By Grace Orok The Cross River State Government has launched a campaign to end violence against children reiterating its commitment towards upholding the dictates of the Child Rights Law 2003. The State Governor Senator Ben Ayade while delivering a keynote address on the occasion, acknowledged the fact that violence against children, if not curbed, has
By Osonabiji Ojong The Ikom Township stadium perimeter and that of the neighboring Special Education Center, built by State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has been washed away by flash flooding. The flooding which was occasioned by the heavy down pour that day (15th June, 2016) according to an eyewitness reporter on the ground, was
By Ogar Monday Finalists of last season’s Nigerian Federation Cup, Lobi Stars of Benue State were Thursday at the U.J. Esuene Stadium Calabar, kicked out of this year’s tournament by FC Ifeanyi Ubah United by a lone strike from former Kano Pillars striker, Kofamata Bello. The Ortom boys from Markurdi who were hoping to improve
By Jonathan Ugbal; Government House Correspondent The Cross River State government Wednesday in Calabar said it will access the 14.1 billion Naira fund available to each state of the federation from the federal government in order to support developmental projects in the state. “It is no longer news that the economic realities are tough nationwide
By CrossRiverWatch admin After a two day court sitting on the ongoing trial of the case of extra judicial killing of late Derek Maurice Ben and five others two years ago by 14 dismissed police officers, the court presided over by Hon. Justice Obojor Ogar, of High Court No. 4, Calabar has adjourned to 8th
By CrossRiverWatch admin Adadama Ghedina Women Association, an umbrella body of the Women of Adadama in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State, have said that they are committed to supporting the administration of Governor Ben Ayade, for the development strides he has recorded since he assumed office. The women gave the commitment yesterday
By Jonathan Ugbal; Government House Correspondent Cross River State Deputy Governor, Professor Ivara Esu Tuesday, in Calabar said the achievements of the Benedict Ayade administration has been dwarfed by the much talked about signature projects and the garment factory. “People don’t seem to realize that a lot of things have been achieved in this administration”
