by crossriverwatch admin An appeal has gone to the Federal Government to intervene on the boundary Crisis between Nta Obum community in odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River state and its neighbouring village in Akwa Ibom State. Member representing Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon. Nkoyo Toyo made this appeal shortly
by crossriverwatch admin The people of Adadama in Abi Local Government of Cross River are crying out for federal intervention in the escalating communal war ongoing between their community and neighbouring Ama-agwu Community in Ebonyi State. Crossriverwatch gathered that over fifteen people, mostly women and children, have been feared dead and properties worth millions have
by crossriverwatch admin The Department of International Development Cooperation (DIDC) is canvassing for the compilation of online database for all unemployed graduates in Cross River State to allow for easy access, identification and employment of the youths in critical areas whenever the need arise. Special Adviser on International Development Cooperation, Mr. Roy Ndoma-Egba, stated this
by crossriverwatch admin Senate Leader Victor Ndoma-Egba (PDP, Cross River Central) on Wednesday said several of his constituents have approached him to request for as much as five hundred thousand Naira to pay employment racketeers in federal Ministries, Agencies and Departments MDAs. Senator Egba made this revelation in a session where the Senate mandated its
by crossriverwatch admin The Residents of Iyang-Asang community in Calabar municipal area of Cross River State have been assured of completion of the erosion project in the area before the end of march. State Commissioner for works, Legor Idagbo gave this assurance when he led his team for an unscheduled visit to the community. The
The Cross River State Government on Thursday said it had applied for N155m grant from the United States African Development Fund for farmers’ cooperative societies in the state. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr. James Aniyom, said this in Calabar at the signing of a N14.5m grant agreement between USADF and Odot Women Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society
by crossriverwatch admin The embattled Paramount ruler of Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, Muri Munene Effiong Mbukpa, on Thursday raised the alarm over alleged attempt by some unscrupulous elements to raid the palace for a second time and also extend same to his personal residence. Mbukpa, who is the leader of
by crossriverwatch admin The Cross River State Government has presented N500, 000 cash to the family of Corporal Actor Ismaila, military personnel, who died while carrying out the state assignment. Ismaila, who was attached to the state’s Quick Intervention Squad, died on October 11, 2012 while on shoot out with hoodlums in the Calabar South