By Jonathan Ugbal Follow @NaijaJonathan Cross River born techpreneur, Mr. Philip Obin on Thursday took to Twitter to vent his frustration at some men of the Nigerian Army who towed his vehicle away after failing to give them a bribe. Mr. Obin who took to Twitter to announce the incident, said it took place at
By Itiunbe Atunka and Ushang Ewa No fewer than four suspected gangstars have been arrested in the past 72 hours following the renewal of gang wars in Obudu local government area of northern Cross River State. The war is between the Klans konfraternity and the Supreme Vikings Confraternity commonly known as Baggars and began on
By CrossRiverWatch Admin How do I begin to respond to gossip and ranting without sounding petty or even falling into the trap of joining the group of people that may be judged nugatory. Not responding however is not an option as always I chose to use such an opportunity to put the records straight and
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Dear Governor Ben Ayade I believe that one of your changeling adviser – Mr. Emmanuel Etim, wrote on your behalf on August 12, 2017, in response to my article titled: “Ayade and Hosea 8:7, and promised: “in the next few weeks, I will be doing an elaborate exposition on the achievements of
By Archibong Jeremiah, Jonathan Ugbal and Mudiaga Affe Mr. Godwin Elewana who killed his daughter’s boyfriend, 22 year old Douglas Ojugbo Oga in March 2015 has been sentenced to death by hanging. Justice Ukpai Ibitham of the Cross River State High Court delivered the judgment on Wednesday in Calabar, the state’s capital. As reported by
By Ogar Monday The Cross River State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Frankland Briyai has commended members of the Association of Online Journalists (ACROJ) for balanced reportage. The Cross River REC gave the commendation Tuesday in his Calabar office while playing host a delegation from ACROJ. According to him, “You people are trying, I like
By Elijah Ugani: Health Correspondent The Cross River State Government has announced plans to take care of an abandoned child, Anderson Ayade after the mother deserted him at a Primary Health Care facility in Calabar, the Cross River Capital. The Director General of the State’s Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Betta Edu disclosed this
By Grace Orok, Lucky Edet and Violet Isek Residents of Calabar, the Cross River State capital and its environs are crying out over the poor services rendered by the state’s public utility on water, Cross River State Water Board Limited. The residents who spoke to CrossRiverWatch TV say relying on water board was a waste