By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Police Command has arrested three University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) students and nine others over suspected gang initiation involvement. Among the three UNICROSS students, is the Students Union Government (SUG) President identified as Ogar Favour Johobe (also known as noble) of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has presented a proposed budget of ₦987, 808, 089, 235.92bn for the 2027 fiscal year christened: The Budget of Consolidation and Renewed Hope. Presenting the budget before the lawmakers at the Assembly Complex in Calabar, Governor Otu described the proposed estimates as ” a Solemn
Education is widely regarded as the foundation of national development and a powerful tool for transforming lives. It equips individuals with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to contribute meaningfully to society. In Nigeria, education is often described as the key to success and a pathway out of poverty. However, the increasing cost of education
By Blessing George The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has ordered the temporary relocation of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Permanent Orientation Camp from Obubra to the University of Education and Entrepreneurship in Akamkpa. The order was contained in a press release signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof.
By Wisdom Eteng, Faith Odezulu And Mary Ebebe Cross River State and Niger Delta’s foremost investigative media outfit, CrossRiverWatch, has received a new batch of Industrial Training (IT) students from the Department of Mass Communication, University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). The 14 students who either chose or got recommended to CrossRiverWatch will embark on
By Blessing Francis And Christiana Oku-Geni The Cross River State Police Command has strengthened its campaign for the protection of the girl child through a school outreach program organized by the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV). The outreach, held at Holy Child’s Girls Secondary School, Calabar, on October 12, 2026, was organized
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River-born youth development practitioner Prince Inyang Nyong has earned continental recognition for leadership excellence, grassroots capacity building and commitment to developing ethical young African leaders. He named Fellow of the Year 2026 by One Million Leaders Africa (OMLA) in recognition of his outstanding commitment and contributions to the Fellowship. Nyong, who
By Kelvin Ololo The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has warned faculties and institutes against charging former students for the collection of degree certificates, following complaints of alleged extortion at the point of certificate collection. The warning was contained in a memo dated October 4, 2026, issued by the Directorate of SERVICOM in the Vice Chancellor’s