By Ushang Ewa At least one life has been lost to the recent communal clash between Kutia and Ukpe communities of Obudu local government area of northern Cross River State. Obudu is about 300 Kilometers north of Calabar, the state capital and has recently seen an upsurge in criminal activities and communal crisis with the
By Emma Una The beheading of a young man by a chief hunter, purportedly for the burial ceremony of a high chief, weekend, led to hostilities between two neighbouring communities in Obubra Local Government Area in central Cross River State, which has left over 10 people dead and many houses razed. The conflict between the
By Ushang Ewa Sensational youth music group in Calabar, Okpo Rekordz has dropped the video for their hit single ‘Na work’ on the Callywood platform CrossRiverWatch authoritatively reports. The video directed by Hairbreed was shot on location in Callywood, Tinapa, Calabar, the Cross River State capital and features the group known for promoting an Efik
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State Ministry of Health has warned against the increasing cases of kerosene explosion related cases in the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital in the past few days. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Inyang Asibong is calling on the general public to be mindful of the type of kerosene they
By Jonathan Ugbal A specie of tree known as ‘Madrid’ which produces hard wood that does not rot has been massively logged successfully in Obudu and Obanliku local government areas of northern Cross River State investigations by CrossRiverWatch reveal. Madrid as it is referred to; is known as ‘Unanu’ in Bette which is the dialect
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Yache community in Yala local government area of northern Cross River state have applauded Governor Ben Ayade for approving the construction of a new comprehensive health center in Uchu. The Director General of the Cross River State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Betta Edu and the Chairman Of the state Universal
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Commercial cyclists are the most popular means of transportation in Obudu local government in northern Cross River state. The town is mostly populated by a large number of students who attend the Federal College of Education FCE, located there. They form the bulk of the passengers who patronize the cyclists. These cyclists
By Our Correspondent Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has expressed gratitude to the country’s fallen heroes who died in active service for the country. He stated that their sacrifice for the country is a remarkable commitment that would never be forgotten. Ayade insisted that the legacy of their death has remained a great