By Odey Xavier and Ikwen Atuaka Information reaching CrossRiverWatch suggests the Obol Lopon of Ugep, Obol Ofem Ubana has been appointed the Paramount Ruler of Yakurr local government area. But, as at press time it could not be ascertained, who announced him Paramount Ruler. This comes about five weeks after Cross River Governor, Senator Ben
By Jonathan Ugbal 3 children have emerged winners in the Dr. Linda Ayade’s essay and quiz competition. The trio; Gabriel Awhopuye, Inyang Eniang and Osim Samuel scaled through the various stages to emerge winners of the competition with each bagging cash prizes. Gabriel won in the Essay competition, while Inyang emerged winner of the quiz
By Oto-Obong Clement In a bid to complete the rehabilitation cycle of the internally displaced persons in Bakassi, some concerned individuals have joined in the fray of those seeking to support the indigenes through several intervention programs. One of such is a recent skill acquisition and training program organized by a philanthropist, Mrs. Sarah Archibong
By Jonathan Ugbal There is no market for the music industry in Cross River State says The Voice Nigeria season 2 finalist, Annie Cedric. The 25 year old Yakurr born music lover who says she does not cages herself to one genre of music even though she is good in acoustic soul and reggae also
By Jonathan Ugbal Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade has appointed CrossRiverWatch marketing manager, Mr. Emmanuel Etim as the Senior Special Adviser Creative and Knowledge Economy. Mr. Etim now joins the Ayade’s administration fully after been on the fringe and supporting it with incisive articles that have led to the creation of several Special Purpose
By Our Reporter The hunt for the next Miss Africa has taken off with a media campaign in Lagos a release from the organizers says. Registration for contestants began on July 1 across all African sub-regions with reigning queen; Neurite Mendes form Angola leading the campaign recently in Lagos. Ms. Mendes visited Beat 99.9FM and
By Jonathan Ugbal The Enyimba football club of Aba Wednesday shot down Lobi Stars FC of Benue in match day 30 of the Nigeria Professional Football League. The Pride of Benue took the lead through midfielder Tony Okpotu in the 18th minute after he pounced on a sloppy back pass from defender, Kelly Kester to
By Ushang Ewa Former Cross River Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke has chided his incumbent, Senator Ben Ayade over his (non) performance. Imoke told an audience of teeming youths during the 7th edition of ‘The Bridge Leadership Foundation’ that people use to describe him as “The sleeping Governor,” when he was in office but that he