By Kelvin Obambon In line with the Inspector General of Police directive on internal security overhaul, the Cross River State Police Command has officially launched the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU). The move which is part of ongoing police reforms aimed at curbing kidnapping, armed robbery, and cult-related violence across the state. The VCRU effectively…
By Zana Akpagu Media Former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Ntufam Sir Prof. Zana Itiunbe Akpagu, has formally resigned his membership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing uncertainties arising from unresolved court cases and legal challenges surrounding the party. In a resignation letter dated 26th April, 2026, and addressed to the ADC Chairman…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a warning that Cross River, Edo and 17 states across the country may experience flash flooding in the coming days due to expected heavy early rains. In an advisory released on Thursday, NiMet explained that the flooding risk is heightened because dry and hardened soils will prevent water…
It did not come as a surprise when on Monday May 4, 2026, the Chairman of the Cross River State Sports Commission, Hon. Etta Lawrence, inaugurated Rt. Hon. Orok Duke PhD, as Chairman of the Table Tennis Association in the state. Duke was inaugurated alongside several other eminent personalities to steer a clean path for…
By Kelvin Obambon In a move aimed at restoring the glory days of sports in Cross River State, the Chairman of the State Sports Commission, Hon. Etta Lawrence, on Monday inaugurated new leaderships for the state’s various sports associations at the UJ Esuene Stadium, Calabar. Highlighting the ceremony was the inauguration of Rt. Hon. Orok…
The Cross River State Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Development reminds all cocoa, coffee, oil palm, and rubber farmers across the State that the ongoing Traceability Registration Exercise is very important. This exercise will help ensure that your farm produce can continue to be sold in international markets and meet global standards. All farmers are…
By Kingsley Agim The Cross River State Government has condemned the vandalism of facilities at the General Hospital, Calabar, following protests linked to a tragic accident involving students of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, described the incident as “unfortunate and overblown” during an on-the-spot assessment,…
The Cross River State Ministry of Health has described as “misleading, inflammatory, and unfounded” social media claims regarding the government’s emergency response to the recent tragic auto accident involving students and staff of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). The accident, which occurred at Odukpani, claimed the lives of three students and one staff…
By Anthony Uwadiegwu The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State has declared the seat of Governor Bassey Otu vacant ahead of the 2027 elections, citing his poor performance since May 29, 2023. PDP governorship aspirant, Sir Arthur Jarvis Archibong, made the declaration Monday upon arrival at Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar, where he…
By Amawu, Cletus Albert Amawu What began as a journey of faith has turned into a nightmare of anguish, fear, and desperate hope. For eight harrowing days, thirteen young Cross Riverians, vibrant, hopeful, and committed to service, have been held captive by ruthless bandits in Aloma Village, Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State. Their…
