by crossriverwatch admin Lagos lawyer, human rights activist and anti-corruption crusader, Mr. Festus Keyamo has described the ongoing crisis in Obudu local government as akin to the legendary folktale about Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. In a telephone interview with crossriverwatch, Keyamo said, “getting an award for whatever reason is not the point; it
by crossriverwatch admin One of the leading opposition candidates in the February 28, 2012 governorship election in Cross River State, Mrs. Ima Nsa-Adegoke has said that lack of portable waters in Cross River State rural communities is on the increase. Speaking with journalists shortly after the commissioning of water projects initiated by her foundation, The
by crossriverwatch admin In less than eight months before he leaves office, the Chairman of Obanlikwu Local Government Area of Cross River State, Mr. Benjamin Ambe, has promised the people of the Area that he will complete all the thirteen projects inherited by his administration. The Chairman stated this during a chat with journalists and
by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Professor Offiong Offiong has advised students of secondary schools in the State to do away with smoking and any other act capable of destroying their future. Speaking as guest of honor at the grand finale of the debate competition on Youths Anti-smoking Prevention Campaign Project held
by crossriverwatch admin There are indications that members of the Obudu Legislative Council will tomorrow commence impeachment proceedings against the Local Government Chairman, Mr. Emmanuel Ikwen for obtaining a loan without approval from the House. The Councilors in a charged session on Thursday last week empaneled a committee to meet with the Obudu Branch Manager
by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State High Court sitting in Calabar today voided the February 28, 2012 impeachment of Mr. Krees Ojonde, the Vice Chairman of Boki Local Government. His Lordship, Justice Obojong Ogar amongst other considerations, held that it was unlawful for the Councilors to conduct the impeachment proceedings in Kakwagom Customary Court which
by crossriverwatch admin The original copy of this article was published in the Sun Newspaper of August 30, 2005 and was also re-published on the website of the Canadian Coalition Against the Death Penalty on Wednesday, August 31, 2005. Here the author, Agba Jalingo abridges the article in light of prevailing realities and parliamentary interventions
by crossriverwatch admin A six year old girl, Edidiong Etok Akpan who was subjected to harrowing maltreatment by her biological father Edet Etok Akpan, was rescued from the claws of death by divine intervention after she had been locked up in a room with her hands, mouth and face bound for four days. Edidiong said