By Godwin Ajom Following the harassment, beating and arrest of ten peaceful protesters of the August 1 #EndBadGovernance in Cross River State, Human Rights Lawyer, Barrister James Ibor, has called on state and federal authorities to fish out and discipline the erring security personnel or risk legal action. Recall that nine peaceful protesters including a
By Sylvia Akpan The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has invited all customers of the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED) residents in Calabar and its environs to a problem-solving session. The invite is contained in a public service announcement signed by Mr. Ibor Otu, State Director of National Orientation Agency. The session is scheduled
Part of the recommendations contained in the 69 page report of the Senator Ibrahim Gobir, chaired Senate Joint Committee on National Security and Intelligence; Defence; Police Affairs; Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters on the mayhem visited on Calabar during the EndSARS Protest on 23rd and 24th of October, 2020, and published February 1, 2022,
By Patrick Obia The Cross River State Command of the Nigeria Police Force, has nabbed four suspects for Vandalization and stealing in Calabar. The Command said one David Enere Eton was arrested on Sunday August 4, 2024 at number 38 Egerton Street, Calabar South Local Government Area, for stealing and vandalism. David 30 years old,
By Godwin Ajom With a recurrent expenditure of N116 billion making up 39.1 percent and a capital expenditure of N181 billion of 60.9% of the 2024 N296.9 billion “People’s First” Budget of Cross River State, it is expected to deliver on seven unique Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This includes zero hunger, good health and well-being;
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The member representing Yala II State Constituency, in Cross River State House Assembly, Honorable Martins Achadu has facilitated the distribution of fertilizers donated by the State government to farmers across all wards of the constituency. The initiative aims to enhance farming productivity in the next harvest season. To ensure a transparent and
By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has banned scrap scavengers, dealers and the movement of scraps in the State. In a press release issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Gill Nsa, about the scrap scavengers and dealers’ involvement in the movement of stolen goods within the state capital
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State Children’s Parliament has called on the state government to urgently address the issue of child labor in the state. This call was made during a matter of urgent public importance at the 5th Children’s Parliament and second house sitting at the State House of Assembly in Calabar. Hon.