BREAKING Cross River Workers Threaten Picket Over Unpaid Salaries Since December 2025

Tension is rising in the Cross River State civil service as frustrated workers have threatened to picket the office of the state Accountant-General over the continued non-payment of their salaries.

Speaking in Calabar on Friday, the workers told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that their financial situation has become unbearable, alleging that they were last paid in December 2025.

They say the delay has pushed many staff into hardship, and warned that if urgent action is not taken, they will stage a protest at the Accountant-General’s office to demand their entitlements.#BreakingNews, #CrossRiver, #SalaryCrisis, #NigeriaNews

Two Men Dead After Machete Fight Over Plantain in Cross River

Tragedy struck Akpap-Okoyong community in Odukpani, Cross River State, as two men, Edet and Effiong, were killed after a violent machete fight over a bunch of plantain. Both were rushed to a nearby health centre but could not survive due to lack of medical facilities.
Eyewitnesses said the fight escalated quickly, with both men inflicting fatal wounds on each other. The community is in mourning over the shocking incident.
Cross River police confirmed the deaths and said investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances behind the deadly dispute.

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BREAKING: Two men have died following a violent machete fight in Akpap-Okoyong, Cross River State, over a dispute about stolen plantains.

Both victims were rushed to a nearby health centre but could not receive adequate medical care due to lack of facilities. The Cross River Police have confirmed the deaths and are investigating the incident.

#BreakingNews #CrossRiver #Crime #MacheteAttack #Nigeria

20 Nigerian Navy Crew Members Rescued After MV Chimba Express Catches Fire in Cross River, Chief Engineer Missing Amid Ongoing Search and Rescue Operations

A Nigerian Navy vessel successfully rescued 20 crew members from the MV Chimba Express, which caught fire along the Oron–Calabar waterways in Cross River State. The vessel, en route from Gabon to Calabar carrying scrap materials, had 21 crew members, including 14 Nigerians and 7 Cameroonians. The Chief Engineer reportedly jumped into the water fearing an explosion and is still missing, with search operations ongoing. Rescue efforts were supported by local fishermen and naval personnel, using life buoys and portable pumps to contain the fire. The Nigerian Navy reaffirmed its commitment to maritime safety and protection of seafarers. This incident echoes a similar April fire on the Igbega Eko ferry, which injured four passengers.

#NigerianNavy #MaritimeSafety #CrossRiverAccident

The family of 21-year-old Moses Mba has accused security aides attached to Cross River Governor Bassey Otu’s residence of brutally beating and fatally shooting him. His mother, Mrs. Victoria Mba, said the governor’s aides showed no concern during Moses’ hospitalisation and even monitored his treatments before his death. The family rejected claims by the state government that Moses was mentally unstable and had attacked a guard, citing his strong academic record and religious devotion. Police confirmed the case has been referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions for legal advice.

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Man Impregnates His 13-Years-Old Daughter In Cross River.

A man identified as “Prayer” has allegedly impregnated his 13-year-old biological daughter in Ediba Community, Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State

According to a reliable source who spoke to CrossRiverWatch in anonymity, the victim (name withheld) was impregnated by her father, Mr. Prayer, and was asked by the community to pay a fine of one hundred and fifty thousand (150,000) Naira and marry her as punishment for the sacrilegious act.

The source alleged that “the mother of the pregnant teenager had separated from her husband “Prayer” due to his misconduct for about a year and left Ediba for Lagos, leaving the victim with her father.”

The source disclosed that the community is left in total shock and awe, describing it as barbaric and sacrilegious.

Prayer’s act is repugnant to the Cross River State existing Child Protection Act enacted in 2009 and assented into law by the former Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Ben Ayade, on 22 July 2023.

The law seeks to protect the right of every child from all forms of abuse, including sexual harassment.

There are eyebrows about what will be the action of the government and child rights advocates in the state.