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
By CrossRiverWatch Admin CrossRiverWatch can confirm that Archbishop Emeritus Joseph Edrah Ukpo has passed on. He passed on this morning.
By Patrick Obia A non-profit organization, ‘Vote Not Fight, Election No Be War Campaign’ implemented by FACE initiative has released its observations of the 2023 presidential and national assembly elections. FACE in a press release made available while applauding the large turnout of voters, peaceful atmosphere, enthused and patient voters, also observed the Independent Electoral
By Etido Okon PROMAD and Policy Shapers, two civic tech organizations have urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to publish the Bi-modal Voters Accreditation System (BVAS) report across the country alongside the 2023 election results for the sake of transparency and credibility. In a statement signed by the founders – Daisi Omukungbe and Ebenezar