By Kelvin Ololo The death of Mr. Michael Nnanke Obeten, a respected alumnus of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) and community figure, has ignited fresh calls for urgent reforms on the use of firearms at public gatherings, as his former classmates demand justice and accountability over what they describe as a preventable tragedy.
By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State Police Command has called on the general public to render assistance in identifying a missing child found in Calabar on Monday, 6th April 2026, at about within the premises of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Akim. According to the police, the child was brought to the Police by a
By Kelvin Ololo For years, the faithful at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State, gathers every Good Friday to witness a familiar face carry the cross. Michael Obetan, fondly called “English Man”, did not just act the role of Jesus Christ, he lived it with a quiet
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Police Command has announced a statewide security reinforcement ahead of the 2026 Easter celebrations, assuring residents and visitors of robust measures to ensure safety before, during, and after the festive period. The Commissioner of Police, Rashid B. Afegbua, disclosed that strategic deployments of personnel and operational assets have
By Patrick Obia Neglected Bumaji Community in Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State, has moved to construct roads for themselves after their representatives and the government have failed them. With the rain fast approaching, the community moved to see how they can convey their farm produce to their various homes and markets. In
By CPJ Dear President Tinubu, We, the undersigned Nigerian and international press freedom organizations, write to express alarm over Vice President Kashim Shettima Mustapha’s recent remarks suggesting that no journalists have been harassed in Nigeria since you took office. This mischaracterization conveys a grave indifference to the numerous and well-documented attacks on the press while you have
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Emmanuel James Irom, a Nigerian banking executive and management consultant, has built a multi-sector career spanning finance, agriculture, and community development, with over 16 years of professional experience. From modest beginnings in information technology within the banking sector, Irom has risen through the ranks to become a leading figure in Nigeria’s microfinance
By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed the Social Protection and Investment Program Agency Bill 2025, as part of its commitment to improving the welfare of citizens. The bill seeks to establish a legal framework for social welfare programs, ensuring their continuity, transparency, and effective implementation, particularly for the poor