by crossriverwatch admin The need for leaders at various levels to emulate prophet Ibrahim who fulfilled the promise he made to Allah has been advocated. Chief Imam of the Eastern Naval Command Mosque, Calabar, Imam Muhammed Zakariyah made this admonition in Calabar during the 2013 Eid-il-Kabir celebrations. Zakariyah said Nigerian leaders should emulate Prophet Ibrahim
by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State Deputy Governor’s father, Etubom Essien Cobham Efiok, abducted a few days ago by gunmen, has been released. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Liyel Imoke, Mr Christian Ita announced the release of Etubom Cobham. According to the statement, the quick release of the Deputy Governor’s father,
by crossriverwatch admin The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria is to take over the management of Tinapa Business Resort following a settlement agreement with the Cross River State Government for the transfer of its controlling interest. By the agreement, AMCON is to buy back Tinapa’s debts totaling N18.5bn and provide N26bn for the revitalization and
by crossriverwatch admin The All Cross River Youth Forum, ACRIYOF, a pressure group in Cross River State has commended President Jonathan for conceding to the age long demand for a national confab and praised his courage for not reserving any ‘no-go-area’ in the conference committee inauguration address. Rising from a meeting yesterday at Jorany Hotel,
by crossriverwatch admin Expectedly like a yearly ritual, the 2013 Carnival Calabar Theme has been unveiled to kick off the 2013 Carnival Program. The theme which is ‘Ain’t No Stopping Us’ was unveiled by the Cross River State Governor Senator Liyel Imoke at the main bowl of the Cultural Center Calabar last night. Speaking during
by crossriverwatch admin The peace enjoyed in Cross River State can be attributed to the team work and synergy that exist amongst the heads of security agencies in the state. Chairman of the State Security Agencies and Cross River State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Kola Shodipo stated this in an interview during the closing ceremony
by crossriverwatch admin Following cases of involvement of personnel of the National Cadet Corps undergoing training in secondary schools in Cross River State in criminal activities, the Nigerian Army headquarters has banned the corps and all forms of military training in schools in the state. A statement by Mr. Rekpene Bassey, the State Security Adviser
by crossriverwatch admin A five year old pupil of, Miss Monica Solomon was on Saturday allegedly raped by one Mr. Nsa Nsa, an officer of the Cross River State Department of Public Transportation, DOPT in Calabar. Little Monica Solomon, a primary four pupil of Henshaw Town Primary School Calabar South, was said to have been