By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The Cross River State 10th House of Assembly has called on the State government to declare a state of emergency on erosion sites in the state. The House seeks the state government, through the Ministry of Works and other relevant agencies to conduct an immediate assessment of affected
By Beatrice Ori Amid the current crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State, a Chieftain of the party, Senator Sandy Onor has sued for peace. CrossRiverWatch learned that some aggrieved members have sought the removal of the State Chairman, Venatius Ikem Esq. Senator Sandy, in a letter of appeal to party
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission, CROSIEC, has postponed the earlier scheduled stakeholders meeting for the upcoming local government election. The postponement was contained in a press release signed by CROSIEC Chairman Dr. Ekong Boco, dated September 10, 2024 with reference number CROSIEC/2023/LGE/VOL.1/20. The earlier scheduled meeting was
By CrossRiverWatch Admin In a bid to foster economic progress along the coastal areas and other parts of the state particularly in the vicinity of the Bakassi Peninsula, which lies on the international border between Nigeria and the Cameroon Republic, Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has met the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS),
By Glory Odey, Anita Otu And Fortune Erim The Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) has invited stakeholders in the State for a crucial meeting in preparation for the upcoming local government councils election. The meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 11:AM, will take place at the CROSIEC conference Hall, at Bishop
By Fortune Erim The Government of Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State, has committed its assistance to traditional leaders in each of the 18 local government areas, with a focus on improving the socio economic status of citizens. He made the commitment during a courtesy visit to the Paramount Rulers at the Bekwarra Local
We have data of all farmers in the zone but we were not allowed to use it...
By Godwin Ajom “If you are patriotic, you won’t take up arms against your neighbor. If you are ‘Thinking Cross River’, there is no way you will see someone trying to enter your neighbor’s house and you won’t call the police. We are just trying to promote peace, promote unity, and promote peaceful coexistence.” The