By Etido Okon The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Cross River State has condemned in entirety the resurfaced communal crisis between Ofatura and Ovonum Communities in Obubra LGA of the State. The State Chairman of NYCN, Dan Obo Jnr said communal conflicts which are becoming a ritual in various communities in the State are
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Following the ongoing communal clashes between Ovonum and Ofatura communities in Obubra Local Government Area, the State Governor, Sen. Ben Ayade has imposed a 6pm-6am curfew on both communities. The news about the curfew was communicated through a press release by Mr. Christian Ita, chief press secretary to the governor. The 6pm-6am
By Friday Olokor, Punch Newspaper The Network Against Corruption and Trafficking, NACAT on Tuesday in Abuja called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC to investigate Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State over alleged financial impropriety and money laundering. The organization cited an audit report of
By Jonathan Ugbal Nigeria’s oldest civil aviation company, Aero Contractors has again axed the Calabar route from Lagos and Abuja from its schedule. The Airline resumed the route on December 9, 2022, after an 8 months hiatus with one of the Boeing 737 leased from the Cross River State Government, with registration 5N – BYR,
By Etido Okon The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Cross River State chapter has lauded the vital role the media play in keeping the society informed, educated, and entertained. The Chairman of NYCN in the State, Mr. Dan Obo in an interview with CrossRiverWatch to commemorate the 2023 World Press Freedom Day, appreciated the
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The publisher of CrossRiverWatch and founder of the Agba Jalingo Foundation for Investigative and Accountability Journalism, (AJFIAJ) has lauded journalists across the globe on World Press Freedom Day. AJFIAJ founder, Citizen Agba Jalingo in a statement said marking the day is essential, especially in Cross River. He said, “Press freedom is essential
By Ike Uchechukwu, Vanguard Newspaper The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, Cross River state branch in the early hours of Tuesday downed tools and shut down all courts in the state over unmet demands by the state government. Vanguard Newspaper learned that several notices had been given before the Union decided to embark on an
By Patrick Obia The Cross River State Command of the Nigerian Police Force has confirmed the kidnapping of retired colleague, Supol Iwara Okoi by unknown gunmen. Supol Iwara was kidnapped by heavily armed men at his Supermarket in Ntankpo, opposite Cross River State Institute of Technology and Management, Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area of the