By CrossRiverWatch admin The Police in Cross River says it has arrested an armed robbery suspect and recovered N620,000 from him. The police command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP John Eluu, told journalists in Calabar that the suspect was arrested on February 17 in Ogoja local government area of the state. “On the 17th of February
The National Economic Council, NEC is a body established under the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) ; and entrusted with the power of advising the President concerning the economic affairs of the Federation, and in particular on measures necessary for the coordination of the economic planning efforts or economic programmes
When in his Inaugural Speech Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State, Nigeria promised “We shall bring new vistas of hope by expanding the means of production, increasing access to capital and catalyzing our value chain” many critics dismissed this as mere rhetoric and were quick to say “we have heard all of these before”.
By Jonathan Ugbal/Peter Inyali Cross River State governor, Senator Ben Ayade, has enjoined Christian faithfuls to inculcate the virtues of peace, love, sacrifice and forgiveness which he noted are the cardinal planks of Easter. Ayade, in his Easter message, signed by his Special Assistant on Media and Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Christian Ita and made
By Jonathan Ugbal/Oto Obong Clement
By CrossRiverWatch admin The remains of late Mama Monica Ungie-Ato Agba, the mother of CrossRiverWatch founder and Editor-in-Chief, Agba Jalingo, was laid to rest on Friday March 18, 2016 in Bedia village of Obudu local government area amidst tears of joy. Mama Agba who passed away on February 12, 2016 was laid to rest following
By Our Reporter The founder of the non governmental organization “The Woman In Me” (TWIM), Onyebuchi Oyeniyi says depression in marriages is a common occurrence amongst women especially in the African setting due to the prominent role they play. In an exclusive interview with CrossRiverWatch, Onyebuchi who is based in Calabar says she founded TWIM
By Jonathan Ugbal The Commissioner for Special Duties and Projects in Cross River State, Victor Agwu has blamed the slow pace of project execution on the dwindling allocation the state receives and current economic situation plaguing the country. “The economy worldwide especially in Nigeria is not in a good shape, therefore the financing of projects