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CSOs Demand Accountability For Abandoned Projects, Seek Stronger Community Action Against GBV In Cross River

By Kelvin Ololo Civil society organizations and community stakeholders under the Inclusive Forum for Accountable Society (IFAS), also known as ActionAid, have called on the Cross River State Government to address the growing challenges of abandoned social amenities in rural communities while urging stronger collaboration among community leaders in tackling rape and gender-based violence (GBV).

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UNICROSS Opens 2026/2027 Admission Screening For Prospective Students

By Kelvin Ololo The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has announced the commencement of its 2026/2027 First Choice Admission Screening Exercise for prospective candidates seeking admission into the institution. According to the official notice released by the university registry and made available to CrossRiverWatch newsroom, the screening exercise is open to both UTME and

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Governor Otu Revive Students’ Bursaries, Introduce Medical Grants

By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent As part of the Governor’s renewed commitment to education, human capital development and the future of the state, the Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu on Thursday, 14th May, 2026, announced the resumption of bursary payments to Cross River students in tertiary institutions, alongside the introduction of

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UNICROSS Holds Solemn Assembly For Victims Of Fatal Road Accident

By Kelvin Ololo And Sylvia Akpan The University of Cross River State, has held a solemn assembly and prayer session at its Calabar campus in honour of three students and a staff member who lost their lives in a tragic road accident in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State. The victims were involved

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UNICROSS Elevates Nine To Professors, Readers

By Sylvia Akpan As part of ways to commit to academic excellence and institutional growth, the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has promoted nine members of its academic staff to higher professorial ranks. The announcement was made by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Francisca Bassey, during an emergency Senate meeting held on Thursday, April 23,

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Security Tightened As JAMB Kicks Off In Cross River, Nationwide

By Kelvin Ololo As thousands of candidates prepare to sit for the 2026 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Computer-Based Test (CBT), the Cross River State Police Command has announced a sweeping security deployment to ensure a safe and orderly examination process across the state. The Commissioner of Police, Rashid B. Afegbua, has ordered the

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Governor Otu Signs Strategic Bills To Transform Health, Others In Cross River

By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Governor Bassey Otu has signed four transformative bills into law, in a major push to reposition the health and education sectors while improving sanitation and overall quality of life in Cross River State. The Governor, who described the development as a critical milestone in his administration’s reform agenda, said

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Tears, Truth And History: Calabar Leo Club Take Students On Emotional Journey Through Slave Trade Legacy

By Kelvin Ololo To mark this year’s International Day of Remembrance of Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, the New Calabar LEO Club engaged not less than 60 students in an educational visit to the Calabar Slave History Museum, offering a powerful encounter with one of Africa’s darkest chapters. The visit, which involved

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