in the state. The students who mostly hails from Cross River North senatorial district of Obudu, Ogoja, Obanliku, Bekwarra and Yala Local Government Areas, have find it a hard nut to crack after the Christmas and
By Favour Adinya Several shops and goods have been gutted by fire at Ikom Market, Mile 2 opposite Ucherori Street in Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State, causing widespread panic among local traders and residents. The inferno reportedly started in the mid-hours of Sunday, January 13th, and engulfed several stalls and goods. Eyewitnesses
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Government of Cross River has announced a series of activities to commemorate the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Week to honor Nigerian fallen heroes who have served and defended the sovereignty of the nation. A press release issued by Commissioner for Social Welfare and Community Development Mrs. Margaret Ene