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Teacher Dies of Dog Bite in Cross River

by crossriverwatch admin A Twenty six year old teacher has reportedly died after he was bitten by a dog in the village of Wanikade, Yala LGA in the northern part of Cross River State. The teacher, Emmanuel Ogana Ikade, a graduate of political science from the University of Calabar was until the incident teaching at

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Cross River Condemns Allegation of Insecurity by Malawian Football Body

by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State Government has condemned in strong terms, the purported protest by the Football Association of Malawi Chief Executive Officer, Suzgo Nyirenda, alleging spurious claims of security challenges and substandard hotels ahead of their last Group stage World Cup Qualifier between Nigeria and Malawi slated for 7th September 2013 in Calabar.

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Ita Giwa, NUJ Chairman, Ubani Confirmed For CRWatch Lecture

by crossriverwatch admin Former Presidential Liaison Officer to the National Assembly, Senator Florence Ita Giwa, the National Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Mohammed Garba and the Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Ikeja branch have joined the list of the dignitaries who have been confirmed for the CrossRiverWatch 1st Year Anniversary Lecture billed

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Malawi Dread Eagles Record in Calabar – Cross River Sports Commissioner

by crossriverwatch admin Malawi dreads Super Eagles record of unbroken victories in matches played in the Calabar venue that is why they have resorted to complaints to FIFA demanding for a change of venue in their final group match with the Eagles by citing security reasons. Mr. Patrick Ugbe, the Cross River State Commissioner for

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Taraba Water Board Tours Cross River Water Board Facilities

by crossriverwatch admin A ten man joint management team from the Taraba State Ministry of Water Resources and Taraba State Water Supply Agency arrived Calabar, the Capital of Cross River State on 5th August, 2013 for a 4-day study tour of Cross River State Water Board Limited facilities. Speaking during a courtesy call on the

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Duke Backs INEC on De-registration of Parties, Hail Reps. For Independent Candidacy

by crossriverwatch admin Former Cross River State governor, Mr. Donald Duke, yesterday supported the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the de-registration of unviable political parties. He told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that it did not make sense for parties which had no followers to remain registered. Duke was reacting to

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Why CROSIEC Must Shift Date For Cross River LG Polls by Obono Obla

by crossriverwatch admin The imperative for a shift in the date for the Local Government Council Elections in Cross River State scheduled for Saturday the 21st September 2013 by the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission, CROSIEC cannot be overemphasized with the registration of the All Progressive Congress, APC on the 31st July 2013. The

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Heed ASUU’s Demands, Cross River Speaker Charges FG

by crossriverwatch admin Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly Rt. Hon Larry Odey has joined other well meaning Nigerians calling on the federal government to heed to the agreement entered into with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Speaking with newsmen in Calabar recently, the speaker said the continuous stay at

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