By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State Government has reiterated its commitment to remain transparent and committed to the electorates saying it will stop at nothing to achieve building eighteen new cities across the 18 local government areas of the State. The state also gave assurances that it will abide strictly by the Public Private
By Ushang Ewa The Cross River State Police Command has paraded 25 suspects arrested for offences ranging from rape to attempted murder, unlawful possession of firearms and fake currencies as well as assault on police officers, armed robbery among others. The suspects were arrested at different locations in the past two weeks, Police Commissioner, CP
By Ogar Monday: House Of Assembly Correspondent The Cross River State House of Assembly has in a resolution granted approval to the State Government to reschedule its outstanding Federal Government of Nigeria Bonds balance valued at N33,209,107,353.31 by an additional ten years thereby extending the maturity period from 2035 to 2045. The resolution followed the
Time over time, the saying that “there is time for everything under the sun as stated in the bible has consistently proven to be infallible and immutable in all spheres of human existence and human endeavors. Throughout the bible, evidences abound that points to the veracity of powers, authority and leadership (both secular and spiritual)
I am paid well to strategize but here is my free contribution on the directionless hubris highlighted by an ill thought out re-branding exercise to mark Cross River at 50. So, how would one celebrate Cross River at 50 if the State is really actually 50? Put the current brand, Destination Cross River cap back
By CrossRiverWatch Admin An 18 month-old baby, Delight has been killed by kerosene explosion which occurred last week Tuesday at Ikot Eka-Ndem in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. The baby’s uncle is still in critical condition at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH). Baby Delight died before arriving UCTH after the uncle (unnamed)
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Some returnees from the ceded Bakassi Peninsula have lamented that their leaders have been hijacking relief materials meant for them. The returnees, who are resident at the Bakassi Resettlement Camp at Ekpri-Ikang in Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State, also insist there are no other camps for the Bakassi Internally
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Obudu Mountain Resort workers yesterday proceeded on another strike over 12 months unpaid salaries from 2014 to date, including leave allowances. Acting General Manager of the resort, Alia Celsius, confirmed to CrossRiverWatch this morning that the workers have gone on strike. But governor Ayade’s SA Ranch, Ability Akwaji, told CrossRiverWatch that it