By Patrick Obia In 2006, the Cross River State Government signed into law for free education for all primary and secondary school students in the state. This move followed concerns about the high number of out-of-school students in the State. Findings by CrossRiverWatch reveal that despite the existence of this law and public show of
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Cross River State Government has announced recruitment into the State Forestry Commission to fill the position of Forest Rangers. The announcement is contained in a press release signed by the Permanent Secretary of Forestry Commission, Emmanuel Effiong Asikpo Okon JP, dated 6th December, 2023. He said responsible and
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Suspected armed Ambazonian militants in Cameroon have reportedly held Belegete Community in Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria, captive and left many injured. Belegete community is a border village between Nigeria and Cameroon within the edges of the Obanliku plateau, the community has no access road or network to
Village people are still contributing money to build small bridges across communities without the help of the government. Village people are still contributing their small money to build community health centers. Village people are still contributing money and building materials to construct community schools. Village people are still contributing their pennies to build worship centers.
By The Informant247 The Ragada-Edo-Kpansnako community road in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State is a mostly busy route due to the network of agrarian communities that use it. In this investigation, The Informant247’s Sukari Mohammed tells the story of how this road troubles motorists, has led to fatalities and puts at risk, the
By Yemi Sodeeq, The Informant 247 From ‘hostile’ lecture rooms to dysfunctional teaching and learning systems, belied the struggle of meeting up with academic standards and aspirations by students living with disabilities at the University of Ilorin. In this report, The Informant247’s Yemi Sodeeq takes a deep dive into the lives of the ‘special students’
By Godwin Otang After a prolonged 8-year leadership crisis, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association (IPMAN), Cross River State, has enthroned a new leadership for the foremost oil and Gas group. The new leadership headed by one of its members Comrade Robert Obi, is made up of an 11-man executive, who were elected at the Annual
By Sylvia Akpan Preparation is on top gear for the interment of the late Mrs. Christiana Obun, the mother of Honorable Cletus Obun. She was called yonder after a brief illness at the age of 81 years. The funeral arrangement is billed with a wake keep on 8th December 2023 at Hon. Cletus Obun’s compound,