By Ogar Monday A Cross Riverian, Mr. Ernest Ebina who was thrown down from a three storey building and tortured on the orders of one Commodore Yusuf Jogas Hina (RTD) has written a petition to foremost Human Rights Radio and TV show Brekete Family to make his “petition a subject of public glare.” In the petition
By Ogar Monday The National Chairman of Ugaga Family Union, Barrister Ugaga Tim has accused the Army of complicity in the Herdsmen and Yala farmers clash, saying they provide safe haven for the Fulani’s and their cattle. Barrister Ugaga said that for the fracas to be properly dealt with some quarters and collaborators have to
By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State Government has assured that all those found culpable in the Ugaga-Herdsmen clash will be brought to book. The promise was made by the State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs. Stella Odey while speaking on a radio program “The Dialogue With Agba Jalingo” which holds every Sunday 6-7pm on
By Jeremiah Archibong And Obeten Godfrey The Rector of the Cross River State Institute of Technology and Management (ITM) Ugep, Prof. Augustine Angba has disclosed that the institution has received the sum of Two Hundred Million Naira from the State Government to enable it resuscitate the institution and pay contractors handling infrastructure in the institute.
By Archibong Jeremiah And Obeten Godfery The Cross River State Commissioner for Gas Resources, Barrister Chris Njar has disclosed that the proposed Calabar Gas City project the State Government is embarking on will create over 3000 jobs if completed. Barrister Njar disclosed this when he spoke to CrossRiverWatch concerning the mandate of the Ministry. The
By Archibong Jeremiah And Jonathan Ugbal Men of the Ikom Division of the Nigeria Police early this morning killed 5 suspected kidnappers in Ikom Local Government Area of Central Cross River State. A group of 7 gunmen had kidnapped a businesswoman Mrs. Asimco at Asimco street along Ogoja road in the urban center and following
By Ogar Monday The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), a not-for-profit organization that develops innovative partnerships for peace building and sustainable livelihoods in the Niger Delta has stated, in its quarterly conflict report, released recently that Cross River State has been the most violent State in the region. The report also
By Archibong Jeremiah Political parties in Cross River State have threatened to sue the State Governor Senator Ben Ayade, if Local Government elections fail to hold in December, 2017 as promised. The disclosure was made by the State Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) Chairman, Mr. Sunday Michael on a radio program “The Dialogue With Agba