By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Following a severe windstorm accompanied by heavy rains especially in Calabar metropolis and other adjoining local government areas of Cross River State, the State government has directed residents to take necessary precautions. The advise was contained in a press statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Erasmus Ekpang with
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Anti-illegal Mining Taskforce has arrested 10 suspected illegal miners in Yakurr Local Government Area of the state. The suspects are said to be indigenes of Zamfarra and Sokoto States. Parading the suspects at the State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the State Commander,
By Kelvin Ololo Following the tragic fatal accident that claimed 7 lives and 6 critically injured, the Capuchin Friars of Nigeria Custody, mourns and releases the names of seven demised members involved in Obudu Ranch road fatal accident on Saturday 3rd May 2025. According to a press statement by the Order Of Friars Minors Capuchin
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Government of Cross River State commiserates with families of those whose loved ones were involved in the fata accident that clamed four lives and nine injured in Ikwette Community by Obudu Ranch Bottom Hill in Obudu Local Government Area of the state. The unfortunate incident which occurred on Saturday, May 3rd,
By Favour Adinya The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the reactivation of the Tinted Glass Permit (TGP) system through a secure digital platform, following directives from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun. The initiative addresses growing public concerns over the harassment of motorists using tinted windows and aims to establish a clear
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