By Jonathan Ugbal A primary school teacher, Akomaye Betiang, has been shot in the hand following renewed conflicts between the Bette community in Obudu local government area of northern Cross River State and the Tivs in Vandeikya local government area of southern Benue state. Mr. Betiang was shot Friday morning sources told CrossRiverWatch while tending
By Ushang Ewa The Pretty Brown Musical Concert will hold today at the Transcorp Metropolitan hotel in Calabar, the Cross River State capital with 11 finalists contesting for the coveted prize. The event is aimed at encouraging youths to participate in live band activities and form them said the organizer, Senge Menge. Mr. Menge said
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Why me? I am a 79 – year old farmer, a retired journalist, and a former schoolteacher in the glorious days of MaryKnoll College, Okuku. I have lived a good life as a Catholic and my Knighthood was the crowning glory from a God I have served with dedication and fear; there
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Chairman of the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission, (CROSIEC), Mike Ushie has said he is surprised where people got information that the postponed local government elections will hold in November 2017. Mr. Ushie told CrossRiverWatch on phone on Thursday that he just read the information and wondered where it came
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Studying a subject that you feel is pointless is never a fun or easy task. It can be hard enough studying a subject that you enjoy if the material is complicated, but when you are not even interested in the topics or concepts involved, how can you expect to really absorb the
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The media has been ladened of late with negative thoughts, assumptions and write-ups about Comrade Asu Okang the Cross River State Commissioner for Youth and Sports. The name Asu Okang has been trending on the media especially online and the social media for all the negative reasons of late. Despite all his
By CrossRiverWatch Admin A house that is filled with deformed children is very tasking catering for. You may never know what exactly is making them shout, cry or laugh. Even their laughter could be suspicious. I shuddered in utter disbelief as I paced up and down, my heart beating faster than usual. Still in deep
By Jonathan Ugbal The Cross River State Government has announced tripartite activities for the 2017 international youth day. The activities which include an ongoing Twitter discussion with the topic #IYD2017CRS also features radio and television discussions which serve as prelude to the main event scheduled for tomorrow (Friday) August 11, 2017. The theme of the