"We are calling on our youths to lay down their arms. We are not in support of them. We do not want them to continue to spoil our land. We are peace loving people. We, the people of Obudu and Vandeikya; we are not independent, we must be inter-dependent; Vandeikya people farm in Obudu, our
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Cross River State Government has convened a peace security meeting to address the inter communal crisis between the Ekukunela-Alesi communities in Ikom Local Government Area and the Odonget/Ochon/Isabang communities in Obubra Local Government Area. The meeting was convened by the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, with leaders
Aged 62, Lady Wayas passed away in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory after a brief illness
Her emergence reflects the administration's abiding faith in meritocracy and the empowerment of capable Cross Riverians to drive institutional growth and excellence
"I want to very specially welcome our brother, Prince KJ to APC, and I want to tell him that from today, he will have peace of mind. When I defected, I had peace of mind," Akpanke said to chants of "the rock is solid" from some members of the crowd gathered at the Saint Coleman
By CrossRiverWatch Admin His Royal Majesty, Ogamode Eje Ipoule, has been elected as the new Paramount Ruler of Yala Local Government Area in Cross River State. His emergence followed a peaceful and transparent election held on Monday, June 30, 2025, after Governor Bassey Otu okayed for the exercise to take place. Speaking on the outcome,
"We will work to resolve all disagreements and have a united front. Sheath your sword!" Odey added.
with one month left for her to complete the scheme, she was invited last week Wednesday, June 18th to face a disciplinary committee at the orientation camp at Iyana Ipaja