By Godwin Otang Gender and Development Action (GADA), in collaboration with the Federation International of Female Lawyers (FIDA), has dragged the National University Commission (NUC), University of Calabar (UNICAL); the Vice Chancellor, Professor Florence Obi, and the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law, Prof. Cyril Ndifon to the Federal High Court sitting in Calabar.
By Godwin Otang Project tracking organization – Tracka has raised alarm over abandoned road projects in Cross River Communities by the Federal Cooperative College Ibadan and the Cross River Basin Development Authority. The projects include the Grading of Farm Road from Osuegi (Banana Park) to Small Onuighe Farm Settlement, Olulumo Clan worth N29.5 million (Naira),
By Godwin Otang And Sylvia Akpan The family of late Chief Joseph Asido and Sophia Effiong Effah of Adiabo Akani Obio in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State has commenced the funeral arrangements for the Late Madam Theresa Asa Effah. The ceremony marks the beginning of Madam Theresa Asa’s eternal journey who was
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu has called for a peaceful coexistence, religious tolerance, and prayers for a more united Nigeria as Muslim Ummah begins the annual Ramadan fasting. The Governor made the call in a press release signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Nsa Gill, dated March 12,
By Inemesit Ifiok, AIT Director-General of the National Boundaries Commission NBC, Adamu Adaji, has underscored the pivotal role of the United Nations confidence-building initiatives along the Nigeria-Cameroon international boundary. Speaking during a one-day interactive session held in Calabar, Adaji represented by Hadiza Abba, underscored the Commission’s dedication to preventing conflicts and nurturing a sense of
By Patrick Obia In the face of scorching temperatures across Nigeria, there are growing concerns that 2024 might set a new record as the hottest year in history. Much like the economy, the persistent heat has become a central topic of public discourse, underscoring the severe impact of climate change on the nation. According to
By Godwin Otang As communal conflict continues unabated in Cross River State Communities which is mostly on boundary dispute, a fresh attack resurfaced between Ofonagama, a neighboring Community in Obubra, and Nnaorokpa Community in Nta-Nselle in Ikom Local Government Areas, respectively has reportedly left three persons dead and four others injured. CrossRiverWatch learned that two
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Firefighters on Monday night successfully stopped the spread of fire which erupted after a tanker suspected to have been laden with petroleum products went up in flames in Calabar, the Cross River State Capital. The incident occurred a few meters before Lemna junction along the major exit route out of Calabar. Eyewitnesses