By Patrick Obia The Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA), Cross River State Chapter, has raised an alarm over the growing prevalence of quackery in eye care, particularly in rural and underserved communities in the state. The Association gave the concern during a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Traditional rulers and political leaders from Ikom, Boki, Obubra and Etung (IBOE) – Cross River Central Senatorial district, have declared support for the re-election of Governor Bassey Otu, and President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. The declaration was made during an IBOE Special Dinner and Strategic Engagement with Governor Otu and
By CrossRiverWatch Admin As a prelude to the Ikom-Boki-Obubra-Etung Alliance Dinner scheduled for Tuesday evening hours, political leaders and stakeholders from the 10 wards of Etung Local Government Area of Cross River State, have closed ranks behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Bassey Otu and the All Progressives Congress (APC). The meeting, held in the
By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State Government has assured the family of the late Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, Prince Eka Williams, of its full support throughout the burial process. The assurance was conveyed on Friday at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar, where the remains of the late Commissioner were received by
By Kelvin Ololo From behind the camera to behind the microphone, Cross River-based cinematographer and photographer Oto-obong Clement, popularly known as Walata Worldwide, has ventured into music with a political track titled “Otu Legacy,” expressing support for Governor Bassey Otu’s bid for a second term in 2027. Clement, who spoke to CrossRiverWatch during an exclusive
By Sylvia Akpan Ten final-year students of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Calabar (UNICAL) have been awarded the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Student Hardship Grant for the 2025/2026 academic session. The development was disclosed by the Vice Chancellor of the varsity, Prof. Offiong Okon, in a post on his official Facebook account. According
By Tina Todo, The Guardian Newspaper Mr. Daniel Imo, a 44-year-old indigene of Adadama community in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State, has appealed to the local, state Federal Government of Nigeria and well-meaning individuals for support. He said he has remained bedridden for 23 years after suffering a spinal cord injury in
By Sylvia Akpan The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the continued growth and development of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), promising improved infrastructure and sustained engagement with stakeholders to address the institution’s current challenges. The Governor gave the assurance on Tuesday, July 14, 2026,