By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State Commissioner for Water Resources, Mr. Gab Odu has disclosed that the State Government spends about 10 to 15 million naira monthly for electricity bill to pump water across the State. The Commissioner bared his mind recently in an interview with CrossRiverWatch in his office where he stated that
By Our Correspondent The Nigeria Immigration Service NIS, Cross River State Command says it is seeking synergy with commercial transporters to monitor passengers carried through land, air and sea routes to curb illegal migrants that can pose security threat to the Nigerian territorial boarders. The Comptroller of the Cross River State Command, Funke Adeuyi, stated
By Atuaka Ikwen The Obanliku Local Government Area Community Relations Officer (CRO) to the Cross River State Governor, Mr. Daniel Okono has appointed ten information aides from the ten clans in Obanlikwu LGA as part of his strategy to ensure effective communication in the council area. The CRO also congratulated all the Clan Heads of
By CrossRiverWatch admin A Dangote Cement truck yesterday at about 7:46pm crashed into 5 vehicles and a motorcycle at the Odukpani Junction, along Calabar – Ogoja express road leaving 24 injured and currently receiving treatment at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital. The truck with registration number ICT-11F-050 and with no plate number was fully
By Ogar Monday The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) Chief John Oyegun, his South-South National Vice Chairman, Prince Hilliard Eta, Vice Chancellor University of Calabar Prof. Zana Akpagu and 40 others were Saturday conferred Chieftaincy titles in a glamorous event held in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. The occasion which
By Ogar Monday Motorist plying Mbok to Abouchiche axis of the Calabar-Ogoja road will soon heave a sigh of relief as contractors handling the rehabilitation of the road mobilized to site two years after the contract was awarded. The road has been rendered impassable for a long time, causing traffic gridlock and multiplying travel time
By CrossRiverWatch admin The Cross River State Security Adviser SSA, Mr. Jude Ngaji has told CrossRiverWatch that the expatriates who were kidnapped in Calabar and the two Nigerians who were also abducted along with them have been released early today (Sunday) morning. Ngaji who debunked claims that ransom was paid for their release also disclosed
By Elijah Ugani The Cross River State Ministry of Health has presented the strategic health plan for 2016 – 2020 to stakeholders and partners in the health sector to provide leadership and direction, and to secure collaboration and buy-in towards ensuring the health system deliver quality services that are safe and responsive to Cross Riverians.