By Elijah Ugani: Health Correspondent The Mediatrix Development Foundation, founded by the wife of the Governor of Cross River State, Dr. Linda Ayade says one Mrs Patricia Agim who was sponsored by the foundation for the treatment of toxic goitre has undergone a successful surgery. Mrs. Agim is said to have been one of those
By Lucky Edet, Andy Mba-Ukweni and Deborah Okon Cross Riverians on Tuesday expressed mixed feelings towards the resumption of work and commercial activities after the Easter break. The Federal Government had last week declared Friday and Monday as public holidays. And, despite most commercial activities resuming on Monday, a few others however did not close
By Margaret John The treasurer of the Cross River State branch of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Apostle Frank Umo has decried the misleading of some Christians by clergymen whom he said have focused only on preaching “financial prosperity”. Mr. Umo who said there are three kinds of prosperity, stated this Sunday in Calabar while discussing
By Ilam Patricia The Government of Cross River State has received 19 motorcycles from the World Health Organization (WHO) to support its health surveillance system in interior areas not easily accessible by vehicles. Speaking separately, the State Commissioner for Health and maiden CrossRiverWatch Man Of The Year, Dr. Inyang Asibong and the Director General, Cross
By Isek Violet The Deputy Chairman of the Cross River State chapter of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria PFN, Apostle Trinity Ogar has said that Judas Iscariot who betrayed Jesus Christ was a victim of a divine agenda to ensure that God’s plan for humanity was fulfilled. Mr. Ogar stated this Sunday in Calabar while
By CrossRiverWatch Admin There are growing anxieties and fears in the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the forthcoming elective national convention in June this year where a new national chairman and other members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) is expected to emerge. The planned convention is coming on the heels of President Muhammadu Buhari’s
By CrossRiverWatch Admin I have no doubt that the multi-billion Naira Oil and Gas Park Scheme in Onimankiong, Odukpani LGA, being the first of its kind in Nigeria will cause unprecedented economic development in the host community and Cross River State in general. A very special thanks must go to Sen. Gershom Bassey who worked
By CrossRiverWatch Admin I never get tired of talking about my little village, Bedia. That’s because I want all of you, my friends and enemies alike, to know where I come from. Maybe you can share our pains and our triumphs and also lend your expertise to lift our little village. Bedia is a very