I have been inundated by calls and cheers alike, when I surfaced on yesterday’s morning flight from Calabar enroute Abuja. I still don’t know why it made news in some quarters, but it was to show that everything isn’t politics. Don’t forget I was part of the State Exco when the decision was made.I enjoyed
Today is July 26, 2021. The trial in Suit FHC/CA/59C/2019 between FRN and AGBA JALINGO, is scheduled to resume at the Federal High Court 1, along Murtala Mohammed Highway in Calabar, before Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu. The court gave 26, 27, 28 July, for accelerated hearing. As usual, the State government, which has taken over the
By Ushang Ewa Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River on Monday explained why the State owned airline, Cally Air is yet to commence operations. Mr. Ayade told a select group of journalists shortly after one of the two aircrafts his administration purchased to float the airline touched down and was hosed down at the Margaret
By Jonathan Ugbal Aero Contractors on Monday resumed flight operations on its Lagos – Calabar- Lagos and Abuja – Calabar – Abuja routes with one of the two Boeing 737 purchased by the Cross River State Government. The maiden flight into the Margaret Ekpo International Airport was welcomed with a wash down at a few
By Jonathan Ugbal The Cross River State Government has written to the Calabar Division of the Federal High Court to adjourn the trial of Nigerian journalist and rights activist, Agba Jalingo to a date in October. Mr. Jalingo risks a death sentence or at best, a life sentence if convicted for any of the four
By Patrick Obia The Cross River Police command has warned gangs and hoodlums in the State against acts that will create panic and chaos. The command said it has received intelligence of a planned invasion by gangstars and hoodlums masquerading as gang members to wreak havoc. Some gangsters had infiltrated Awi in Akamkpa Local Government
By Patrick Obia The management of University of Calabar (UNICAL), have expelled two students, Gift Adalikwu and Cordelia Obongha; suspend Oyama Peter Bassey and hand automatic carry over to Nsa Bassey Ekpenyong, over various degrees of misconducts. The Vice Chancellor of the Varsity, Prof. Florence Banku Obi, acted on the report of the Institution’s Examination
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Table Tennis star, Edem Offiong has secured Nigeria’s victory at the ongoing Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. Offiong beat Hungarian, Dora Madarasz 4-1 to progress into the second round of the women’s singles table tennis. Edem won three straight sets, 11-8, 11-9 and 11-9 before Dora pulled one back 9-11 before Edem rounded