By Fortune Erim The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), has announced a three-day warning strike to press home their demands. The committee made up of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU), and the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), said the
By Favour Adinya Nine Police officers – Victor Reuben, Turkey Odozi, Kingsley Usanga, Familola Ojo, Emega Ero, Adi Ayapere, Chollon Yohanna, Theresa Afolabi, and Micheal Eni, have been prompted and decorated. The promotion followed a recommendation by the Inspector-General of Police through the Police Service Commission (POLSCOM), and was applauded by Governor Otu as a
By Mary Bassey, House Of Assembly Correspondent The Chairman of the Cross River State House of Assembly Service Commission, Hon. Ntufam Victor Okon has applauded Governor Otu for lifting the ban on employment into the State Civil Service. Ntufam Okon, made the commendation during an inaugural meeting of the Assembly Service Commission with staff
By Favour Adinya And Joy Ushie One could imagine if the Management of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) was a soothsayer when they warned graduating final year students to avoid wild celebration, reckless driving and flying of colors within and outside the school premises in order to avert avoidable occurrence, The said directive was however,
By Godwin Ajom Resident Doctors at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) are protesting the unconditional and immediate release of kidnapped colleague Dr. Ganiyat Popoola who was kidnapped eight months ago from National Eye Center Kaduna State. The Doctors told CrossRiverWatch that Dr. Popoola was kidnapped alongside her husband and Niece. Her husband was
By Marvellous Nkanu The Special Adviser on Events Management in the Governor’s Office of Cross River State, Effiong Ekpenyong has said that the Yakurr Leboku International Festival will continue to enhance the cultural economy of Yakurr communities and the State. During a press briefing at the Obol Lopon’s Palace in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area,
By Patrick Obia The University of Calabar Law Students Association (LAWSAN), 2024 Electoral Commission, has filed a petition against the Dean of Students Affairs Professor Tony Eyang for intrusion and arrogating power to himself. LAWSAN in a petition signed by LAWSAN 2024 Electoral Chairman Onyeagba Stanley; Secretary, Bisong Edor and other members, to the Vice
further advocates for establishing a dedicated gender affairs committee to drive policy reforms that empower women and accelerate national development