"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
By CrossRiverWatch A suspected ritualist Matthias Amunde, who allegedly murdered his mother and dumped body in a well has narrated his act. The tragic incident was witnessed on Sunday 29th December, 2024 at Chairman Road, Ohong Community in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State. Watch video: READ: Man Allegedly Kills Mother, Hide Body In
By Favour Adinya Cross River-born Major General Emmanuel Ejim-Emekah, has been appointed General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 6th Division of the Nigerian Army in Rivers State. He was redeployed to take over as Director of Operations, at Army Headquarters, Abuja on July 29, 2023. Major General Emmanuel is the first to hail from Bekwarra
By CrossRiverWatch Admin A man identified as Matthias Amunde, who allegedly murdered his mother and dumped body in a well has been arrested. The tragic incident was witnessed on Sunday 29th December, 2024 at Chairman Road, Ohong Community in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State. READ: Man Allegedly Kills Mother, Hide Body In
By CrossRiverWatch Admin A man identified as Otu William Ajib has allegedly chopped off the wrist and fingers of his brother, Asam William Ajib, over an inherited cocoa farm. The incident occurred in Mbeban Community in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River, when the suspect – Otu chased his brother after a protracted disagreement