by crossriverwatch admin The commencement of the test transmission of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Canaan Fm in Calabar was as a result of the intervention fund provided by Hon. Nkoyo Esu Toyo CrossRiverWatch can authoritatively report. Hon Toyo has been representing Calabar/Odukpani Federal Constituency in the Lower Chambers of the National Assembly
By Ekerete Udoh She is bold, expressive and frank – sometimes brutally so. She speaks her mind – often times in a manner that may be considered politically incorrect or in such a manner that may rankle a few nerves. A case in point is the kerfuffle she dropped last month when she was credited
Anne Iyanga Orok Duke Jr. is a prolific film maker who describes himself as a constantly evolving director with an insatiable thirst for new experiences and challenges as well as a dangerous imagination. Schooled in the United Kingdom, Orok, (MetalDuke), as he is called professionally is currently doing his NYSC with EbonyLife TV at Tinapa.
By Obaji Akpet Senator Florence Ita-Giwa’s daughter, Koko Florence Mayen, married her beau, Chimaobi Shawcross Obioha, last Saturday September 13, 2014, in a traditional ceremony which was held in Calabar, Cross River State. The extremely colorful ceremony attracted dignitaries and celebrities from across the country, including actress, Kate Henshaw; former governor of the state, Donald
by our correspondent The Calabar Union in the United Kingdom, UK held their Annual Cultural Night last Saturday, September 13, 2014. The occasion was intended to draw Efik indigenes across the UK to a cultural reunion and reawakening. The occasion was also used to raise an undisclosed amount of money in aid of a Leper
By Akpet Obaji Last Saturday recorded another leap for the Cross River film industry as practitioners in the film industry gathered once again to consolidate their gains in another round of Cross River Movie Awards, CRMA. The event held at the Venetian Arena, Calabar dishing out a total of twenty five competitive awards, seven merits
by crossriverwatch admin Bipam Bifefe, you stand taller than many institutions your age, O! How illustrious personalities long to attend, bowing to a sage, My beautiful Bipam Bifefe, celebrated with unseen grandeur, Like a mistress whose suitors are clouded in a mystical cage, I write for you a fond and Memorable page. But please accept
by Jeremiah Archibong The Ndidem of the Quas, Dr. Thomas Ika Ika Oqua has called on politicians to initiate the process of creating four more Local Government Areas from the existing Akamkpa LGA, Cross River State. He made the call while speaking at the traditional outing of the Mfon-Fang Fang Onun Ekim/Echi-Atui Mbarakom, His Highness