By Patrick Obia Information reaching our newsroom has that some peaceful protesters have been picked up by men of the Nigeria Police Force. Despite the downpour, peaceful protesters in Calabar, the Cross River State capital defied the odds to demonstrate against the current economic quagmire. The protest which began at the Mary Slessor Roundabout, Calabar
By CrossRiverWatch Admin No fewer than three trucks said to be laden with palliatives have been escorted out of Calabar, the Cross River State capital by a combined team of the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Police Force. This comes amidst news report of Governor Bassey Otu visiting the warehouse of the State Emergency Management
By Patrick Obia Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State, has again issued a fresh strict warning on the proposed nationwide protest, saying protesters that resolve to violence should “be prepared to be an ugly guest at Afokang Correctional Center without trial”. He dished out the warning in a broadcast where he said enough should
By Mary Bassey, House Of Assembly Correspondent The legislators of the Cross River State House of Assembly, have paid a visit to the Hausa/Fulani community in Bogobri, urging them to discourage their youths from participating in the planned national protest. During the visit, the Speaker Honorable Elvert Ayambem highlighted the significant progress being made by
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River State’s security commanders have warned sternly against violent protests that could threaten the state’s peace and stability. The warning follows a high-level security meeting with Governor Bassey Otu to address concerns about potential unrest. Speaking to the Press after the meeting, Commissioner of Police CP Gyogon Grimah expressed dissatisfaction with
By Godwin Ajom Suspected hoodlums on Tuesday attacked a vehicle conveying palliatives of the Nigerian Union of Journalist (NUJ), Cross River State chapter and injured a few along the Barracks Road, Calabar. The attack happened when the hoodlums attempted to halt the NUJ bus that had left the government warehouse at Barracks Road, laden with
By Patrick Obia The General Overseer of Bible Crusade Christian Mission (BCCM), Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, Pastor Joseph Okoro has warned his congregation to stay clear of the August 1’st proposed nationwide protest. “In this church, we are not joining any protest. No youth in this church will join,” he
By Lanre Lasisi And Emmanuel Egobiambu, Channels Television President Bola Tinubu has signed the minimum wage bill into law, ending months of deliberations between government authorities, Labour unions, and the private sector. He signed it at the State House in Abuja on Monday days after the National Assembly National had passed the Minimum Wage Act,