By Patrick Obia A non-profit making organization based in Calabar, Cross River State capital, Basic Right Council Initiative (BRCI) has commenced a five-day training of Pastors of various churches in Odukpani LGA of the State on ways of ending children and adults witchcraft accusations. Held at Assemblies of God, Adiabo, Odukpani Local Government Area, Co-founder
By Patrick Obia The Nigerian Police Force, Cross River State Command has promised residents of the State a tranquil atmosphere devoid of violence in the upcoming Saturday, March 18 governorship and State House of Assembly election. Of recent, the polity in the State has been heated and there are insinuations from political astrologers that the
By Patrick Obia The 13 Brigade of the Nigerian Army has confirmed the rescue of the abducted Commissioner for Women Affairs in Cross River State, Mr. Gertrude Njar in Calabar. 13 Brigade Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Calabar, Captain Dorcas Oluwatope Aluko said troops of the Brigade deployed for Operation Akpakwu successfully rescued the Commissioner
By Patrick Obia The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, has called on women to step out from their shells and get fully involved in governance and decision-making as they mark the 2023 International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day is celebrated every March 8 to celebrate the efforts of women in every facet of society. This
By Jonathan Ugbal The Cross River State Government on Tuesday launched its gender strategic plan to ensure a systemic and robust approach towards ending gender based violence. This formed part of the activities marking the 2023 edition of the International Women’s Day, IWD, which is celebrated annually on March 8th. The theme for the 2023
By Patrick Obia Connected Development, CODE, a non-profit organization focused on the well-being of host oil-producing communities, has held a face-to-face town hall meeting with dwellers in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State. The meeting is aimed to hear the plights of the communities and attempt to proffer possible solutions. Represented by Cross
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Department of State Services (DSS) has released Cross River sitting Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Goddy Ettah, Ukpan Odey and former Chairman of Yakurr Local Government Area identified as “Bomboy” who were allegedly arrested with guns and ammunition during Saturday’s Presidential and National Assembly elections in the State. The trio were arrested,
By Jonathan Ugbal Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade has expressed deep shock and sorrow over the death of the Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Calabar, Most Reverend Joseph Edra Ukpo who passed away midweek at 85. The Governor, in a condolence message signed on his behalf by his Chief Press Secretary/Special Adviser