By Godwin Ajom As the fight against human rights violations continues to gain momentum across Nigeria, a nongovernmental organization, the Cleen Foundation, in collaboration with the media, Civic Society Organizations, the government, and partners, has launched a Human Rights Violations Management Information System (HRMIS) in Calabar, Cross River State. The HRMIS platform is developed to
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The entire Team of the foremost investigative media outfit in Cross River State, CrossRiverWatch, has mourned with the family of her former Managing Editor, Comrade Jeremiah Archibong whose father-in-law, Elder Emmanuel Ofem is called yonder. A condolence letter signed by the Editor-In-Chief of CrossRiverWatch, Citizen Agba Jalingo says the whole Management team
By Sylvia Akpan The victims of the 2020 #EndSARS protests in Calabar and other parts of Cross River have cried out for compensation nearly four years after their properties and businesses were vandalized. Counsel to the victims, Barrister Ituen Ukpono, has written to the government, highlighting their clients’ plight. “The hope and aspirations of many
Mr. Ukpong, the Regional Editor of Premium Times, will speak on Ethical and Responsible Journalism in the state.
By Beatrice Ori Following the Training on Budget Monitoring, Tracking, and Advocacy organized by Basic Rights Counsel Initiatives (BRCI), in partnership with ActionAid Nigeria held on July 30, 2024, the Cross River State Government last week completed the Consultative Forum in preparation for the 2025 budget. The process, which took place at Ogoja (Northern Senatorial
By Godwin Ajom In a two-day interactive session, brainstorming, training on police reforms, and knowledge enhancement on the implementation of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act and Law (ACJA/L) in Cross River, Nigeria, stakeholders have called for gender balance and other reforms in police recruitment and other security agencies. Speaking at the event in Calabar,
By Glory Odey And Kate Itam Journalist and Human Rights activist, Citizen Agba Jalingo has received an award for recognition of outstanding commitment to the holistic development of the Nigerian child. Awarded by Sweetest Kiddies Empire, an organization at the front foot of nurturing young minds in spelling and overall child development in the area
By Mercy Ibor And Glory Odey The Basic Rights Counsel Initiative (BRCI) and other Stakeholders have brainstormed on the development of Regulations for Alternative Care program in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State. The event organized by the Center for Citizen’s Rights and Office of the Public Defender with support from UNICEF, focused was