Month: September 2024
Breaking News Politics

Cross River LP Crisis: New State Caretaker Committee Emerge, Ousted Chairman Kicks

 By Favour Adinya and Victory Anty Upon the constitution of a new Labour Party (LP), Cross River State chapter caretaker committee led by John Ushie, what seems like a fresh crisis is brewing within the party with the ousted State Chairman, Ambassador Ogar Osim, declaring the new committee illegal. Comrade Ushie, in an address on

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Breaking News Politics

Governor Otu Vows To Complete Ayade’s Abandoned Projects

By Joy Ushie And Marvellous Nkanu The incumbent Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has vowed to complete all his predecessor – former Governor Ben Ayade’s abandoned projects in the state. Governor Otu gave the assurance in a post made on his X (former Twitter) official handle, promising to see to fruition the

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Breaking News Health

CRSPHCDA Director General Assesses HealthCare Centers In The State, Seeks Urgent Intervention

By Kate Itam The Director-General of the Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (CRSPHCDA), Dr. Vivien Mesembe Otu, has taken a statewide tour of all primary healthcare centers in the State. Leading a high-level team on a comprehensive assessment tour of healthcare facilities across the three senatorial districts – Southern, Central, and Northern of

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Breaking News Sports

Cross River Shines At National Youth Games In Asaba

By Marvellous Nkanu, Mercy Ibor, Suzan Ipieurim And Glory Odey  Cross River State has emerged victorious at the National Youth Games (NYG) in the Asaba 2024 Shooting Event, securing three medals in various categories. The state’s athletes showcased exceptional skills bagging a gold medal in the Boys Rifle, and two silver medals in the Girls

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Breaking News Education Reports

Security Experts Call For Improved And Frequent Training To Combat Emerging Threats

By Winifred Michael The Nigerian Military has been urged to prioritize operational training as part of measures for strengthening national security across the country. An expert in strategic military study who doubles as retired Commandant of Nigeria’s National Defence College, Rear Admiral Makanjuola Kadiri, advised the graduation lecture in honor of Naval Warfare Course 8

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Breaking News Business & Economy Politics

NPA, Navy, Customs, Other Stakeholders Endorses Bakassi Deep Seaport Project

By Anita Otu To advance the Bakassi Deep Seaport project in Cross River State, key stakeholders have formally endorsed their commitment to supporting and overseeing the realization of the project. Among the prominent stakeholders who pledged their dedication to the project in the presence of the Governor of Cross River State and other key officials

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Breaking News Reports Technology

Cross River Government Boosts Geospatial Data Management, Commissions Continuous Operating Reference Stations

By Antia Otu Cross River state Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has commissioned the Continuous Operating Reference Stations (CORS) for enhanced geospatial management in the state. CORS are networks of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers that provide continuous data for precise positioning and navigation. They are important for various applications, including surveying, mapping, and geographic

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Breaking News Politics

Governor Otu Assents To Amended Cross River Electoral Law

By CrossRiverWatch Admin Governor Bassey Otu has granted assent to the amended Cross River Electoral Law passed by the State House of Assembly. The amendment by the House of Assembly was necessitated by the Supreme Court’s verdict granting autonomy to local government as well as ensuring that states of the federation ensure elected officials head

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