by crossriverwatch admin Calabar is set to host connoisseurs of smooth jazz, funky R ‘n’ B and sweet soul music as guests and residents in the city look forward to three nights of fabulous headline performances by D’Angelo and Eric Benét Jordan (US), Jonathan Butler (SA), Asa, Darey, Bez and Burna Boy (Nigeria). The group
by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State Government through its Community and Social Development Agency (CRS CSDA) has disbursed N85,472,470 to 56 communities under its World Bank assisted program. While presenting cheques to the various communities at the Transcorp Hotel, Calabar, Governor Liyel Imoke commended the benefiting communities in complementing government in its efforts of transforming
by crossriverwatch admin The Governing Council of University of Calabar has dismissed five academic staff and demoted 10 others for what it called “academic dishonesty”. In a statement issued by Dr. Julia Omang, the Registrar and Secretary to Council today, the institution’s Council said the disciplinary measure was in furtherance of the school’s “bid to
by crossriverwatch admin Harambee Stars captain Dennis Oliech is confident the team can cause an upset when they face Africa’s champions, Nigeria in a World Cup qualifier on March 23 in Calabar. Oliech, who arrived in the Kenya on Tuesday, has insisted that Nigeria will be under pressure and with proper preparations, the Stars can
by crossriverwatch admin The Super Eagles will fly into Calabar, the Cross River State capital, on Monday for their final preparations ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Kenya’s Harambee Stars. Coach Stephen Keshi has been working with 24 home boys in Abuja since Tuesday, with the overseas-based legion expected to hit
by crossriverwatch admin A forty year old man, John Friday Akpan from Akwa Ibom State resident in Calabar the Cross River State capital, is now explaining to the police how he heeded the advice of a herbalist, ‘Dr.’ Okokon and eventually tagging his two children, Elisha Friday Akpan and Esther Friday Akpan as witches. In
by crossriverwatch admin Members of the Cross River State House of Assembly have praised the State Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke on the development of infrastructure in the state. The lawmakers made their feelings known Wednesday when they undertook an inspection of construction work at the 2000 seat all-purpose built Calabar International Convention Center (CICC). Led
by crossriverwatch admin Facts have emerged that the Cross River State Commissioner for Information, Mr. Akin Ricketts did not present genuine documents to earn his appointment as commissioner in the State. A law firm, Okimasi Ojong & Co, in a petition to the State Governor Liyel Imoke, is demanding an investigation into the certificates the