By Kelvin Ololo And Sylvia Akpan As the rain dropped gently at the Udoakaha Jacob Esuene (U.J Esuene) stadium, Cross Riverians joined Nigerians across the country to recite deeply the powerful reflective lines and stanzas of the Nigeria National Anthem, hailing the nation at 65 years of independence from the British government. It is six
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 1st of October, 2025 as a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. The Honourable Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulating all Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora. Dr. Tunji-Ojo enjoined citizens to
They called for comprehensive legal reforms, stricter penalties for non-compliance, and continued public advocacy to end gas flaring and reduce methane emissions in Nigeria, with the media urged to do more for indigenous communities demanding action to protect their rights and the environment.
“I will like to propose the discussion of the prayers that have been proposed by my friend and colleague, Senator Aniekan Bassey that we expand the scope of this motion which deals with just the mangrove islands, to disputed territories within the Cross River/Akwa Ibom region and Cameroon.”
By Patrick Obia The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu and other stakeholders have paid tribute to fallen Nigerian soldiers who gave their lives to defend the sovereignty of the nation. The ceremony is held every 15th January every year. In Cross River, the event which held in Calabar on Wednesday January 15,
To ease financial burdens, work days have been temporarily reduced from 5 to 3 days a week
Just as it employs disinformation to deny oil spills and its responsibility for remediation and compensation, it is doing the same with its divestment when it blames sabotage by communities for oil spills and their failing equipment
Sources say the elected Council bosses may be sworn in tomorrow, Monday at the temporary Executive Council Chambers after which they will travel home and inaugurate the local legislatures.