By Sylvia Akpan The family of Nneoma Rosaline Ekenma O. Kalu (née Nsi Ajike), mother of CrossRiverWatch’s Editor-at-Large, Charles Kalu, has been announced. Mrs. Kalu, fondly known as Mama Rosa, passed on peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026, at the age of 85. According to the funeral announcement signed by Charles O. Kalu, on behalf
By Joy Okpa There was tension at the popular Watt Market, Calabar on Thursday June 25, 2026, after a disagreement between a commercial driver and some street youths over parking. The commercial driver had stopped briefly to let passenger alit. Within a twinkle of an eye, a group of youths approached him and accused him
By Godwin Ajom A construction firm, Faithplant Global Services Limited is offering N5 million as reward to anyone with information that could lead to the recovery of stolen construction equipment. The Management of the firm disclosed this in a public service announcement signed by her Public Relations Officer, Mr. Zeal Inyang Eniodem, announcing that CAT
By CrossRiverWatch Admin A residential property located along Iso Oqua Street in Calabar Metropolis is currently on fire with properties worth millions already destroyed. The fire began around 6:27 PM on Sunday with residents and well wishers struggling to stop it from spreading to nearby compounds. The property is located 50 meters away from the
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Cross River State Government has suspended the sale of tickets, collection of levies, and all related charges imposed on inter-city transport operators by government agents and security operatives across the state. The directive, which takes immediate effect, was approved by the Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey
By Rejoice Ettah Family Court II, presided over by Hon. Justice Blessing Egwu, has convicted 41-year-old man Edurance Ime Sandy, to life imprisonment. The convict bagged the sentence after found guilty of raping an 11 year old child (name withheld for privacy purpose). Nonsense Known as a no-nonsense for rape, Justice Blessing Egwu in her
By Kelvin Ololo The Paramount Ruler of Yakurr and Obol Lopon of Ugep, HRM Obol Ofem Ubana, has broken his silence on the recent communal violence between Ugep and Idomi, assuring residents that efforts are ongoing to restore peace, ensure security and pursue a lasting resolution to the age-long conflict. In a statement dated June
By Godwin Ajom Emotions and tears were hard to control at the ongoing funeral of Late Supol Simeon and wife Sylvia Adamade, as they begin eternal journey into yonder. The deceased are laid to rest simultaneously at their country home in Ukutia, Utugwang in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State, on Saturday June