by crossriverwatch admin The fate of the local government elections in Cross River State scheduled for Saturday the 21st September 2013 be will known on Friday the 20th September 2013 when the High Court, Calabar presided over by Honourable Justice Ofem Ikpi Ofem will rule on the notice of Preliminary Objection filed by CROSIEC challenging
by crossriverwatch admin Despite the stand of the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC); citing non compliance with the State Electoral Act by the newly registered All Progressives Congress (APC) and disqualifying the party from fielding candidates during the Saturday local government elections in Cross River State, some of the candidates have kicked off
by crossriverwatch admin Workers of United Cement Company, one of the leading cement industries in the country have protested over the alleged flagrant abuse of office, administrative incompetence, misconduct and excessive high handedness, victimization and nepotism by some highly placed management staff of the company. The workers under the aegis of National Union of Chemical
by crossriverwatch admin The People’s Democratic Party, PDP, on Tuesday rounded off campaigns for the September 21 local government elections with rallies in the five council areas of Obanlikwu, Yala, Ogoja, Bekwara, and Obudu to solicit for votes. The campaign which was led by Senator Ben Ayade representing the northern senatorial district was more or
by crossriverwatch admin As the legal battle rages on in the High Court in Calabar to determine whether the newly registered All Progressives Congress, APC is eligible to contest the September 21 local council elections or not, a legal practitioner and chieftain of the opposition in the state, Barrister Okoi Obono Obla has alleged that
by crossriverwatch admin A Soldier, Corporal Agbo attached to the Brigadier Ally Military Brigade, Ogoja Cross River State on Sunday 15th of September 2013 killed three persons and shattered his own legs when he drove his Honda Accord car recklessly after drinking to stupor. Sources said Corporal Agbo took his girl friend, Christiana Michael Imo
by crossriverwatch admin The issue of bringing female politicians to mainstream politics in Nigeria was again put on the front burner by the unveiling of POWER Political Advancement for Women (PPA4W) Project and launching of a Trust Fund for female politicians by the Founder/Board Chair, Partnership Opportunities for Women Empowerment Realization (POWER) Mrs. Obioma Liyel-Imoke.
by crossriverwatch admin A newly married couple, Francis Edeh and Ann, along with two others died in a car crash over the weekend along the Ugep -Abakaliki Road. Francis and Ann, both from Ebonyi State and resident in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, were heading to Abakaliki to thank family members who attended their