By Patrick Obia The Cross River State Command of the Nigeria Police Force, has confirmed the arrest of a suspected serial killer and his female cohort, Akaninyine Eretus and 35-year-old Uduak Essien over multiple killings and disappearances in Odukpani Local Government Area of the State. CrossRiverWatch reported earlier that the suspect was apprehended by a
By Hannah Ijege Health workers at the Community Health Center in Itega Okpame, Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State, are battling harsh working conditions and personally funding basic medical needs as the facility struggles with poor infrastructure and lack of essential equipment. The rural health center, which serves residents of the community and
By Favour Adinya The Cross River State Command of the Nigerian Police Force, has arrested child traffickers in Okuku Market, Yala Local Government Area. With the report making the rounds in some quarters, the State Police Command under the leadership of CP Rashid Afegbua, says it wishes to clarify the trafficking involving a nurse. The
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,
By Fortune Erim The Commissioner for Education in Cross River State, Dr. Stephen Odey has advocated for unity in Yache, Yala Local Government Area. He made the request during the Yache New Yam Festival, held at Rural Achuora Uchu-Yache house, where he said there are no two paths to unity that are being maintained in
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The member representing Yala II State Constituency, in Cross River State House Assembly, Honorable Martins Achadu has facilitated the distribution of fertilizers donated by the State government to farmers across all wards of the constituency. The initiative aims to enhance farming productivity in the next harvest season. To ensure a transparent and
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Franka Undie, a Nigerian from Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State, has graduated from the RUDN University, Russia, with the highest distinctions in Applied Mathematics and Informatics/Data Science and Digital Transformation in her Master’s degree. Her outstanding achievements include receiving a special award for her groundbreaking scientific research aimed at
By Ogar Monday, Prime Progress This is how a mother of four learned that pigs can drown. In October last year, Rima Adoga woke up one night to a disturbing noise outside her house. “My husband was not around. It was just me and my children,” she said in her native Yala language. When she