By Aplefe Ojong The Governing Council, Management, Staff and Students of the University of Calabar have felicitated with the CrossRiverWatch Team on the celebration of the 3rd Anniversary of the media platform. A goodwill message signed by the Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor James Epoke says that the institution is happy with the great
By CrossRiverWatch admin The governor of Cross River State, Senator Ben Ayade has assured the editorial team of CrossRiverWatch of his readiness to attend this year’s anniversary lecture of the media organization in Calabar later in the month. Also confirmed for the annual event is the former Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Professor
Recently I did an article elaborately on whether Governor Ayade can prove to be a man of his own or a surrogate imposed on the people by the conservative cabal in Cross River politics. However, as events keeps unfolding, his administrative policies have sparked the urgent need of advisers not necessarily as his cabinet members
By Ushang Ewa It is different strokes for different folks who ply or have activities in the surrounding area of the Odukpani junction axis of the Calabar-Itu-Ikot Ekpene highway following minor rehabilitation works. The minor rehabilitation, CrossRiverWatch gathered from sources on ground was carried out by Sermatech construction company on Thursday, August 13, 2015 with
By Ikwen Atuaka Residents of Obudu local government area midweek staged a peaceful demonstration against the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company, PHEDC over alleged extortion through over billing. Organized by Fusion Club of Nigeria and Club 12 Obudu, the demonstration saw residents march through major streets in the Obudu main town including stops at the
By Ushang Ewa There are countless stories about the culture and tradition of Cross River State that if developed as content in movies will leave the world in awe as no such stories have ever been heard says Cross River born movie producer Regina Idu Udalor. Born Regina Ohiama Idu, a native of Alifokpa, Yache
As early as 7.00 am, Friday, July 31, 2015, Court 5 of the Federal High Court located at Maitama, district, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja was filled to its seating capacity. Outside the Court Room within the court premise, many groups of Cross River State extraction including the Northern Cross River Forum, Cross River State
By Jonathan Ugbal; Government House Correspondent The boundary disputes between Cross River and its neighboring Ebonyi state may soon be resolved as processes to a final and peaceful decision are in top gear. This follows a joint government committee meeting on boundary dispute, chaired by the Deputy Governor Ivara Esu in his office recently in