By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The committee in charge of payment of gratuities has advised retirees that it has not scheduled any verification exercise for recipients of gratuities in the first tranche. This was conveyed in a press release signed by Orok Bassey Okon, Permanent Secretary/Committee Secretary dated 12th August, 2024. The Committee said
By Winifred Michael The founder of tech organization, the Guru Innovation Hub, Oyo Effiom has admonished youths of Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, about having the right mindset and positive thinking. He gave the admonition when he met with a group of community volunteers over the weekend to discuss his ambitions
By Favour Adinya Students of the University of Calabar, (UNICAL) have set on a sail of one week free campus shuttle. In a move to alleviate the transportation challenges faced by students, the school’s Student Union Government (SUG) Executive, led by President Blessing Alims, has launched a one-week free shuttle exercise within the campus. The
By Beatrice Ori And Marvellous Nkanu Some residents of Calabar South and Calabar Municipal Local Government Areas of Cross River State, are applauding the current public power supply being witnessed in the metropolis. Our reporters went round to sample views of residents about the current electricity supply in Calabar. Residents in their divergent views applauded
By Anita Otu The wife of the Governor of Cross River State, Mrs. Eyoanwan Bassey Otu has frowned at the low rate of breastfeeding in the state. She disclosed this during the 2024 World Breastfeeding Week held in Calabar, Cross River State, which also marked the commencement of the implementation of six months paid maternity
By Patrick Obia The Joint Action Front (JAF) has condemned in entirety the attacks, harassment and arrest of peaceful protesters during the #EndBadGovernance nationwide protest against hardship. Dr. Oladipo Fashina, JAF Chairperson and Secretary, Comrade Abiodun Aremu, disclosed this in a statement in Lagos on Monday, where they both lashed out on Nigeria security forces
By Favour Adinya The Management of the University of Cross River State has on Monday August 12, suspended the activities of the school’s Students Union Government (SUG), stating a perceived protest by students as a reason. But that is not the actual reason for the suspension. This CrossRiverWatch’s reporter digs deep on the root of
By Kate Itam, Winifred Michael And Fortune Erim The Management of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), has suspended all activities of the Students Union Government (SUG) in the school till further notice. The suspension was contained in a press release signed and issued by the Acting Vice Chancellor of the school, Professor Stephen