By Njagu Monica A suspected armed robber was on Thursday night burnt to death by angry youths at Mayne Avenue in Calabar South local government area of southern Cross River State. The victim, CrossRiverWatch gathered from residents, was part of a three man gang that had attempted to rob a pharmaceutical shop at the Mayne
By Rose Ofem Pastor Mayowa Olawale, a Pastor with the Akai, Ikot-Idhie parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Calabar Municipal was on Tuesday stabbed by unknown miscreants shortly after retiring from church. His mother (name withheld) told CrossRiverWatch that she was informed by concerned residents after the incident occurred between 5:00 and
By Patrick Obia and Margaret Adado The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has inducted 95 new members with a charge to think and act in ways that will return Nigeria to her days of glory. The induction comes after a three-day developmental training by the institute held in Calabar, the Cross River State capital.
By Ushang Ewa The Cross River State command of the Nigerian Police Force says the mother of five year old twins killed in a fire incident on Tuesday is currently in their custody to prevent her from being lynched by angry neighbors. The woman (unnamed) who sells fried beans cake commonly referred to as ‘akara’
By David Nsa In a bid to achieve sustainable peace in Cross River, the State government has said that secondary students are key as efforts are being made to ensure they are not negatively influenced to become a nuisance in the future. The Director General of the Greater Calabar Capital City Development Authority, Mr. Kingsley
By Efa Sunday It was a tragic day for the family of Mrs. Happiness Sunday Okon and the students and staffs of Government Secondary School Atekong as an adjoining electric pole electrocuted one of the student, Isaac Sunday Okon to death Friday afternoon in Calabar. CrossRiverWatch gathered that Isaac Sunday Okon is the only son
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The long awaited video for the club banger, ‘Gawa” has been released, a statement from the production house, JunkHouse says. “We waited for long to achieve the sole purpose of this video and we are glad to say its ready and due for release online and on several cable stations!” the statement
By Obeten Godfrey A new online taxi service, Instant Ryde has launched in Calabar, the Cross River State capital with a promise to aid movement and provide comfort for commuters. The move comes after Mr. Ubi who owns the Made Men Music Group had launched Instant Pick Up, an online laundry service in Lagos state