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Cross River Government Open Applications For Employment

Patrick — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:58:47 +0000

By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State Civil Service Commission has announced the commencement of recruitment for eligible medical professionals into the state civil service. The recruitment follows the approval of the Executive Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, for the employment of qualified Medical Officers to fill vacant positions within the state […]

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Watt Market Assault: Police Screens Arrested 60 Suspects To 4 For Court Trial

Patrick — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:53:50 +0000

By Kelvin Ololo Four of the 60 persons arrested and screened following the alleged assault of a police officer at Watt Market, Calabar, are to be arraigned in court on Friday, September 18, 2026, the Cross River State Police Command has said. The four suspects identified by the Command are Emem Asuquo, 40; Aniema Nelson, […]

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2027 Elections: How Gilbert Agbor Mobilizes Support For Otu, APC Candidates

Patrick — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:21:45 +0000

By CrossRiverWatch Admin The 2026 Etung New Yam Festival has evolved beyond its traditional celebration of harvest and culture, providing a significant platform for grassroots political engagement, with Barrister Gilbert Agbor, Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on Asset Management and Recovery, at the center of a growing mobilization for the All Progressives Congress (APC) […]

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From Camera To Mic: Skilled Cinematographer Turn Musician, Oto-obong Clement Drums Support For Governor Otu

Patrick — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:02:23 +0000

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 […]

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Families Of 17 Fallen Policemen In Cross River Receives Compensation

Patrick — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:38:15 +0000

By Kelvin Ololo The families of 17 deceased police personnel in Cross River State have received a total of N13.75 million in Group Life Assurance benefits, offering financial support to families left to bear the pain that followed the loss of their loved ones. The beneficiaries received 17 cheques valued at thirteen million, seven hundred […]

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8 Dead In Bakassi-Cameroon Waterways Speedboat Collision

Patrick — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:17:55 +0000

By Kelvin Ololo At Simon Beach in Ikang, Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria, the aftermath of a waterway tragedy has turned into a painful wait for families searching for certainty about their loved ones. Eight passengers were drowned following the collision of two speed boats along the Ikang-Cameroon waterway, while five […]

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Watt Market Police -Traders Clash: 60 Arrested Over Assault

Patrick — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:40:03 +0000

By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State Police Command has arrested 60 suspects in connection with the alleged assault of a police officer around Watt Market, Calabar, following a viral video that sparked concerns over the circumstances surrounding the incident. The Command, in a statement signed by its Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday, […]

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I Dare Anyone With Evidence Against Me To Speak Up – Cross River PDP Guber Candidate, Jarvis

Patrick — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:56:28 +0000

By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Cross River State, Sir Arthur Jarvis Archibong, has thrown down the gauntlet to his traducers, declaring that his record in public service is without blemish and daring anyone with proof of criminal wrongdoing against him to come forward or forever hold their peace. Archibong, […]

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IGP Concerns: Should Police Officers Be Recorded By The Public While Discharging Their Duties?

Jonathan — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:36:17 +0000

By F. Baba Isa Esq At a time when police officers in many jurisdictions are being required to wear body cameras while discharging their duties, it is rather unfortunate that our Inspector-General of Police appears to be linking the low morale of his men to members of the public recording them while they perform their […]

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UNICROSS Tightens Security Ahead Of Final Exams Amid Reports Of Gang Clash, Arrests

Patrick — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:44:43 +0000

By Kelvin Ololo The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has intensified security engagements ahead of the 2025/2026 second-semester examinations, following reports of a gang-related clash and alleged arrests of suspected members of rival groups around the Calabar campus. The development comes as examinations for final-year students are scheduled to commence on Tuesday, September 15, […]

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Police Nabs Suspected Quack Surgeon In Cross Cross, Arrest 22-Year-Old Over Stolen Motorcycle

Patrick — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:50:09 +0000

By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Police Command is investigating an alleged unauthorized hernia surgery at a private clinic in Ekori, Yakurr Local Government Area, while a 22-year-old man has been arrested in the same community over a motorcycle suspected to have been stolen from Ikom Local Government Area. The Police Public Relations Officer, […]

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Government Enforces New Academic Policies As Schools Resume Tomorrow

Patrick — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:11:00 +0000

By Kelvin Ololo Public and private nursery, primary and secondary schools across Cross River State will resume for the 2026/2027 academic session on Monday, September 14, 2026, with the Ministry of Education directing schools to strictly comply with approved academic and operational policies. The directive, contained in a public announcement signed by the Director of […]

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Statistics To Consider When Betting On Gaelic Football

Jonathan — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:12:26 +0000

By Okwum Uchechukwu Gaelic football betting is more than choosing a team that you think will win the matchup. Many statistics such as team form, scoring average, and points conversion provide insight into team performance and individual contributions. You can head on over to the Novibet website to check the latest Gaelic football odds. Statistics […]

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Another Governor Otu’s Commissioner, Eka Williams Is Dead

Patrick — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:01:36 +0000

By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State Commissioner for Power, Dr. Eka Williams, has reportedly died in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. His sudden death throw his family, friends and people of his native Akparabong Community in Ikom Local Government Area into mourning Family sources confirmed the death on Sunday, September 13, 2026, as reported by Calitown. […]

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Queen of Humanity Nigeria 2026: Registration Portal Opens, Calls for Applications Across Nigeria

Jonathan — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:05:06 +0000

By CrossRiverWatch Admin The registration for the 2026 edition of the Queen of Humanity Nigeria Pageant is now open, with organisers inviting qualified young women across Nigeria to apply through the official portal, a statement by CrossRiverWatch shows. Applications officially commenced on August 30th 2026 and will close on October 30th by 11:59PM. Interested young […]

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Cross River-Born AIG Bassey Ewah Seeks Shehu Of Borno’s Blessing For Successful Tour Of Duty

Patrick — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:04:01 +0000

By Sylvia Akpan The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Zone 15 Headquarters, Maiduguri, AIG Bassey Samuel Ewah, has paid a courtesy visit to the Shehu of Borno, His Royal Highness Alhaji (Dr.) Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Al-Amin El-Kanemi, as part of efforts to foster collaboration and strengthen relations with traditional institutions. AIG Ewah, who was […]

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Cross River Government Cancels Flawed LG Recruitment, Retains 821, Approve 4,000 Fresh Employment

Patrick — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:24:01 +0000

By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Government has cancelled the controversial 2024/2025 Local Government recruitment exercise, retaining 821 personnel and approved a fresh recruitment exercise for 4,000 workers. The decision follows the submission and consideration of the report of a Panel of Enquiry set up to investigate the recruitment exercise conducted by the now-defunct […]

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10 UNICAL Students Receive IMechE Grant To Ease Financial Burden

Patrick — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:45:36 +0000

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 […]

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Man Leaves Woman Dead In Calabar Hotel, Police Launch Manhunt

Patrick — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:50:37 +0000

By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Police Command has commenced investigation into the death of an unidentified woman found desd in a hotel room along Clifford Street, Calabar South Local Government Area, with investigators searching for a male guest believed to have lodged with her hours before the discovery. The Police said the incident […]

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Cross River-Born Mary-Brenda Akoda Beat 237 Others To Emerge First Woman To Win NPSI Prize

Patrick — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:42:46 +0000

By Prompt News The Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation (NPSI) declared Mary-Brenda Akoda as the winner of its 2026 Prize for her groundbreaking innovation, GenScan AI (GenMRI/C-MORE), an artificial-intelligence-powered solution that accelerates Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Akoda who hails from Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, becomes the first millennial and […]

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