by crossriverwatch admin Men of the Cross River State Quick Intervention Squad, QIS at about 3:13am this morning, 17/09/2013 chased and caught a thief with stolen materials. A police source told CrossRiverWatch that, “we got a tip off from a resident who told us that there was robbery on-going at No. 5 Inyang Ekeng Street
by crossriverwatch admin The issue of bringing female politicians to mainstream politics in Nigeria was again put on the front burner by the unveiling of POWER Political Advancement for Women (PPA4W) Project and launching of a Trust Fund for female politicians by the Founder/Board Chair, Partnership Opportunities for Women Empowerment Realization (POWER) Mrs. Obioma Liyel-Imoke.
by crossriverwatch admin The legal battle challenging the decision to exclude the All Progressives Congress, APC by the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission, CROSIEC, to participate in the Local Government Elections in Cross River State scheduled for September 21, 2013 continued in the High Court, Calabar today. At the hearing, the reply of CROSIEC
by crossriverwatch admin A newly married couple, Francis Edeh and Ann, along with two others died in a car crash over the weekend along the Ugep -Abakaliki Road. Francis and Ann, both from Ebonyi State and resident in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, were heading to Abakaliki to thank family members who attended their
by crossriverwatch admin A Pregnant woman, Ekaiquo Ewa and her two children, Nancy 7, and Ewa 3, were burnt to death when a building that is used as a residential building and business outlet caught fire in Ugep over the weekend in Yakurr Local Government Area, in the Central Senatorial district of Cross River State.
by crossriverwatch admin The new median being constructed by the Cross River State government to beautify the popular Muritala Muhammed Highway, Calabar has been greeted with mix feelings. CrossRiverWatch findings from people revealed that the quality of the concrete used for the project was far below standard compared to the old one that was removed.
by crossriverwatch admin Governor Liyel Imoke of Cross River State has assured the Nigerian Army that his promise to renovate the historical buildings in the headquarters of the 13 Brigade, Calabar will still be fulfilled. The 13 Brigade barracks of the Nigerian Army is the first Nigeria military barrack where the European Military rulers resided.
by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke has expressed grief over the sudden and painful death of former Ondo State governor, Olusegun Agagu. Imoke, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Christian Ita described the former governor’s death as sad and unfortunate and recalled his time with the late governor