By Ben Aroh Federal Livestock located at Okpuje in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State is a multi-million naira piggery initiative. It was established by the Shagari administration for mass production of pigs for local and export values. About forty-two years down the line, the state-of-the-art facilities have become moribund, with one staff member,
By CrossRiverWatch Former Editor-in-Chief of Newswatch, Ray Ekpu, has lost his wife, Uyai Ray Ekpu, to the cold arms of death. In an announcement signed and made available by Ray Ekpu for the family, she passed away on April 21, 2024, after a brief illness at the age of 73 years. Before her call to
the Governor and Visitor to the University to direct thorough investigation of all activities of the governing council members as it relates to contracts approvals, execution and the resources expended in holding the unnecessary frequent sittings.
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu has suspended two clan heads in Akpabuyo Local Government Area, HRH. Etinyin Ekpenyong Ekpo Asuquo, the Clan Head of Atimbo and Clan Head of Akansoko, HRH Etinyin Archibong Ita Le’Nelson, over insubordination. In a press release issued via his Chief
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu, has inaugurated a nine-member Economic Management Team (EMT) to drive initiatives that should bring good economic fortunes for the State and its residents. According to Governor Otu’s Chief Press Secretary, Nsa Gill, he charged the State Economic team led by the Adviser,
Ayade's Father In-Law, Pa Akpo Begins Final Journey Home "A historian and educationist, Pa Akpo was a devout Catholic and a Patron of the St Charles Borromeo Choir...
He expressed hope that with the three groundbreaking agreements, Nigerian sports is at the cusp of phenomenal development that will further propel athletes and federations towards greater success and commended all parties for keying into the vision of the Ministry and while promising that the Ministry will continually pursue causes that will lead to strategic
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent After years of cries for pay increase, good welfare, and other sundry issues, the Cross River State-owned soccer team, Rovers Football Club of Calabar, can smile home as Governor Otu heals their injuries through double pay. The Governor while pating the management and players of the Club for holding