Feeling Home Again 1 I remember what it was like growing up around my grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Going home to the village every holiday was a trip I looked forward to in anticipation. The drive through the different towns and the various stops to refuel and to snack on either pears and corn or
By CrossRiverWatch admin Her name is Uduak, and it is a name that means “Resolve” from Akwa Ibom State in Nigeria. She is a Minister, recording artiste, author, composer, researcher, speaker and development practitioner. Uduak Daniel is poised to release her third album in Calabar: a package that is loaded with melody, inspiration and power.
By Christiana Ukung Alawa/Oto-Obong Clement Edet Marshal Effiom and Marvelous Etim have both emerged Children’s Day Prince and Princes pageantry 2015 respectively. The duo in separate remarks after victory, expressed joy and thanked God for their triumph. They lauded their parents for supporting them and advised other kids to work harder next time. They were
By Archibong Jeremiah The organizer of Children’s Day Prince and Princess beauty pageantry, Queeneth Orok has disclosed that the rationale behind the project is to build children’s self esteem, discover and develop their innate abilities through pageantry entertainment. She barred her mind in an exclusive interview with CrossRiverWatch recently as she said, “I am a
By Our Correspondent The Project Coordinator of the Calabar International Convention Center, CICC, Mr. Reginald Longdon, has described the center as the best in Africa, just as he commended the vision of the state governor, Senator Liyel Imoke for establishing what he called a one-stop conference center in the state. Mr. Longdon maintained that the
By CrossRiveWatch admin The arrival of the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan in Calabar today saw the obstruction of free flow of traffic for hours on the airport route along IBB road, up to Marian road, as security operatives barricaded streets and diverted vehicles to other routes. The First Lady is visiting Calabar to attend
By CrossRiverWatch admin Calabar ICC has registered yet another success by winning the right to host the African Public Relations Association, APRA 2016 confirming the project is already a success story even before opening later this year. APRA 2016 Conferences are flagship events organized by African Public Relations Association (APRA) – the umbrella body of
By CrossRiverWatch admin Cross River State in Nigeria boasts of one of the fascinating tourist centres in the country, and it is a great place to go for your next family vacation and also a place to retire due to the friendliness of the local people and the natural vistas of the state. Cross River