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 Archibong Jeremiah Green Planet Initiative International (GPII), a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) has planted six hundred (600) red mangrove trees in Edik Idem, Esuk Okon and Akwa Esuk Iyamba (UNREDD+ Pilot Communities) in Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. The three communities have over the years been exposed to unprecedented environmental challenges
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Business owners in Ogoja under the auspices of Ogoja Amalgamated Traders Association have stated that they will “Fight all illegal and arbitrarily increase in revenue” from the Cross River State Government. The traders said they were being harassed by Government revenue agents and contractors who seem to be increasing by the day
By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State Commissioner for Youths and Sport, Mr. Asu Okang has replied Mr. Jessi Esu Ejemot, the Special Adviser, Job Placement to Governor Ben Ayade. CrossRiverWatch had earlier reported that the SA Job Placement accused the Commissioner of desperation, alleging that the commissioner hijacked the Job Creation Center which was
By Grace Orok Second Chance Initiative in collaboration with Medical Women Association and Aurora Loreli is advocating for subsidy on sanitary pads by the Government to enable the girl child stay in school and have safe menstrual periods. This initiative which was taken at Holy Child College Ikom, where the event took place, was to
By Archibong Jeremiah/Ogar Monday The Director General of the Cross River State Primary Health Care Development Agency (CRSPHCDA), Dr. Betta Edu has stated that the construction of the Calabar Pharmautical Company (CALAPHARM) is a plus to the health sector of the State. The DG made this known on the sideline of the inspection of work
By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State Government has spent about 35 million Naira on its proposed 5000 housing units project. The disclosure was made by the State Commissioner for Social Housing, Mr. Edem Okokon Effiom in an interview with CrossRiverWatch. His words: “The last time we spoke we were at the foundation level but
By Archibong Jeremiah Yesterday, many residents of Calabar were terrified by the altercation that ensued between the police and the Nigerian Navy along IBB way where Akim Police barrack and the Navy barrack are both located. The IBB way from the Stadium end to Rabana Roundabout in Calabar Metropolis was all of a sudden on