By Sylvia Akpan CrossRiverWatch visited Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) in Abi, Akamkpa, Akpabuyo, and Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State and found the conditions of the facilities generally disheartening. The sun was still bright when this reporter arrived at Itigidi after a 55-minute ride on a motorcycle in search of Agba Health
By Godwin Ajom Constituents in Cross River State Southern senatorial district, have prayed their Senator, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong Jrn, to provide more basic amenities in the constituency. They made the request during a town hall meeting held in Biase Local Government Area of the State; an exercise that will cut across all the seven LGAs
By Patrick Obia The Cross River State Police Command has commended and awarded deserving officers of the Force for their dedication and outstanding performance. The Command said the initiative is aimed to inspire all officers to strive for excellence. The awards were presented during the monthly mess gathering at the Police Officers’ Mess, Moore Road,
By Patrick Obia To achieve food security and enhance the quality of life for local farmers in rural areas, the United States-based Afri Decarbonization Corporation (ADC) is seeking a partnership with the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). Founded with the mission of improving the lives of people in West Africa, ADC focuses on developing
By Agency Report The Nigeria Federal Government has assured that the contractors handling the dualization of the Calabar-Itu Highway will soon return to site to resume work on the road which served as a link between Akwa Ibom and Cross River States. Adebisi Osim, the acting controller of Works in Cross River, said this on
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The newly Inaugurated Executives of the Nigeria Union Campus Journalists (UNCJ), University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) chapter have been charged to uphold the tenet of the Union. The executives inaugurated on Friday June 28, 2024 will pilot the affairs of the Union for the 2023/24 academic sessions. The patron of the
By Patrick Obia A young PhD Cross Riverian, Essien Essien Oku Jrn, is breaking and taking the world of academics by storm in the United States of America (USA) and globally. Essien Oku, a doctoral student from Nigeria at Drexel University, is making remarkable strides in the academic and research world in the United States.
By Patrick Obia Mr. Cornelius Ellah was on his way back from the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) where he had spent part of his evening visiting his cousin, who had been admitted for several days. The condition of his cousin and the other patients at the hospital lingered in his mind, reminding him