By Godwin Ajom Resident Doctors at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) are protesting the unconditional and immediate release of kidnapped colleague Dr. Ganiyat Popoola who was kidnapped eight months ago from National Eye Center Kaduna State. The Doctors told CrossRiverWatch that Dr. Popoola was kidnapped alongside her husband and Niece. Her husband was
By Marvellous Nkanu The Special Adviser on Events Management in the Governor’s Office of Cross River State, Effiong Ekpenyong has said that the Yakurr Leboku International Festival will continue to enhance the cultural economy of Yakurr communities and the State. During a press briefing at the Obol Lopon’s Palace in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area,
By Patrick Obia The University of Calabar Law Students Association (LAWSAN), 2024 Electoral Commission, has filed a petition against the Dean of Students Affairs Professor Tony Eyang for intrusion and arrogating power to himself. LAWSAN in a petition signed by LAWSAN 2024 Electoral Chairman Onyeagba Stanley; Secretary, Bisong Edor and other members, to the Vice
further advocates for establishing a dedicated gender affairs committee to drive policy reforms that empower women and accelerate national development
By Sylvia Akpan, Anita Otu, Favour Adinya And Joy Irinen The University of Calabar (UNICAL) on a suspension spree, has suspended the Vice President of the school’s Student Union Government, Agnes Chaidi of the Faculty of Management Sciences. A letter of suspension signed by the University Registrar, Mr. Gabriel O. Egbe states that her suspension
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has performed the groundbreaking for the Calabar-Obudu 365-kilometer railway construction. The groundbreaking was performed at Tinapa Free Zone Resort and is one of the first fruits of the Investment Summit held at the International Convention Centre. when completed, it will
By Mary Bassey The Government of Cross River State has scheduled verification exercises for pensioners across the 18 Local Government Areas of the State. The schedule is contained in a press release signed by the Permanent Secretary/Secretary of the Committee, Orok Bassey Okon, stating that the Gratuities Payment Committee has scheduled verification exercises for pensioners
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Governor Bassey Otu has appointed eight persons to constitute the State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC). The appointment was contained in a press release signed and made available by his Chief Press Secretary, Gill Nsa on Thursday, August 15, 2024. The appointment is headed by Mr. Ekong Edet Bocco as Chairman, Mrs. Rose