By CrossRiverWatch Admin A group of concerned Cross Riverians led by the Agba Jalingo Foundation for Investiave and Accountability Journalism, AJFIAJ on Wednesday donated foodstuffs, sanitary items and raw materials for production of hand fans to the Medium Security Custodial Center Calabar popularly known as Afokang Prison. A total of 81 bags of rice, 900
An 86‑year‑old grandmother, Madam Arit Inyang of Isong Inyang community in Akamkpa, Cross River State, has been missing for a month, prompting human‑rights lawyer James Ibor Esq. to demand an “immediate and thorough police investigation.” In a December 16, 2025 letter to the Nigeria Police Force, Ibor highlights a troubling history: in 2023 the victim was violently
By Jonathan Ugbal No fewer than 200 persons have been killed extrajudicially with more suffering enforced disappearance perpetrated by the ‘Tiger Base,’ the anti-kidnapping unit of the Imo State Command of the Nigeria Police Force says a new report from the Coalition Against Tiger Base Impunity, CAPTI issued Monday, in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. The
To believe a breed like Omoyele Sowore exists, he might just be the last of the radicals and true revolutionaries - and, we must not misread him! We must protect him or, we will miss out!!
By Jonathan Ugbal The Cross River State Police Command has nabbed a man Etik Obol Etim who has been on the run for weeks after he raped a 6 year old, sources familiar with the matter told CrossRiverWatch on Thursday. Etim, 47, has been on the run since mid October but was arrested following a
By Sylvia Akpan The Agba Jalingo Foundation for Investigative and Accountability Journalism (AJFIAJ), is set to host its masterclass on AI, data analytics, and law in communication. The masterclass is scheduled to hold on 30th and 31st of October, 2025 at Transcorp Metropolitan Hotel, Calabar by 9:00 AM. The training aims to empower media aides
Equity demands that we provide special solutions to address the civic needs of vulnerable groups
The Union accused the petrochemicals company of massive layoffs, claiming about 800 staff were sacked for joining the Union, a violation of Nigeria's labor laws and the constitution. The union also claimed the number of Indians employed is thrice the number of those laid off. Last weekend, the Union directed members to cut off gas