By Godwin Ajom Against the backdrop of continuing environmental challenges courtesy of unabated deforestation, illegal mining and timber exploitation, the demand for environmental justice has taken the center stage in Cross River State, with stakeholders demanding for a stronger enforcement of environmental laws in the State. Data from Environmental Justice and Forest Conservation, shows that
By Godwin Ajom The Cross River South Consultative Forum has called out Nigeria’s Works Minister, Engineer David Umahi, over the poor state of the Odukpani-Itu-Ikot Ekpene Federal Highway, which has brought untold hardship to the people of Cross River and Akwa Ibom states. The Forum headed by its Chairman, Honorable Eyo Ekpo, berated the minister
By Patrick Obia After CrossRiverWatch’s investigation on how illegal mining claimed two lives and others trapped in the site, the Cross River State Government has declared war against illegal mining in the state. The investigation uncovered that Cross River State is no stranger to illegal mining. At least seven local government areas: Yakurr, Akamkpa, Biase,
By CrossRiverWatch Admin UK-based sports recycling charity, Lord’s Taverners, has donated sports kits and equipment worth over thirty (30) million to the Community Sport and Educational Development (CSED) Initiative to support grassroots sports in Nigeria. The donation, weighing 998 kilograms, was officially received by the Trustees of CSED Initiative and marks the fifth batch of
By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The Cross River State 10th House of Assembly has decided to take major step to curb human trafficking in the state. The Bill, “Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Bill, 2025,” is sponsored by Hon. Brian Odey Yala 1 State Constituency, seeks to provide a strong legal framework to prevent
By Favour Adinya The Cross River State Police Command has commenced the enforcement of third-party vehicle insurance policy across all 18 local government areas of the e state. In a press release issued by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Irene Ugbo, states that the enforcement took effect from February 1, 2025, in a
By Favour Adinya The Commissioner of Police in Cross River State, CP Augustine Grimah, has been honored with an award for good policing and crime-free state. Awarded by Kick Against Crime Initiative – Cornel Entertainment Media, a non-profit organization that supports and recognizes security agencies and crime fighters doing well within the country. The award
By Patrick Obia In line with the directives of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, the Cross River State Police Command has organized a local combat training program for 110 personnel in the state. The training, aimed at enhancing the skills, efficiency, and physical fitness of officers, held at the Police Mobile