by crossriverwatch admin The University of Calabar yesterday, 4th July, 2014 matriculated five thousand three hundred and five (5305) fresh students into various faculties and institutes of the school at the Abraham Ordia stadium within the campus. The Vice Chancellor of the school Professor James Epoke, who led the procession of principal officers including deans
by crossriverwatch admin The National Executive Council, NEC of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN has suspended some of its members in Cross River state indefinitely for running a parallel executive in the state. The suspended members include Maureen Ekpenyong, Magnus Edet, Prince Emmy, Ekpedeme Moses, Emmanuel Williamson, Mbuotidem Akpan, Ekpo Daniel, Ubok Edide Ita,
by crossriverwatch admin In 2002, the International Court of Justice sitting in Hagues, Netherland delivered judgment over the dispute on the ownership of the oil-rich Bakassi Peninsular between Nigeria and Cameroon in favor of the latter. In 2008, Nigeria started the process of pulling out which was completed in 2012 with a Green Tree Agreement
by crossriverwatch admin The Abi Local Government Council has been commended for effectively implementing the Primary Health Care mandate of the state within its ten council wards. The commendation was given recently by the State Representative of the United Nation Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF) Mrs Uduak Okon during the flag off of the Maternal New
by crossriverwatch admin The Cross River State Government has revealed that it has finalized plans to start dismantling illegal masts and also to penalize any telecommunications company found to have mounted the structure without approval. In a bid to actualize its objectives, the state government had set up a committee to conduct a structural integrity
by crossriverwatch admin There was jubilation yesterday when the National Conference overwhelmingly endorsed the recommendation for additional 18 new states nation-wide including Ogoja State. The National Judicial Institute (NJI) venue of the conference erupted in celebration soon after delegates voted in favor of the recommendation of the Committee on Political Restructuring and Forms of Government;
by crossriverwatch admin The Cross River State Government, under its rural development and poverty reduction program, has disbursed over N1.6 billion to some communities in the state. The disbursement is meant to help communities implement need-based micro projects that will contribute to the reduction of poverty and improve living standards. A release from the Cross
by crossriverwatch admin Former Calabar Rovers midfielder, Abraham Fackaa has expressed shock at the level of insults being heaped on most members of the Super Eagles by some Nigerian football fans. The Super Eagles dream of a historic quarter-final berth at the World Cup was cut short when they were beaten 2-0 by former world