By Patrick Obia Cross River State Police Command has foiled an attempt by suspected armed robbers to sneak out a snatched Toyota Camry vehicle from Calabar, the capital of Cross River State. According to Police narration, On the 5th of October, 2025, at about 10:30PM a Toyota Camry, grey colour with registration number YAD 549
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Dr. Eyong Victoria Amiokama, has been appointed as the State Coordinator of people first complaints and solutions desk. The appointment was contained in a press release signed by the Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, Linus Obogo dated October 2nd, 2025. According
By Emma Una, Vanguard A man identified as Brother Sonny has mysteriously disappeared in a river at Ishaya village, Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State, after going to bathe at midnight. The incident, which occurred on September 28, has thrown the community into confusion and grief. According to his younger sister, Joy Philips,
By Kelvin Ololo And Sylvia Akpan As the rain dropped gently at the Udoakaha Jacob Esuene (U.J Esuene) stadium, Cross Riverians joined Nigerians across the country to recite deeply the powerful reflective lines and stanzas of the Nigeria National Anthem, hailing the nation at 65 years of independence from the British government. It is six
By Kelvin Ololo Indigenes of Henshew town Council have took to the street to peacefully protest for the removal of the Paramount Ruler of Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, His Royal Highness Etubom Nyong Effiom Okon. The protest which was stage to drawn the attention of the State Governor Sen. Bassey
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening the judiciary as the state commenced the 2025/2026 Legal Year with a thanksgiving service at the Assemblies of God Church, Akim, Calabar. Represented by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt.
The Union accused the petrochemicals company of massive layoffs, claiming about 800 staff were sacked for joining the Union, a violation of Nigeria's labor laws and the constitution. The union also claimed the number of Indians employed is thrice the number of those laid off. Last weekend, the Union directed members to cut off gas
By Godwin Ajom Within the last couple of days, residents of the commercial city of Ikom in central Cross River State and Calabar, the state capital, have suffered tragic fire incidents that have wrecked several homes and businesses. Findings by CrossRiverWatch reveal that the unfortunate incidents struck at about 2:AM on Thursday while residents and