The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has appointed Mr. John Okor Odey, a Deputy Director, as its new Spokesperson. Mr. Odey succeeds Mr. Demola Bakare, and will also lead the ICPC’s newly established Media and Public Communications Unit under the Office of the Hon. Chairman. The Commission anticipates that Mr. Odey’s
By Kelvin Ololo The Executive Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has given final approval for the Cross River Deaf Football Team to represent the state at the ongoing 6th National Deaf Football Championship in Jos, Plateau State. CrossRiverWatch gathered that the contingent comprising 20 players and 5 officials departed the U.J. Esuene
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent In view of the prevailing security situation in the country, the Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has directed the cancellation of the 2025 Agbokim Waterfalls Green Marathon. In a press release signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Anthony Owan Enoh, states that the
By Sylvia Akpan A teenage girl identified as Favour Okokon Oqua, has been declared missing in Calabar after attending second carnival Calabar dry run. Favour, 16, hails from Big Qua in Calabar Municipality Local Government Area and recently gained admission into the University of Calabar, (UNICAL), where she is enrolled in the Department of Peace
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Governor Bassey Otu has met with the Chairmen of the 18 Local Government Councils of Cross River State in a strategic session aimed at strengthening security, enhancing citizens’ welfare and assessing the progress of his People-First administration as the year draws to an end. Speaking during a recent meeting
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has approved the appointment of some professionals into the boards and management teams of the State Road Fund and the Rural Access Road Authority. In a press release signed by the Chief Press Secretary/Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Linus
By Sylvia Akpan The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has officially conferred the rank of Professor on Patrick Ukim Ineji, recognizing his outstanding contributions in Development and Political Communications. The promotion was approved during the school’s Senate meeting at UNICROSS on Tuesday, November 18th, 2025, elevating Professor Ineji from his previous position as Senior
By Kelvin Ololo The Executive Chairman of Obudu Local Government Council, Hon. Peter Akonfe Undiandeye, has thrown his full weight behind Obudu Hilltop FC, congratulating the side after their hard-earned 1–0 victory over Ranch Pillars of Obanliku in the ongoing Governor Bassey Otu Cup. In a fiercely contested derby played on Monday at the U.J.