By CrossRiverWatch Admin An unidentified policeman was killed in Bakassi local government area of Cross River State by suspected militants last Friday. Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Irene Ugbo, who confirmed the incident on Monday, said an investigation has been launched into the matter. She said the policeman was at his duty post when suspected
By Ilam Patricia There was a little bit of drama at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) on Monday. Aliyu Umar, Lead Counsel of federal government in the trial of Walter Onnoghen, suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), argued with Zainab Duke, a lawyer on his team, in the full glare of the tribunal. The
By Obot Deborah The Association of Resident Doctors, UCTH Chapter has written to the management of the hospital over suspension of strike. The union in a letter signed by the President and Secretary, Dr. Echeng Imoke and Dr. Ucheji Okechukwu respectively. Except from the letter: “Following the Emergency General Meeting held today the 12th of
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Code of Conduct Tribunal on Monday fixed Thursday for its final judgment in the charges of false and non-declaration of assets instituted against Justice Walter Onnoghen, who reportedly resigned as the Chief Justice of Nigeria on April 4. The Danladi Umar-led three-man bench fixed the date for judgment after the prosecution
By Efa Sunday, Government House Correspondent The Executive Governor of Cross River State, Senator Ben Ayade has expressed satisfaction over the level and quality of work done at the ongoing Calabar – Odukpani road dualization. The Governor made this known while inspecting the site of the ongoing project, praising the capacity and quality put in
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Director General of Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr. Betta Edu has with immediate effect suspended some of her staff for allege misconduct. The disclosure was made by an aide to the Director General of the Agency, Prince Charles. According to him, “It was late Friday evening when a
By Philip Agba Below are exclusive pictures from the 32nd convocation ceremony of the University of Calabar (UNICAL). General Abdulsalami Abubakar, GCFR (Rtd), His Royal Highness Eze C. I. Ilomuanya, CON and His Excellency Dr. Clement Ebri, former Governor of Cross River State were awarded with honorary doctorate degree.
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Association of Resident Doctors, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital has just suspended its 24 days old strike. Confirming the suspension of the strike on phone, the association PRO, Dr. Joseph Ogbeche said, “it’s true we have suspended the strike, we are preparing the details and you will get it.” Details later…..