By CrossRiverWatch Admin Twenty (20) suspects allegedly involved in the killing of a Community Head and the razing of a building belonging to the Igwo Clan Head (Obudu), Spokesman Agogo due to disagreements emanating from the compensation allegedly paid by the Cross River State Government for plots of land it claimed to construct a cargo airport
Sequel to my last article published on the 2nd day of April, 2020 titled: AYADE; A GOVERNOR IN DISARRAY”. It feels good to know how much conversation it has generated. As we continue to mourn the demise of the distinguished Senator Rose Oko, we pray her soul rests in the bosom of the Lord (Amen).
By Jonathan Ugbal Eyewitnesses at the scene of the face-off between women of Igwo community in Obudu local government area have confirmed to CrossRiverWatch that a stray bullet caught an unnamed noodles seller as the face off between men of Mopol 75 Squadron of the Nigerian Police Force and the Igwo community continues. The women
By Jonathan Ugbal Entrepreneurs and politicians are beginning to step into the fight against the SARS – CoV-2 pandemic ravaging the globe as more donations to help curb the spread are pouring in. In north and central Cross River state, residents say the directives of governments are partially enforced especially despite assurances of the state
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Chancellor of Arthur Jarvis University Akpabuyo, Sir Arthur Archibong has lauded the Cross River State Government for its stride so far in preventing the spread of the deadly Coronavirus in the State. Sir Archibong in a press release went on to urge the State Governor, Sen. Ben Ayade to reconsider his
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Senator Florence Ita-Giwa has thrown her weight behind the no mask no movement initiative of Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State in preventing the spread of coronavirus. It’s-Giwa in a statement she personally signed and issued in Calabar commended Governor Ayade for being innovative and proactive in the fight against COVID-19.
By Patrick Obia The Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, has rejected the 15-man Chinese medical experts who are the country to help curtail the coronavirus pandemic saying a lot is shrouded in secrecy. The Association National President, Dr. Francis Faduyile said this on Hit 95.9FM Calabar “Breakfast Show”, he expressed fear that the Federal Government is
By Archibong Jeremiah Chief Okoi Obono-Obla has been released on bail. The news of his release was disclosed yesterday by his lawyer, Barrister First Baba Isa. He said, “We thank everyone who constantly stood on the side of the rule law; consistently calling for his release.” Five months after he was declared wanted by the