By Bassey Ita All Progressives Congress, APC governorship candidate in Cross River state, Mr. Odey Ochicha has lamented the slow pace development and growth of the state under the current democratic dispensation stating that the APC administration waiting in the wings is on a mission to rescue the state from the brink. He was speaking
Pictures by Peter Offem Ubi The opposition Labour Party in Cross River State yesterday flagged off their campaign in Yakurr LGA with a mammoth crowd that thronged the venue to welcome candidates of the party for various positions in next months’s general election.
They all laid with hope radiating from their eye balls.. I walked in of course with my strength. Good afternoon mam.. You are welcome my dear.. She replied rapidly.. I was quietly led to a room whose temperature was rather heartbreaking. As I walked in, little voices of sincerity kept crying from different angles. Little
By Jonathan Ugbal The present leadership of the Students Union Government( SUG) in the Federal College of Education (FCE) Obudu has disclosed that the administration has been footing its bills through personal contributions. The President, Comrade Adie Samson and Speaker of parliament, comrade Ekpe Jane made this known in a chat with CrossRiverWatch. The President
By Jonathan Ugbal Cross Riverians like millions of other Nigerians heaved a sigh of relief on October 20, 2014 when the world health organization WHO declared the country free of the dreaded Ebola Virus Disease ( EVD) The spread of the virus in Nigeria had a rippling effect with the education sector being one of
By Aplefe Ojong A multi-million naira fish hatchery constructed by the West African Agricultural Productivity Program, University of Calabar (WAAPP-UNICAL) has been commissioned by the Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor James Epoke. Performing the commissioning ceremony recently at the Institute of Oceanography, UNICAL, the VC Professor Epoke, disclosed that government is doing something a
By Monday Ogar Students of Cross River State College of Education Akamkpa have been told to emulate and imbibe the spirit of self-discipline and exemplary leadership exhibited by members of the school Man ‘O’ War command. This admonition was given by the provost of the College, Dr. Ejue Bassey on the occasion of the passing
HEALTHFUL-Words: PART I This week we serve you sour-seasoned, sparsely-spiced words, for your chewing pleasure [to be taken PRN x 1/52]—No palm oil required please! A Short History of Medicine 2000 B.C. – “Here, eat this root.” 1000 B.C. – “That root is heathen, say this prayer.” 1850 A.D. – “That prayer is superstition, drink