By Jonathan Ugbal Mr. Raphael Odu who was accused by suspended University of Calabar lecturer, Mr. Joseph Odok for orchestrating alongside his alleged lover, Patience Odey, the attack on him last week Monday has denied that he knows Ms. Odey. He also alleged that Mr. Odok has over 10 petitions against him in the department
By Jonathan Ugbal Information reaching CrossRiverWatch suggests that Patience Odey, the principal suspect in the attack on suspended University of Calabar (UNICAL) lecturer, Mr. Joseph Odok is currently in Police custody. Ms. Odey is currently writing her statement at the state Police command headquarters at Diamond hill in Calabar CrossRiverWatch can confidently confirm. Security sources
By Jonathan Ugbal The Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim Idris has appointed a Cross Riverian, Mr. Adie Jeremiah Undie as the new Police Commissioner in charge of the Plateau state command of the force. CP Undie took command of the state with effect from September 8, 2017 and replaces Mr. Peter Babatunde Ogunyanwo a
By Ushang Ewa Unknown gunmen on Monday attacked the residence of Nigeria’s former Ambassador to Russia, Mr. Assam Assam in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. Mr. Assam told reporters on Monday evening that he had gone out to get drugs on Sunday evening and slept at about 11PM, 2 hours after reaching home only
By Ushang Ewa The alleged assassination attempt on two term house of representatives member, Honorable Paul Adah may not be true findings by CrossRiverWatch reveal. Mr. Adah according to reports, escaped death when two suspected assassins stormed his residence with a Toyota Hilux van with a government license plate at Asari Eso layout in Calabar,
By Ushang Ewa Students of the Cross River State College of Health Technology (COHTECH) in Calabar Monday morning protested the non release of funds from management to conduct Student’s Union Government elections and their welfare. CrossRiverWatch gathered that the students had locked the gate which is the only entrance to the institution located along Mary
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Leaders, stakeholders and officials of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State converged at the St L’wanga Catholic Church in Essien town Calabar to praise God for President Muhammadu Buhari’s safe return to the country in good health. The party also said the thanksgiving was very necessary in order to
By Frank Edima What traders in Cross River refer to as the biggest fish market in the state currently faces the challenge of accessibility due to bad roads linking the market with other parts of the state. High taxation rate imposed by government also threatens to shut down the market located at Ikang in present