By Victoria Tom For over 90 days, residents of Efio Anwan community in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, have been cut out from public power supply. The transformer in the community had in the early hours of July 18, 2026 developed a fault, crippling their activities that needed power supply in
By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State Police Command has intensified security operations along the state’s waterways, urging riverine communities and maritime stakeholders to strengthen vigilance and promptly report suspicious activities. The Command said the move is part of efforts to deepen Operation Velvet Marine, an ongoing initiative aimed at improving safety and security across
By Kelvin Ololo A loud crash jolted residents of Ikot Effanga Mkpang community in Calabar Municipality on Monday, renewing fears that the ravine threatening their homes could soon claim more houses, properties and possibly lives. “We had a loud noise that shook the environment. It was not a small one,” a resident told CrossRiverWatch, recalling
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Nigerian-born broadcaster, Richard Edoki, has emerged as one of the finalists for the 2026 Community Radio Awards in the United Kingdom, following recognition for his contribution to community engagement and cross-cultural understanding in Cornwall. Mr. Richard Edoki hails from Igbo-Ekureku in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State. According to THISDAY
By Saviour Imukudo, Premium Times Traditional rulers and representatives of the Ugep Community in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State, have filed a suit against the Cross River State Government over its proposed creation of a buffer zone between Ugep and Idomi communities. The claimants are asking a Cross River State High Court
By Patrick Obia Neglected Bumaji Community in Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State, has moved to construct roads for themselves after their representatives and the government have failed them. With the rain fast approaching, the community moved to see how they can convey their farm produce to their various homes and markets. In
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu, has announced a comprehensive ban on illegal mining across the state following a strategic meeting with critical stakeholders in the sector. The directive, which takes immediately, exempts only operators with legitimate approvals from the Federal Government of Nigeria, as the state government
How did our cousins, nieces, nephews, aunties, and friends, who used to visit us without notice when there was no phone or mail, and elicit so much joy, become witches and burdens, that must now call to inform us before coming? How did family and marital disputes that used to be resolved by close family