By Godwin Ajom Women in Ukpada Community of Bekwarra Local Government Area in Northern Cross River State, have staged a peaceful protest against the activities of cattle herders who they alleged are destroying farmlands and crops. In an amateur video obtained by CrossRiverWatch, the women are seen waving fresh tree branches and leaves protesting the
By Godwin Ajom Nigeria’s female population, estimated at over 108 million, faces significant hardships, with a poverty rate around 69 percent. Women, particularly those in remote or underrepresented areas, endure the brunt of these challenges, according to the Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA). During a one-day strategic dialogue in Calabar aimed at bolstering
By Patrick Obia A locally made BMV-6 medical ventilator has been recognized as the third-best innovation in Nigeria at the prestigious Annual Technology Dinner, Innovations Exhibition, and Award Night hosted by the Academy. The ventilator, invented by Prof. Babson Ajibade, a Professor of African Visual Art at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), is
By Godwin Ajom The High Court sitting in Calabar, Cross River State, presided by Justice Elias Abua, has thrown out a suit which sought an order of interlocutory injunction to restrain and remove the Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi-Otu V. Justice Abua held that giving such orders without any tangible reason would do
By Emmanuella Ekele And Kayode Oyero, Channels Television The Supreme Court, on Thursday, declared that it is unconstitutional for state governors to hold onto funds meant for Local Government (LG) administrations. The Supreme Court also barred governors from dissolving democratically elected Local Government councils in the country. The apex court, in a landmark judgment on
By This Day Newspaper A former staff of Nigeria’s Rhythm 93.7 FM and Silverbird, Mr. Richard Edoki has commenced the ‘African Vibe with Richybongo’ on United Kingdom-based CHBN Radio, starting from Sunday, July 14. The show would air every Sunday from 6 pm to 7 pm and aims to inform, educate, and entertain while promoting
The Speaker of the Cross River State House Of Assembly, Rt. Honorable Elvert Ayambem, has applauded Governor Bassey Otu for prioritizing and reviving tourism in the State. He made the assertion while attending the Cross River State Tourism N10m Grant, Central Senatorial District, Hoteliers Award, held at the Metropolitan Hotel, Calabar organized by the State
By Patrick Obia Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Cross River State, are fumed over Governor Bassey Otu’s continuous snub in his recent appointment galore. The CSOs voiced their dissatisfaction in a press statement signed and issued by Civil Society/NGO leader in the State, Leader Ben Usang, questioning why the governor failed