Prof. Timothy Ashibel Anake, a trailblazing academic, mathematician, and visionary leader, hails from Ketting-Bendi in Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. His journey began in the modest classrooms of Ketting Primary School and Community Comprehensive Secondary School, Four Towns, Uyo. His passion for mathematics led him to the University of Uyo for
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Government has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on Ugep and Idomi communities of Yakurr Local Government Area following recent skirmishes over land. This was contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Dr. Erasmus Ekpang. The curfew, which commenced on Tuesday, will remain in force for an
Ugandan authorities have demanded $400 from each of the 64 Nigerians detained since April 25, 2026, or face prosecution, sources told CrossRiverWatch
Barr. Wekayo Eteng Ekpe, aide to Rt. Hon. Alex Egbona, slumped at an APC event in Ugep on May 5, 2026, and was rushed to the hospital. Condition unknown.
Five Cross Riverians and two babies are among 64 Nigerians arrested in Uganda in April 2026 during a religious program raid, sources told CrossRiverWatch
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Senator representing Cross River Northern Senatorial District, Sen. Jarigbe Agom has countered the former Governor of Cross River State, Prof. Ben Ayade, says he is distorting facts. Recall that Ayade who indicated interest in returning to the National Assembly as the Senator representing Cross River North district, a
By Jonathan Ugbal A one-time Governor of Cross River State and former federal lawmaker, Senator Benedict Ayade says Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu “ordered” him to drop his bid to be the senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC for Cross River North district in the 2027 general election. The former Governor stated this in
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent A one time Governor of Cross River, Senator Ben Ayade may miss the leadership forum screening organised by the State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC slated for today, in Ogoja for National Assembly aspirants over a visit to Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu. Mr. Ayade has indicated interest