By Ojeka Odey The Yakurr Local Government Council WASH Department in collaboration with UNICEF joined the rest of the world to commemorate the “Global Hand Washing Day 2016 in Ugep with the theme, “Make Hand Washing a Habit”. As part of activities marking the day, the Rural Water and Sanitation Agency (RUWASA) Yakurr unit trained
By Ogar Monday The International Association of Lions Clubs, Akpabuyo Island Leo Club has celebrated its 20th year anniversary and installed its 20th President, Leo Gloria Offiong and her Board of Directors at a ceremony held in Calabar, the Cross River state capital. Speaking while declaring the event open, Chairman of the occasion Mr. Samuel
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Residents of Calabar South Local Government Area, Cross River State otherwise referred to as the most notorious neighborhood in the State have in the past one week been witnessing another gang war leading to loss of lives and properties. The area had been in peace for about 3-4 months preceded by about
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Cross River governor, Senator Ben Ayade has unveiled a book with a list of notable personalities in Cross River who have contributed to the growth and development of the state. Ayade unveiled the book Thursday in Calabar during a State Executive Council (SEC) meeting after it was presented to
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The correspondents in Government House Calabar have elected new leaders to act as representatives between the crew and the management. AIT’s Rasheed Olanrewaju emerged leader after polling 9 votes to beat CHRONICLE’s Ashie Osor who polled 3 votes. Channels TV Imani Odey emerged as Rasheed’s deputy after she polled 8 votes as
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Information reaching our newsroom says a contingent of the Nigeria Army is currently laying siege in search for a criminal kingpin popularly known as G1 who has been on their wanted list for months. According to the information, G1 went to Eco Bank along Mary Slessor road Calabar, the Cross River State
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Due to the inability of Cross River State to host the National Sports Festival since the state got the right after the last edition in Lagos, Eko Games, in 2012, Sports Minister Solomon Dalung, has revealed that the Federal Government will host the 19th National Sports Festival in Abuja next year. Cross
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent The mandate of the 25 members of the Cross River State House of Assembly will be politically affected if the governor, Senator Ben Ayade loses his seat says the Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. John Lebo. Lebo stated this Tuesday in Calabar, when he