by crossriverwatch admin Dr. Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the Chairman of the University of Calabar Governing Council yesterday disclosed that the institution will need the sum of N3 billion to host the African Universities Games as well as the Pan-African University Debate scheduled for next year in the institution. Dr. Iwuayanwu also re-affirmed that the university will
by crossiverwatch admin Cross River state governor,senator Liyel Imoke wants the Super Eagles to remain focussed on the qualification job for next year’s FIFA World Cup in Brazil following the draw Monday that pits the team against the Walya Antelopes of Ethiopia. Imoke is delighted Nigeria will be playing the first leg away from home
by crossriverwatch admin The fate of the local government elections in Cross River State scheduled for Saturday the 21st September 2013 be will known on Friday the 20th September 2013 when the High Court, Calabar presided over by Honourable Justice Ofem Ikpi Ofem will rule on the notice of Preliminary Objection filed by CROSIEC challenging
by crossriverwatch admin Communal conflict is brewing between the neighboring communities of Ugep and Ekori in Yakurr local government Area of Cross River State following the killing of a Yakurr man by persons suspected to be from Ekori. Sources said an Ugep man, George Stephen Bassey was abducted on Monday, 16th of September by some
by crossriverwatch admin Despite the stand of the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC); citing non compliance with the State Electoral Act by the newly registered All Progressives Congress (APC) and disqualifying the party from fielding candidates during the Saturday local government elections in Cross River State, some of the candidates have kicked off
by crossriverwatch admin Workers of United Cement Company, one of the leading cement industries in the country have protested over the alleged flagrant abuse of office, administrative incompetence, misconduct and excessive high handedness, victimization and nepotism by some highly placed management staff of the company. The workers under the aegis of National Union of Chemical
by crossriverwatch admin The People’s Democratic Party, PDP, on Tuesday rounded off campaigns for the September 21 local government elections with rallies in the five council areas of Obanlikwu, Yala, Ogoja, Bekwara, and Obudu to solicit for votes. The campaign which was led by Senator Ben Ayade representing the northern senatorial district was more or
by crossriverwatch admin It was about 6pm on a faithful friday 2010, I received a called from someone and this was our conversation. Caller: Hello evening Me: Evening Caller: Am I speaking with Dennis Isong Me: Yes you are on with Dennis Caller: My name is Engr. Wale Ade (not his real name) A friend