By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State House of Assembly has called on the state government to urgently commence the rehabilitation of the Ikang Jetty in Bakassi Local Government Area, emphasizing its critical role in facilitating trade, transportation, and boosting economic activities in the area. The motion, moved by the Member representing Bakassi State Constituency,
By Jonathan Ugbal A vital section of IBB Way, a highbrow street in Calabar, the Cross River State capital has been blocked for hours following the crash of a trailer carrying flour. The truck, conveying sacks of flour was heading towards the U.J Esuene Stadium end of IBB Way when it skipped over the pavement
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Despite the assurance of peace and the deployment of troops to make the state truly the “Peoples Paradise”, especially in warring communities by the state government, the frequent communal crisis between Alesi, Ekukunela and Agbaragba communities in Ikom and Ochon, Isabang and Odonget communities in Obubra LGAs, respectively have gone unabated. The
By Kelvin Ololo The Governing Council of the Federal College of Education (FCE), Obudu, has suspended its Provost, Dr. Richard Ugbaha Utubaku, over allegations of irregularities, misappropriation, and embezzlement. The suspension, which followed growing concerns and threats of protest by the college’s joint unions, is to last for three months to allow for a thorough
By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State House of Assembly has commenced deliberations on the alarming surge in house rents in Calabar and its environs, describing the situation as “unreasonable, unprovoked, and economically destabilizing.” The motion, brought before the House on Tuesday as a Matter of Urgent Public Importance by Rt. Hon. Davies Etta, condemned
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Government has engaged citizens, traditional rulers and other stakeholders in a consultative forum aimed at charting the way forward and decision-making in the 2026 budget planning. The town hall meeting, hosted by the Department of Budget, Monitoring, and Evaluation, focused on the preparation of the 2026 budget. It
By Patrick Obia Cross River State command in its recently activated crime strategies has foiled yet another robbery attempt within Calabar metropolis, days after robbery attempt, and stolen car was recovered in the state. The recent robbery attempt occurred in the early hours of 14th October, 2025 when the proactive Surveillance team of Uwanse Division
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu has called on all eligible and qualified Cross Riverians to take advantage of the ongoing recruitment exercises into the Nigerian Navy and the Nigerian Army. He gave the encouragement in a press release signed by his Chief Press Secretary and