By Cornelius Ellah 100 level students of the College of Health Technology in Calabar (COHTECH) have been working as cleaners of the institution for disrespecting Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade. The students are said to have deserted their seats while Mr. Ayade, represented by his deputy, Professor Ivara Esu was addressing them at the
By Jonathan Ugbal A businessman, John Anayo is said to be in Police custody for defiling a 9 year old primary two (2) pupil of St. Stephen’s Primary School Obudu. The pupil, (name witheld) is said to be staying with one businessman who goes by the nickname ‘Chibest’ in Obudu and after his brother, Mr.
By Jonathan Ugbal Follow @NaijaJonathan Cross River born techpreneur, Mr. Philip Obin on Thursday took to Twitter to vent his frustration at some men of the Nigerian Army who towed his vehicle away after failing to give them a bribe. Mr. Obin who took to Twitter to announce the incident, said it took place at
By Archibong Jeremiah, Jonathan Ugbal and Mudiaga Affe Mr. Godwin Elewana who killed his daughter’s boyfriend, 22 year old Douglas Ojugbo Oga in March 2015 has been sentenced to death by hanging. Justice Ukpai Ibitham of the Cross River State High Court delivered the judgment on Wednesday in Calabar, the state’s capital. As reported by
By Ogar Monday The Cross River State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Frankland Briyai has commended members of the Association of Online Journalists (ACROJ) for balanced reportage. The Cross River REC gave the commendation Tuesday in his Calabar office while playing host a delegation from ACROJ. According to him, “You people are trying, I like
By Violet Isek CrossRiverWatch has obtained a video and pictures showing women in Obubra local government area of central Cross River State protesting over the alleged neglect of their relatives in Osopong by authorities. Osopong is currently engaged in a battle with Izzi natives of Ebonyi state over land issues with CrossRiverWatch earlier reporting that
By Archibong Jeremiah Terry G, Nigeria popular entertainer also known as ‘The Akpako Master’ has been confirmed for the Calabar Easter Fiesta. The Akpako Master made the confirmation in a video skit made available to our newsroom by the organizers of the Fiesta, Spartan Entertainment in collaboration with Calabar Municipal Garden. The event is scheduled
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Yakurr local government area of central Cross River State has been declared open defecation free (ODF). This makes it the third local government area to attain that status after Obanliku and Abi local government areas attained a similar feat. Cross River is one of the states implementing the United Nations Children’s Education