Cross River news today from The Trumpet: government and politics, security, tourism, agriculture and community affairs from Calabar and across Cross River State, updated every time we publish a new Cross River story.
Cross River State was created on 27 May 1967 as South-Eastern State and took its present name in 1976, with Calabar as its capital. It borders Cameroon to the east and is known for tourism, from the Obudu Mountain Resort to Carnival Calabar and the Cross River National Park, as well as cocoa farming and the Calabar seaport. Akwa Ibom State was carved out of Cross River in 1987.
Cross River State at a glance
| Capital | Calabar |
|---|---|
| Created | 27 May 1967 (as South-Eastern State; renamed 1976) |
| Governor | Bassey Otu (since May 2023) |
| Local government areas | 18 |
| Senatorial districts | Cross River North, Cross River Central, Cross River South |
| Population (2006 census) | 2,892,988 |
| Known for | Obudu Mountain Resort, Carnival Calabar, Cross River National Park, cocoa, Calabar port |
| Region | South-South Nigeria |
What we cover in Cross River
- Government and politics: Governor Bassey Otu’s administration, the budget and the 2027 race, including the N987.8bn 2027 budget, Otu’s charge to his campaign council and the row over the attack on Peter Obi’s convoy in Calabar.
- Security: police operations, theft and community clashes, such as the recovery of a stolen Lexus RX 330 in Ugep and arrests over stolen streetlight panels in Calabar.
- Tourism and culture: Carnival Calabar, Obudu and the state’s festivals, from the Carnival Calabar dry run onward.
- Health and development: federal and regional interventions, including the SSDC health insurance enrolment for 1,666 residents and the SSDC landslide assessment mission.
- Economy and agriculture: cocoa, livestock, trade and the border economy, such as the livestock control post in Cross River.
Latest Cross River news
SSDC Enrolls 1,666 Vulnerable Cross River Residents Into Health Insurance Scheme
By Inyang Inyang, Calabar The South-South Development Commission (SSDC) has enrolled 1,666 vulnerable persons into the Cross River State Health…
Police Arrest 36-Year-Old Suspect, Recover Stolen Lexus RX 330 in Cross River
By Nicholas OjoThe Cross River State Police Command has arrested 36-year-old Pius Enwa Aidan and recovered a Lexus RX 330…
Peter Obi’s NDC Convoy Attack in Calabar: Cross River Government, Opposition Trade Blame
By Obah Sylva The attack on the convoy of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi in Calabar has…
Police Arrest Suspect Over Peter Obi’s Convoy Attack in Calabar
The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old man, identified as Victor Edet Yellow Duke, in connection with…
Thugs Disrupt Obi’s Visit To Cross River, Attack Convoy
The visit of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to Calabar, the Cross River State capital, was…
Cross River Varsity ASUU Resumes Indefinite Strike Over 2 Months Salary Arrears
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) chapter of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has resumed its indefinite…
Governor Otu Charges Campaign Council To Woo Voters With Achievements, Vision For Future
Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has inaugurated the All Progressives Congress (APC) State Governorship Campaign Council for the 2027…
Cross River Trains 34 Health Workers On Ebola Outbreak Prevention, Control
Cross River State has strengthened its preparedness for a possible Ebola outbreak with the training of 34 health workers on…
Cross River Security Operatives Intercept Illegal Arms, Arrest Two Suspects
CALABAR — Security operatives in Cross River State have intercepted a cache of sophisticated weapons along the Bekwarra–Ogoja axis and…
Umahi Projects Three-Year Completion Timeline for Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said the Federal Government is targeting completion of the 750-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway…
Cross River Police Confirm One Death in Stampede at Governor’s Wife’s Empowerment Programme
The Cross River State Police Command has confirmed the death of a woman, identified as Mary Christiana Oga from Imaje,…
Cross River Police Arrest 11 Suspected Cultists During Alleged Initiation Near UNICAL, Recover Lexus SUV and Three Motorcycles
The Cross River State Police Command has arrested 11 male suspects during a joint security operation targeting an alleged cult…
Governor Otu Presents 2027 Budget Of N987.8bn, Allocates N11.8bn To Tourism
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has proposed a total expenditure of ₦987,808,089,210.92 for the 2027 fiscal year, representing…
Police Arrest 3 More Suspects Over Vandalisation, Theft Of Streetlight Panels, Armoured Cables In Calabar
By Inyang Inyang, Calabar The Cross River State Police Command has arrested three more suspects over the alleged vandalisation and…
Governor Otu Flags Off Carnival Calabar Dry Run
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has flagged off the Carnival Calabar dry run, marking another step in preparations…
Ben Murray-Bruce Defends Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Rebukes Donald Duke
Former senator Ben Murray-Bruce has defended the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, responding to former Cross River State Governor Donald Duke’s…
BREAKING: Cross River PDP Chairman Venatius Ikem Resigns, Cites Leadership Crisis
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State, Barrister Venatius Ikem, has resigned from his position…
Gov. Diri Faults Donald Duke Criticism Of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road Project
Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has faulted the criticism of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project by former Governor of…
Low Turnout Trails INEC PVC Distribution In Calabar
The distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Calabar, Cross River State, has recorded a low turnout, with few applicants…
Umahi Says Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Is Not Abandoned, Explains East-West Road Realignment
Minister of Works Dave Umahi has dismissed claims that the 750-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway has been abandoned or fundamentally altered,…
Cross River news: frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Cross River State?
Calabar is the capital of Cross River State.
When was Cross River State created?
Cross River State was created on 27 May 1967 as South-Eastern State and renamed Cross River State in 1976. Akwa Ibom State was carved out of it in 1987.
How many local government areas are in Cross River State?
Cross River State has 18 local government areas, spread across three senatorial districts: Cross River North, Cross River Central and Cross River South.
Who is the governor of Cross River State?
Bassey Otu has been Governor of Cross River State since May 2023.
What is Cross River State known for?
Cross River State is known for tourism, including the Obudu Mountain Resort, Carnival Calabar and the Cross River National Park, as well as cocoa farming and the Calabar seaport.
Where can I read the latest Cross River news today?
This page updates automatically whenever The Trumpet publishes a story about Cross River State, so the newest reports always appear in the Latest Cross River news section.
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