By Sylvia Akpan In a bid to protest the poor quality of education students receive and to demand instruction in their native languages, the Cross River State Ministry of Women Affairs, in collaboration with Save the Children International, set aside June 21, 2023, to celebrate the International Day of the African Child. The 2024 International
By Patrick Obia Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan-Enoh, has praised the 10th International Day of Yoga, highlighting its benefits for mental and physical fitness. Speaking at the event organized by the Indian High Commission at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on Saturday, June 22, 2024, Senator Owan-Enoh recognized the significance
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has appointed the Paramount Ruler of Abi Local Government Area, His Royal Majesty Ovai (Elder) Solomon Osim Edward JP, as the new State Council of Chiefs Chairman. HRM, Ovai Solomon will replace the former chairman, the Paramount of Bakassi HRH,
By Sylvia Akpan Following the election held on the 7th of June, 2024 by the Association of Cross River State Public Procurement Officers, (ACRIPPO) new members have been inaugurated and presented to the State Due Process and Price Intelligence Bureau (DPPIB). The inauguration was held at the office of the Director-General, DPPIB, where a formal
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Caucus of the Cross River 10th National Assembly has demanded the creation of Ogoja State, out from the present-day State. The caucus led by Senator Jarigbe Agom of the Northern Senatorial District, Senator Eteng Williams of the Central Senatorial District; House of Representatives members – Peter Akpanke and Godwin Offiono, and
The new President of the Students Union Government SUG of the University of Calabar UNICAL, Blessing Alims, who has now made the record as the first-ever female SUG President of the school, 49 years after it was founded, is from Gakem, in Bekwarra LGA, Cross River State. She’s studying Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution with
Our athletes have proven their mettle in athletics beyond the continent, and it is our place to give them all the needed support
By Mary Bassey The Government of Cross River State, has ordered the immediate suspension of the proposed National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) election. The State Security Adviser, Major General O. U Obono (Rtd) gave the directive in a letter addressed to the State Secretariat of the NYCN youth house, Calabar, stating that the election