If you are from Cross River North, kindly come with me. There is something important which you may already know but may not have given thought to. That I want to put in context for you. Do you know that by land mass, all the five local governments that make up Cross River North, put
By Favour Adinya The University of Calabar has officially welcomed eleven thousand, six hundred and forty (11,640) new students during a vibrant matriculation ceremony held today, Friday 6th, 2024, marking the start of their academic journey. The 47th matriculation event was graced by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Florence Obi, at the Abraham Odia sports stadium,
By favour Adinya In enhancing transparency and accountability, Commissioners in Cross River State have been instructed to submit detailed reports outlining the achievements and progress of their respective Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). This is contained in a directive from the Office of the Secretary to the State Government which mandates them to do so
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Management of the Federal Polytechnic Ugep, has disclaimed a news report by an online media platform, ‘The Whisperer’ alleging misappropriation of six hundred million (600) Naira. The school management said as an early take-off fund, the federal government approved the release of N2 billion for the project which is judiciously used
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The member representing Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Honorable Bassey Akiba has dumped the Labour Party (LP) for the All Progressive Congress (APC). Hon. Akiba who sacked former Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency member, Eta Mbora in the 2023 general elections, threw the Labour Party towels on Thursday December
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has expressed satisfaction with the progress of ongoing infrastructure projects in the state. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Nsa Gill, confirmed that the Governor made the remarks during an inspection tour of projects, which include the remodeling of
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The family of late Monday Raphael Isek has alleged that one Mr. Ubi Ikpi Ofem killed their son in Cocoa Farm in Etung Local Government Area of Cross River State. The deceased’s wife and a mother of three,Mrs. Christiana Monday Isek, appealed to the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, and
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Executive Chairman of Calabar Municipal Council, Rt. Honorable James Anam, has approved the appointment of an 11-member committee to oversee the 2024 Cultural Carnival Committee. This was contained in a press release signed by Oqua Etim, the spokesman of the Executive Chairman of Calabar Municipality. The committee, which