By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mr. Eric Anderson has said that “We have come to terms with the fact that we need to put in more energy into the affairs of tourism and culture in Cross River State.” The new Commissioner also promised that he will run an
By Jonathan Ugbal A total of 581 Constables of the Nigeria Police Force have graduated from the Police Training School in Odukpani local government area of Cross River State. This follows their completion of a nine months course training as recruit intakes after they were shortlisted by the Police as trainees. 531 regular Constables participated
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade is currently in a closed door meeting with his predecessor, Senator Liyel Imoke. The meeting began at about 7:00PM with Government House sources suggesting it may not be unconnected to his ambition towards reelection in 2019. Mr. Ayade left his office immediately after
By Ushang Ewa The Chairman of the Cross River State Chapter of the Labor Party (LP), Mr. Baron Eyo led about four other parties out of the state’s Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) elections held in Calabar, the state capital on Thursday. The parties that boycotted the elections alongside LP include All Progressives Congress (APC)
CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River Government has disclosed its readiness to celebrate the maiden edition of Northern Cross River State Festival (NORTHFEST) to be held on every last Saturday of September each year. The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs. Rosemary Archibong made the disclosure in a press briefing held at the Ernest Etim Bassey Press
By Frank Edima The Member representing Obudu/Obanliku/Bekwarra constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Legor Idagbo has put together a bill called Sexual Offenders Registration bill. Speaking to Linda Akhigbe, host of The Gavel on Channels TV, Hon. Legor hoped that when passed the bill will help reduce sexual abuse of children in Nigeria. According
By Archibong Jeremiah Another corpse of an unknown suspected armed robber has again been deposited at the Atakpa Police Division, Calabar South, Thursday 21st September, 2017. When a call was placed to the State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Irene Ugbo for details, she said she wasn’t aware of the situation and would call our
By Ushang Ewa Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade has vowed to pursue the case of murdered 20 year old Joy Odama till the Supreme Court to ensure justice prevails no matter how slow the wheel of justice might be. Governor Ayade spoke through the Director General of the Department of Due Process and Price