By CrossRiverWatch Admin Ahead of the November 2 local government election, Cross River State Commissioner of Police, CP Gryogon Augustine Grimah, has assured a peaceful exercise. Briefing the media shortly after the state security meeting presided over by the state governor, Senator Otu, at his temporary office, CP Grimah disclosed that the focus of the
By Uzair Adam, SolaceBase The Bompai Industrial Area in Kano State hosts a range of companies, including foreign-owned firms. It is also home to numerous unregistered recycling businesses, where many youths toil for meager earnings. The hazardous plastic manufacturing and crushing machines in these facilities have left countless young workers disabled, with some losing fingers
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Cross River chapter, has charged security agencies, political parties, candidates, and other key stakeholders to ensure peaceful conduct of the local government elections slated for November 2nd, 2024. NYCN gave the charge in a press conference at the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Center,
Favour Adinya Experts drawn from all walks of life have sued for premarital screening laws in Nigeria to combat sickle cell disease in families. This was the summary of the one-day event on ‘A Sickle Cell Research Review and Book Reading of Northwest’ organized by the Founder of Okares Sickle Cell Foundation, Barrister Onor-Obasi Tawo.
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has called on Nigerians to be patient with the government’s reforms. Governor Otu made this appeal during a “Five Star Celebration and Installation” service to honor the General Overseer of Faith Mansion World Center, City of Testimonies, Calabar, Dr. Emmah Isong as Archbishop.
By Kelvin Ololo The deplorable state of federal roads in Ogoja, Bekwarra, Yala, and Obudu Local Government Areas of Cross River State, have continued to be a major concern to motorists and commuters. The bad state of the roads has left many vehicles long-term or permanent patients in mechanic workshops. Speaking to CrossRiverWatch, one of
By Godwin Ajom With just seven days left for the much anticipated 2024 Cross River State local government election, uncertainties have creeped into the hearts of candidates and electorates in the state. Some political pundits, astrologers, actors and observers have expressed mixed feelings about the process with many predicting it to be free, fair and
By Godwin Ajom Following an alleged attack by Armed Cameroonian Ambazonia Freedom Fighters in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State and its environs, the State House of Assembly as a matter of urgent public importance has expressed concern. The Assembly urged the state government to grease up the Nigerian Police Force, to increase