by crossriverwatch admin “There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice. But there must never be a time when we fail to protest” –Elie Wiesel I wish this great scholar had my dear beloved Cross Riverians in mind when he made this statement, the present political dimension in the state as we
by crossriverwatch admin INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Cross River State Barrister Mike Igini has called on relevant stakeholders, particularly the Media to support the commission in its drive to commence mass voter education to sensitize the electorates on their rights and responsibilities as 2015 general elections get close. Speaking with newsmen at the retreat
by crossriverwatch admin The Chairman of Akamkpa Local Government Area, Barr. Joseph Itotup has advised warring communities of Ekpri Iko in Akampa and Agoi Abami in Yakurr to sheath their swords and embrace peace and dialogue to provide a conducive environment for development of the two Local Government Areas. The Chairman gave this admonition at
by crossriverwatch admin The politics of 2015 within the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Cross River State has instigated stiff competition among the government and top political players. CrossRiverWatch can authoritatively report that the state government has perfected plans to donate a brand new Hilux Ford to each of the chapter chairman of the
by crossriverwatch admin Comrade Philomina Agweye, a 400 level Vocation and Special Education student of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), is the first female President of National Association of Cross River State Students-World Wide (NACRISS-WW). She bares her mind to CrossRiverWatch on how her life has been a living hell since her emergence as President
by crossriverwatch admin The member of Cross River State House of Assembly, CRSHA representing Obudu state constituency, Mr. Steven Ukpekpen has flagged off an entrepreneurial empowerment training for his constituents in Obudu. Hon. Steven told our reporter that the three weeks training that commenced on Monday June 9, 2014 is borne out of his desire
by crossriverwatch admin The disturbing trend that his Excellency, the governor of Cross River State seeks to hand pick his successor have been making the rounds for a while now; this position has been publicly denied many times by the soft spoken and quiet looking governor. It can no longer be tolerated, at least by
by crossriverwatch admin Former member of the House of Representatives and 2015 Cross River gubernatorial aspirant, Hon. Emmanuel Ibeshi has said that the capital investments embarked upon by the state governor, Senator Liyel Imoke have helped to reduce the burden of government on managing and financing parastatals. He was speaking yesterday at seminar organized by