By Odey Ojeka A brothel in Ugep, ‘Under The Cocoa’ was closed down Wednesday, by men of the Obol Lopon’s vigilante group CrossRiverWatch can authoritatively report. The vigilante group stormed the facility at about 11:00PM and chased away all the commercial sex workers with mixed reactions greeting the action. “I do come to ‘Under
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Information reaching CrossRiverWatch suggests that the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Peter Egba and Accountant General, Joseph Adie of Cross River State spent the chunk of the week answering the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operatives on issues concerning the Cross River Garment Factory. It is still unclear exactly when
By Ushang Ewa Okoi Obono-Obla, the Special Assistant on Prosecution to President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed angst at those who peddled rumors that he was sacked by the President. Obla took to his Facebook page Thursday, to react to the story published by one online portal which investigations by CrossRiverWatch revealed was opened only
By Ogar Monday; House of Assembly Correspondent Following the recent kidnappings of Igbo indigenes in Cross River State, delegates of Abia origin under the auspices of Nzuko Ndi Abia have called on the house of assembly in the state to make laws that will tackle the menace for good. The socio-political group made this call
By Inyali Peter Following the recent protest by youths of the host communities alleging neglect, Lafarge Africa has flagged off a training program for over 50 youths in the 10 neighbouring communities of Mfamosing plant of the company. The communities, Akansoko, Akwa Ikot Effanga, Abiati, Mbobui, Ekong Anaku, Diamond, Essien town and Kasuk had recently
By Ogar Monday; House of Assembly Correspondent The Obudu Mountain resort may soon receive a fresh breathe following a motion from legislature that compels the executive branch to urgently reposition the resort for the state to reap maximum benefits. “The motion is predicated on the hard realities before us. It is only right that we
By Inyali Peter The Alumni association of the Cross River University of Technology is in consultation with stakeholders in the education sector home and abroad to ensure the varsity tops the next rankings says the president Eyam Abeng at the body’s launching for a new centre held last week Saturday in Calabar. Abeng posited that
PHONE THEFT: Boy Gets Burnt After Landlord Pours Hot Water On Him By CrossRiverWatch Admin Odukpani: A boy, Daniel Edet Inyang is currently receiving local treatment for what seems like second degree burns in Atan Ete Mbakara village in Odukpani local government area following the alleged pouring of water on him by his landlord. Findings