by crossriverwatch admin Governor Liyel Imoke of Cross River State has expressed shock and sadness over the untimely death of Alhaji Ibrahim Ademola Fashola, father of Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola. Imoke lamented that the septuagenarian passed away at such a critical period when his wise and invaluable counsel was most needed. In a statement
by crossriverwatch admin A taxi cab said to be carrying traders who were on their way to Onitsha, Anambra State to buy goods crashed into a deep drainage along MCC Road Calabar this morning after armed robbers gave it a hot chase in order to rob the traders. According to Ukpong, an eye witness who
by crossriverwatch admin Newly berthed All Progressives Congress, APC in Cross River state has said it would be an act of injustice to deny the northern senatorial district of the state of taking a shot at the governorship of the state hence its decision to zone the position to area. This statement is coming on
by crossriverwatch admin The increase in the number of street children in Cross River State, particularly in Calabar the State capital, has become a source of worry to the state government CrossRiverWatch can authoritatively report. CrossRiverWatch had penultimate week reported in details how street children who now litter the street of Calabar have continued to
by crossriverwatch admin The Chairman, Association of Movie Producers, AMP, Cross River chapter, Agnes Offiong has charged movie practitioners in the State to take advantage of the Federal Government N300Billion incentive to better their profession and improve their livelihood. The chairman who is popularly known in the industry as Agnes Williams gave the charge in
by crossriverwatch admin Doctor Sherif Akande, a lecturer with the Cross River State University of Technology, Obubra campus was amongst the 125 dead people whose bodies were lowered into a mass grave by the authorities of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, UCTH, over the weekend. Dr. Akande who was a lecturer in the Department
by crossriverwatch admin The Golden Eaglets were in sparkling form on Saturday as they whitewashed the Cross River State’s Under-18 team, 10-0, at the practice pitch of the U.J. Esuene Sports Stadium in Calabar. Saturday’s victory returns the country’s U17 team to winning ways since they lost 5-4 on penalty shootout to Cote d’Ivoire in
by crossriverwatch admin The All Progressives Congress on Saturday dismissed claims by the ruling Peoples Democratic Party in Cross River State that it would continue to win all elective positions in the state. Chairman of the state PDP, Mr. John Okon, had on Friday, during an empowerment program in Akamkpa Local Government Area, said the