by crossriverwatch admin In the days of yore, the ‘fattening room’ tradition of the Efik people of Calabar, Cross River State, was seen as a viable means of preparing a young lady for the challenges of womanhood. But unfortunately today, it has gone through series of reformation and modification due to civilization. This age-long tradition
by crossriverwatch admin On the 30th of June 2013, media mogul Mo Abudu launched the entertainment and lifestyle television network with a grand affair at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The production team of the network has announced plans for a riveting and fascinating event spectacle to mark the 1st anniversary of
by crossriverwatch admin The Cross River State Government and 1st October Publications Ltd have signed an Agreement on the Production of books on the Calabar Carnival Festival. The agreement was signed few days ago at the Calabar Carnival Commission, Calabar, the Cross River State capital. Chairman of the Calabar Carnival Commission, Mr. Gab Ona signed
by crossriverwatch admin The National Executive Council, NEC of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN has suspended some of its members in Cross River state indefinitely for running a parallel executive in the state. The suspended members include Maureen Ekpenyong, Magnus Edet, Prince Emmy, Ekpedeme Moses, Emmanuel Williamson, Mbuotidem Akpan, Ekpo Daniel, Ubok Edide Ita,
by crossriverwatch admin Cross RiverWatch has it in good authority that Architect Bassey Ndem, the Managing Director of Tinapa Tourism and Leisure Resort has been relieved of his position by the Cross River State Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke. Though the sack is yet to be officially announced, a source close to the governor said the
by crossriverwatch admin The Cross River government has concluded a three day familiarization tour for tour operators in the state to enable them better acquaint themselves with tour facilities in the state for effective delivery of industry services. Speaking with our reporter during the tour, the Marketing Manager, Cross River Tourism Bureau, Mr. Charles Omoregha,
by crossriverwatch admin …Belekete, the forgotten community with no access road, schools, adequate health center The popular aphorism that says “the journey of a thousand miles begin with a foot step” is true. Indeed, the journey on foot to Belekete, a forgotten community in Cross River State could be regarded ironically as a journey of
by crossriverwatch admin Yesterday an elderly man who seemed lost was found by residents of Inyang Ekeng Street, Calabar South, Cross River State. The man who gave his name as Mr. Eno-Obong Nathaniel a native of Akpabuyo was found at about 9:41am yesterday Wednesday sleeping in the farm of the first victim of the attempted