By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Government of Cross River State under the leadership of Governor Bassey Otu has pledged continued support for workers welfare, dignity, and advancement in the state. Speaking through his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, at the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration held at the U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar, the
By Kelvin Ololo As the rainy season is fast approaching, residents in the Calabar metropolis of Cross River State have expressed fear and concern over old trees along some major streets and highways in the state capital. Some of them who spoke to CrossRiverWatch traced their concerns to the windstorm that hit the city on
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Police Command of the Nigeria Police Force has assured that about 12 passengers allegedly kidnapped along the Calabar-Akwa Ibom State waterways by suspected sea pirates will be rescued. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Olusegun Eyitayo Omosanyin, gave the assurance in a press release issued by the Command’s
By Favour Adinya The Cross River State Police Command has clarified a sad motor accident that occurred on April 24, 2025, along Abakpa/Igoli Road in Ogoja Local Government Area. The incident involved a BMW vehicle with registration number AKD 900 GD, driven by one Bassey Precious in the company of one Caleb Fidelis Okem. According
By Kelvin Ololo It was an atmosphere of joy as about five hundred (500) Cross River women have benefited from the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) program of the Office of the Wife of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, in Calabar. The flag off and empowerment exercise held at Calabar
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Students Disciplinary Committee, SDC of the University of Cross River State, UNICROSS has finally begun sitting to investigate the activities of seven students who were suspended by the varsity’s management who claimed they led a demonstration against its “No Fees, No Exams” policy. The students are Emmanuel Olom – 20/CSC/109 Computer
By Kelvin Ololo About 20 passengers have been reportedly kidnapped along the Calabar-Akwa Ibom water way. The travellers who boarded the “Heavenly Grace” boat were said to have been intercepted and abducted by kidnappers while on their way from Calabar to Akwa Ibom State. According to a source who pleaded anonymous, told CrossRiverWatch that one
By Kelvin Ololo While it was a significant and memorable day last week’s Good Friday, it turned into a sad day for 23 year-old Catholic Church worshiper, Elizabeth Awhobiwom Ukah. Elizabeth Awhobiwom, a Catholic and Parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church, Big-Qua Town, Calabar of Cross River State, had last week (Good Friday) after taking