By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mr. Eric Anderson has said that “We have come to terms with the fact that we need to put in more energy into the affairs of tourism and culture in Cross River State.” The new Commissioner also promised that he will run an
CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River Government has disclosed its readiness to celebrate the maiden edition of Northern Cross River State Festival (NORTHFEST) to be held on every last Saturday of September each year. The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs. Rosemary Archibong made the disclosure in a press briefing held at the Ernest Etim Bassey Press
By Ushang Ewa The Nkim traditional rulers council last weekend honored federal lawmaker, Honorable Jarigbe Agom for his contributions to the development of the Bakor nation. This formed part of activities marking the 2017 ‘Eyel Mfemfe’ (Bakor new yam festival) where several others were also honored. They include State House of Assembly man, Honorable Peter
By Our Reporter Mountain Cinema Nigeria has named Challex D Boss “Best Performing Artiste For The Year” in the just concluded 8th Obudu Face Of Culture International pageant held at the Liyel Imoke Civic Center, Obudu. Presenting the award, the Publisher and Editor-In-Chief of CrossRiverWatch, Mr. Agba Jalingo, encouraged the Yakurr born entertainer to aim
By Jonathan Ugbal Two movies produced by Callywood studios, incorporated to promote that section of the creative industry will be premiered on Sunday in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. The movies; ‘The Father,’ a feature film shot in Bette language with English subtitles and ‘I Am Bassey,’ a short film shot in Efik language
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The grand finale of the second edition of the Miss Africa beauty pageant will now hold on the eve of the 2017 Carnival Calabar, a statement from the organizers says. This is due to the plethora of requests for the extension of the registration deadline for the pageant which will now close
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Wife of Cross River Governor, Dr. Linda Ayade has said that her decision to go home and harvest yams was borne out of the desire to relive her childhood experience and inspire other women not to forget farming as a sustainable means of livelihood. Photographs of Mrs. Ayade harvesting
By Our Reporter The wife of Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River, Dr. Linda Ayade, his Chief of Staff, Mr. Martins Orim and the Chairman elect of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state last weekend commissioned a series of projects in northern Cross River. The projects commissioned by the trio were a skill