Cross River State birthed Akwa Ibom some 30 years ago. As someone who moved to Calabar at about that time, I have been opportuned to watch the gradual weaning and subsequent growth process of Akwa Ibom State in the years that followed and I must confess that it has been commendable especially from the turn
My thumbs-up to the Cross River Online Media, generated unusual responses and from some very unusual quarters too. Little did I know that those innocent thoughts pierced facades and did more than little to whom it may concern and I did not see it coming in that shape. While a majority found the thoughts warming,
By Tina Hassan Abeku, Guardian Newspaper The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has again intercepted ten Nigerians trying to cross over to Cameroon en route Ibaka border in Akwa Ibom State. The ten persons were said to be headed for Cameroon despite the border closure in the face of COVID-19 pandemic were taken into custody by officials
By Patrick Odey, Punch Newspaper The Anti-Child Theft Unit of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a Medical Doctor, Victor Onongha, for alleged child theft. Onongha, who works with the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) was arrested alongside a laboratory scientist, Hope Offor, and 15 others. The command said in a statement on
By CrossRiverWatch Admin President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated 42 career diplomats he wants the Senate to confirm as Ambassadors. He forwarded the names of the nominees to the Senate seeking confirmation of their appointments “in accordance to section 171(2)(1c) and Subsection 4 of the 1999 constitution.” His letter was read out by the Senate President,
By Archibong Jeremiah The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State has accused the State Governor, Sen. Ben Ayade of deceit. The party in a press release say they suspect a fraudulent move by the decision to convert the Cross River State Properties Limited (CROSPIL) estate, State Housing to Construction and Fabrication Academy. See
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) has disclosed that it is consulting with relevant stakeholders on resumption of activities for LG election. The body in a statement also congratulated the State Governor, Sen. Ben Ayade for “the huge successes recorded in the battle to keep the COVID-19 pandemic away from the shores of
By Patrick Obia Residents of Ikot Effanga Mkpa Community in Calabar Municipality Local Government Area of Cross River State have called on the Government and relevant authorities to come to their rescue due to the ravaging ravines in the area. The residents who expressed dismay on the danger it poses to the area, said they