by crossriverwatch admin The sustained vigilance of undercover police operatives with the Cross River State Police Command successfully arrested a gang of heavily armed militants and nipped in the bud their plans to strike Calabar during the annual Calabar Festival and disrupt the festivities. The Cross River State Police Commissioner, Mr Kola Sodipo said Friday
by crossriverwatch admin Dear Governor Imoke: I have followed with keen interest political developments in the state since 1999, often comparing and contrasting your development policy to that of your predecessor Governor Donald Duke. Compared to Duke, you have made great strides towards rural development. The big focus on rural transformation is reflected in two
by crossriverwatch admin Maj. Gen. Kenneth Tobiah Minimah, a Cross Rivers was today named the new Chief of Army Staff. This was contained in the Twitter and Facebook posts by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, on Thursday. Minimah, an indigene of Cross River State, was born on
by crossriverwatch admin A fire which razed number 7 Amika Utuk Street, a residential house in Calabar the Cross River State capital has left scores homeless even as two persons sustained serious injuries. Though residents of the burnt building narrowly escaped death, two persons were however injured and property worth millions of naira was destroyed.
by crossriverwatch admin The College of Education Akamkpa chapter of Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union, COEASU, has called on the governor of Cross River State, Senator Liyel Imoke and all those responsible for the appointment of a new Provost for the College to ensure that an insider succeeds the outgoing Provost, Prof. Anthony Owan
by crossriverwatch admin Disagreement between junior staff and the management of the Obudu Ranch Resort over 15% end of year bonuses for workers at the Resort have led to industrial action by the junior staff leading to effective shut down of activities at the Resort. Mr Tony Bassey, the Director of Cross River Tourism Development
by crossriverwatch admin In the spirit of New Year and in a bid to fulfil their corporate social responsibility, 7UP PEPSI International has presented gift items worth thousands of Naira to Destiny’s Child Center (DCC); a resettlement home founded by Mrs. Obioma Liyel-Imoke for the rehabilitation and reintegration of street children in the state. Making
by crossriverwatch admin Hon. John Owan-Enoh is one of the longest serving lawmakers in the National Assembly from Cross River State. He began his legislative career from the Cross River State House of Assembly in 1999 and since then, moved on to the House of Representatives and has maintained his position. He is rumoured to