By Jonathan Ugbal The fifth anniversary lecture of CrossRiverWatch scheduled for tomorrow (Sunday) has been postponed a statement signed by the editor, Charles Kalu said. This is due to unforeseen circumstances the statement said. The Chairman of the occasion and Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Professor Zana Akpagu as well as the Keynote
By Jonathan Ugbal No fewer than 1,200 people have received free eye health services in Yala local government area of northern Cross River state in the ongoing Ikaba Ngaji foundation free medical outreach. Organizers say the program which began in August 21 at Oba in Okpoma area of Yala and scheduled to last 12 days,
By Emmanuel Unah and Jonathan Ugbal A mob has burnt down the Abua Street Parish of Royal God’s Commandment Ministry International to avenge the alleged abduction of a 1 year old girl on Thursday for rituals in which led to the Police arresting the General Overseer, Pastor Anthony Obo and 6 other persons after an
By Our Correspondent The Cross River State Government has announced the discovery of large deposits of Uranium, Iron Ore and other solid minerals in several parts of the state with exploration said to commence soon. The commissioner for solid minerals development, George O’Ben-Etchi disclosed this recently while fielding questions from Journalists at Kokunne forest in
By Our Reporter The Sarki Hausa of Ogoja, Alhaji Yakubu Adamu, has accused one Alhaji Salisu of threat to life. Mr. Yakubu was attacked last week Friday after afternoon prayers and in a telephone conversation with CrossRiverWatch, accused the said Salisu of attempting to kill him. He said the failed lynching was masterminded by Alhaji
By Odey Ojeka Online Journalists practising in Cross River State have been commended for enduring tasking and risky environments to report happenings in the state and sensitize residents. The commendation was given by the Paramount Ruler of Yakurr, Obol Ofem Ubana and the Obol Lopon of Mkpani, Obol Obono Okoi when some members and the
By Jonathan Ugbal The Paramount Ruler of Yakurr and Obol Lopon of Ugep, Obol Ofem Ubana has said that there is no vacancy in Peregrino House come 2019. The monarch stated this on Monday in Ugep while addressing some members of the Association of Cross River Online Journalists, ACROJ when they visited his Palace led
By Ushang Ewa The Cross River chapter of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) has announced the launch of a scholarship program in the state in a bid to promote national unity through education. This was contained in a statement signed by the spokesperson of the party in the state, Mr. Endurance Onun and made available