by crossriverwatch The United Nations General Assembly declared May 3 to be World Press Freedom Day or just World Press Day to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of the press and remind governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of expression enshrined under Article 19 of the Universal
by crossriverwatch admin The Cross River State government has urged the Police to commence manhunt for one Mr. Xiao Bo, a Chinese national, for allegedly diverting government funds amounting to about N3.8 million to his private account. Besides, a Chinese quarry company based in Akamkpa Local Government Area of the State, Messrs Brothers Quarry, which
by crossriverwatch admin The British Home Secretary Theresa May is being urged to step in to prevent a Nigerian “witch hunter” returning to the UK after she flew in to preach to congregations in London. “Lady Apostle” Helen Ukpabio, founder of the controversial Liberty Foundation Gospel Ministries, is believed to still be in the capital
by crossriverwatch admin A staff of an EU funded project, Financial Planning Commission, working in the nine states of the Niger Delta was Wednesday last week robbed at gun point at his Ekorinim residence in Calabar. The victim, a German national who pleaded not to be mentioned for safety reasons told CrossRiverWatch that the incident
by crossriverwatch admin As part of effort at leveraging on some of the government’s successes in attracting global investment players to the state, Jiang Su Economic and Information Technology Commission is expanding its investment portfolio in Cross River State. Jiang Su Economic and Information Technology Commission which is an investment arm of Jiang Su Province
by crossriverwatch admin Cameroon, Nigeria’s neighbor to the east along with officials from the United Nations is presently carrying out a demarcation of its border with Nigeria and has annexed the Obudu Ranch Resort along with over twenty other Cross River villages. The team which is currently carrying out the demarcation exercise has no official
by crossriverwatch admin Common Wealth Students Federation, the umbrella body for students in Common Wealth Nations on Monday 25th November bestowed Dr. Eugene Ibili, the Provost of the Federal College of Education, Obudu with the Imperial Peace Ambassador award. Dr. Ibili was bestowed the prestigious award alongside Dr. Brown Langon of Britain. Manohan Singh of
by crossriverwatch admin The United Nations yesterday opened its office in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. The global body will coordinate its activities in the South-South and South-East from the Calabar office. Speaking while inaugurating the office, which was donated by the Cross River State Government, the UN Nigeria Resident Co-coordinator, Mr. Dauda Toure,