By Patrick Obia As the controversy surrounding the alleged N44 billion fraud at the National Social Investment Program Agency (NSIPA), the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu; the Agency – NSIPA, and the member of the House of Representatives, representing Ideato North/South federal constituency, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere Ikeagwuonu have bared their
By Patrick Obia The Nigerian Police Force has announced date for the mandatory screening of candidates who applied for the General Duty/Specialist recruitment exercise. The Cross River State Command of the Force announced this in a press release signed by its Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Irene Ugbo for the Commissioner – CP Augustine
Let me start my new year like this. With a disputable analogy. Namely, Christ did not die selflessly. Before you get angry with me. Let me inform you that it is the Bible that says so. Not me. It says in Hebrews 12:2 – “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who
By Godwin Otang The Cross River State Ministry of Education has reminded all public and proprietors of private schools that the earlier January 8, 2024 resumption date stands. In a statement dated 2nd January 2024 with Reference number: MOE/SEC/544/Nol.1/20, and signed by Mrs. Amos Okama Ubi, Director of Schools for the Commissioner for Education –
By Godwin Otang Some youths in Cross River State have staged a peaceful protest against rampant kidnappings and destruction of lives and properties in their communities. The protest led by Kenneth Kajang of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Ikom chapter, and Bassey Nton of the National Youth Assembly of Nigeria (NYAN) on Monday,
By CrossRiverWatch Admin As part of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation’s (NCF) effort to contribute to the protection of threatened species in Cross River State and Nigeria, the Foundation has collaborated with the Wilder Institute, a science-based conservation organization, to donate some equipment to some of its partners – Cross River National Park, Cross River Forestry
Dear Lord, I ask not for more light but for eyes to see the light that already exists. I ask not for sweeter songs but for ears to hear the present melodies. I ask not for more love but for skill to turn anger into tenderness. I ask for no more joy but for how
By Patrick Obia The Senator representing Cross River Central Senatorial District, Sen. Eteng Williams; the member representing Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku Federal Constituency – Honorable Peter Akpanke and the member representing Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency – Honorable Godwin Offiono, have felicitated with their constituents and Nigerians in the triumphant entry into the year 2024. Senator Williams in his New