By Patrick Obia Bikers of all riding clubs in Cross River have sympathized with victims of the 2022 bikers parade tragedy that left 10 dead and many injured in Calabar, the State capital on December 27th. Six people were initially confirmed dead after a Toyota Camry driven by one Toyin Wahab Salawu with plate number
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Six people have been confirmed dead after a Toyota Camry lost control and rammed into spectators at the Bikers/Exotic Cars Parade, an event that is part of the week-long activities marking this year’s Carnival Calabar. The incident occurred at Bogobiri axis of the carnival route, barely two hours after the event was
By Maxwell Effiong and Kelvin Ololo Muslims in Cross River State say the curfew currently in place will impact on how they celebrate Eid-El-Maulud which is the the birth of Prophet Muhammad. The Federal Government had declared Thursday a public holiday. But, a 16 hour per day curfew announced by the State Government may likely
By Archibong Jeremiah This is Bogobiri by Mary Slessor road Calabar, the Cross River State capital where the stench from the filled refuse bin will almost knock you off your feet. The refuse bin is usually emptied on daily basis by Government agents, but for three days now (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) it has not
By Jonathan Ugbal Security operatives have arrested four suspected contract killers in Calabar with firearms. The suspects were apprehended around Bogobiri axis earlier this evening security sources say. CrossRiverWatch gathered that they are currently being interrogated and will be handed over to another security agency for further investigation. Also, the source said the suspects have
By Jonathan Ugbal Residents of Bogobiri in Ward 1 of Calabar South local government area are currently protesting a two months long power outage in their area. They are also complaining about the electrocution of three residents within a period of about 90 days. “Three people have died so far and we don’t have light