By Maxwell Effiong Twenty-three (23) Nigerians have been recognized for their role in sustaining peaceful coexistence in their Communities. Those distinguished were presented with Award Certificate and Medal of Honor for promoting peace in their respective domain by the International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA). The award presentation and investiture which was held in
By Jonathan Ugbal Agba Jalingo, the Nigerian Journalist facing trial for alleged acts of treason and terrorism over an opinion article he wrote in July 2019 will on Thursday speak on prison reforms at the F-18 Day summit of the National Association of Seadogs (NAS) in the country’s port city of PortHarcourt. Mr. Jalingo spent
By Ushang Ewa A coalition of Civil Society Organisations operating in Cross River State have written the management of M. Saleh & co. ltd. over what they said is an infringement on the fundamental human rights of it’s staff. An investigation by this Newspaper had shown that the company had penned down five names for
On February 8, 2021, the Honourable Justice Akon Bassey Ikpeme, was sworn in as the substantive Chief Judge of Cross River State, in a colourful ceremony that was attended and watched live by many. It has been a tortuous journey, for My Lord in particular. How did it happen? On March 3, 2020, Governor Ben
By Patrick Obia The African Students Union Parliament has honored the chancellor of the Arthur Jarvis University, Sir Arthur Jarvis Archibong. Mr. Archibong received the “Pan African Distinguished Leadership Honor as Icon of Nation Building in Nigeria,” recently in his office read a statement from the Varsity’s communications unit to CrossRiverWatch. The institution is the
By Jonathan Ugbal Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has signed into law, the bill seeking to establish the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) and other matters connected therewith. Law Number 2 of 2020 of the Cross River State House of Assembly repeals the old law (CAP C19 Laws of Cross River State
By Ushang Ewa A High Court of Cross River State sitting in Calabar and presided over by Justice Maurice Eneji has adjourned a libel case against an online Newspaper, CrossRiverWatch and journalist, Agba Jalingo until March 21, 2021 for hearing after the witness to the Cross River Microfinance Bank limited which is the claimant in
By Archibong Jeremiah The Manufacturing Association of Nigeria, MAN, Cross River/Akwa Ibom branch has pledge to investigate M. Saleh and company limited over decision to sack five staff for leading protest and other surrounding issues. The decision of the apex body of manufacturers which M. Saleh and company limited is part of, was revealed by