By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State House of Assembly has condemned the violent communal clash between Boje and Isobendege communities in Boki Local Government Area of the state and seeks immediate deployment of security forces to the area to prevent escalation. According to the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Matthew Okache, the resolution
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, on Saturday March 1, 2025, led a team to pay final respects to the former Commissioner for Tourism, Art and Culture, late Abubakar Robert Ewa. Governor Otu, represented by his Deputy, Peter Odey in a funeral held in Boki Local Government Area, said
By Favour Adinya The Cross River State Police Command of the Nigeria Police Force, says investigation will be launched concerning alleged police brutality by it former personnel. An amature video circulating on social media shows how a police officer brutalized a civilian in Boki Local Government Area of the State. In a press release issued
By CrossRiverWatch Admin A man identified as Matthias Amunde, who allegedly murdered his mother and dumped body in a well has been arrested. The tragic incident was witnessed on Sunday 29th December, 2024 at Chairman Road, Ohong Community in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State. READ: Man Allegedly Kills Mother, Hide Body In
By Glory Odey The recent heavy rainfall in Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State, has turned the already dilapidated roads in the LGA into impassable death traps, leaving residents and commuters stranded. The downpour, which lasted for several hours, caused widespread flooding and damage to the road infrastructure and made it difficult for
By Victory Anty And Favour Adinya It was a celebration of colors, rhythms, and flavors and joy hovering in communities in Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State, as they marked the 2024 New Yam Festival and showcased the spectacular tradition, unity, and gratitude of the people. The festival grounds transformed into a vibrant
By Sylvia Akpan Preparation is on top gear for the interment of the late Mrs. Christiana Obun, the mother of Honorable Cletus Obun. She was called yonder after a brief illness at the age of 81 years. The funeral arrangement is billed with a wake keep on 8th December 2023 at Hon. Cletus Obun’s compound,
By Godwin Otang The Nigerian Army and the Department of State Services (DSS) in a joint operation, have arrested six suspected syndicates who specialize in gun running activities in Obudu and Boki Local Government Areas of Cross River State. A statement signed by Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, revealed that the