By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent In its drive to enhance food security and promote agricultural development, the Cross River State Government has reiterated its commitment to intentional and strategic agricultural policies. The Governor who was represented by his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey made the commitment on Tuesday while receiving a joint delegation from
He saw him, but the policeman didn’t allow them (to) talk."
By Godwin Ajom While traders are still counting their losses resulting from the Ikom fire incident that occurred on Sunday January 12, 2025, the remote cause of the incident fire incident has been disclosed. Chairman of A-Line, at the Ikom Central Market, Mr. Effiong Okon Etu, the scene of the incident, said the cause of
By Patrick Obia The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu and other stakeholders have paid tribute to fallen Nigerian soldiers who gave their lives to defend the sovereignty of the nation. The ceremony is held every 15th January every year. In Cross River, the event which held in Calabar on Wednesday January 15,
With the death of Comrade Bene a genuine revolutionary has indeed departed from our midst. May her tribe increase.
"The police team is currently en route to Calabar with him. Meanwhile, his offense has yet to be disclosed to him, more than 24 hours after his arrest," a message shared with family members and made available to CrossRiverWatch reads.
She “contributed immensely to international women’s activism on development, linking the experiences of Nigerian and African women to the broader global struggles for women’s equality and against neoliberalism.”
“The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Calabar for a detailed investigation and will be prosecuted accordingly. Updates on the outcome of the investigation will be communicated to the public in due course,” the Police said.