By Jonathan Ugbal Global streaming giant, Netflix will tomorrow, Saturday, July 31, 2021 commence streaming ‘The Lost Cafe’, a film produced by a Cross Riverian, Regina Idu Udalor. The Lost Cafe’ tells a story of migration, love and discovery where the dreams of an immigrant face a complex reality. Directed by Kenneth Gyang, known for
By Jonathan Ugbal Information reaching our newsroom suggests that the Sacred Heart Commandery, 461 of the Knights of St. John International will elevate Cross River Governor, Ben Ayade to a a honorary rank equivalent to a Colonel during its next Knighting ceremony. This will place the Governor at par with the likes of Nigeria’s transportation
By Ushang Ewa Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River on Monday explained why the State owned airline, Cally Air is yet to commence operations. Mr. Ayade told a select group of journalists shortly after one of the two aircrafts his administration purchased to float the airline touched down and was hosed down at the Margaret
By Jonathan Ugbal The Cross River State Government has written to the Calabar Division of the Federal High Court to adjourn the trial of Nigerian journalist and rights activist, Agba Jalingo to a date in October. Mr. Jalingo risks a death sentence or at best, a life sentence if convicted for any of the four
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Table Tennis star, Edem Offiong has secured Nigeria’s victory at the ongoing Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. Offiong beat Hungarian, Dora Madarasz 4-1 to progress into the second round of the women’s singles table tennis. Edem won three straight sets, 11-8, 11-9 and 11-9 before Dora pulled one back 9-11 before Edem rounded
By Jonathan Ugbal The ECOWAS Court of Justice on Friday awarded NGN30 million (USD72,922) against the Nigerian Government over its illegal treatment and detention of journalist and rights activist, Agba Jalingo. The Court in suit number ECW/CCJ/APP/10/20 upheld the prayers of civil society group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) which had instituted the suit
By Jonathan Ugbal Governor Ben Ayade returned to Calabar, the Cross River State capital after days in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory aboard a Dassault Falcon 7X aircraft operated by the Nigerian Air Force six days after departing the city. He was received by his deputy, Professor Ivara Esu, Chief of Staff, Martins Orim and
By Ntiedo Ekott, Premium Times Mrs. Grace Ebit, a farmer in Ibogo, Biase Local Government Area of Cross River State, recalls her childhood with nostalgia. After her father lost his job in the mid-1960s, she dropped out of school and the family struggled to get food. Her distraught father began to grow cassava and processed