In a country where the legislator also functions as the executive for their people, it appeared that Honorable Victor Abang’s job was already well cut out for him even before the starting bell was rung. He had secured nomination from the ruling party in a miraculous way and won the elections on the strength of
By CrossRiverWatch Admin It was learned that the gunmen contacted the families of the victims and informed them of their demands. A group of gunmen who abducted three students of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) on Thursday, March 28, have demanded N14 million to release two, FIJ has learned. It was learned that the gunmen
The ministry has proposed an annual National Sports and Fitness Day, which aims to elevate awareness of mental, physical, and emotional well-being across the country. Meanwhile, the games which will feature teams from 13 companies in the sector are aimed are ensuring wellness and enhancing productivity by fostering a culture of physical activity and healthy
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State Government has constituted a Traffic Management and Enforcement Committee with a view to regulating traffic in the State. The development was communicated in a press release signed by Donatus Ejemot Esu, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, and made available to CrossRiverWatch on Friday. According to the release, the
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State has voiced deep concerns over the escalating vandalism of electricity equipment in Bekwarra Local Government Area. Mr Francis Ekpo, Director General of the State Electrification Agency-SEA, echoed these concerns during the conclusion of an electrification assessment tour in the Northern Senatorial District. “What we
Nestled between gorges and low laying areas of the Sankwala mountain range, both communities have a plateau separating them while locals often joke that it is shorter for them to trek between both communities than drive from one to the other.
By Patrick Obia A yet-to-be-identified three young men have been allegedly set ablaze by angry mobs in a community in Cross River State, Nigeria. The jungle justice happened in the early hours of Friday 5th April, 2024 at Ekpugrinya junction of Ogoja Local Government Area of the State. According to a Facebook user, the mobs
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State has initiated a statewide assessment of the electrification situation to promptly address the needs of the community and fulfill the government’s promises. This directive was personally conveyed to Francis Ekpo, Director General of the Cross River State Electrification Agency (SEA), and his dedicated team