by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke has congratulated Muslims at the celebration of this year’s Eid-el Kabir. In a press statement issued in Calabar by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary/S. A Media, Mr. Christian Ita, Imoke urged Muslims to use the period to rededicate their lives to the service of Allah.
by crossriverwatch admin A baby of about two days old abandoned by an unknown mother was found dead behind the Medical Students Hostel, University of Calabar near the office of the Cross River State first lady, Mrs. Obioma Liyel-Imoke. Speaking at the scene where the dead baby was abandoned, special assistant to the Governor on
by crossriverwatch admin The National Consensus Group (NCG) otherwise known as Project Nigeria in conjunction with the Citizens’ Advocacy Group, CAG is holding a special national conference of eminent national leaders, key stakeholders and experts on the raging controversy over Bakassi; ceded to Cameroon by a ruling of the International Court of Justice. Cross River
by crossriverwatch admin Calabar High Court has issued notice of consequences of disobedient of order of court (Form 48) on the Special Adviser to Governor Liyel Imoke of Cross River state on Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr. John Eyikaje for his alleged disobedience of the court’s judgment and rulings on the traditional tussle of the Muri Munene
by crossriverwatch admin Petroleum Management Consultant and Environmental Advocate, Prince Emmanuel Usanga has berated the Joint Task Force JTF over their decision to burn petroleum products seized from criminals involved in illegal bunkering activities. The task force had early this week seized and burned huge quantity of diesel along with a colonial building in Calabar
by Vanguard In no distant future from now, lovers of fun and excitement shall converge in Calabar, the Cross River State Capital in order to feel the joy that the yearly Calabar Festival brings. To be précise, November 30, 2012, after 12 midnight, the skies of Calabar, expectedly, shall be lit with fireworks and other
by crossriverwatch admin The National Assembly Tuesday unfolded plans by Nigeria to ensure the protection of the rights and safety of the people of the oil-rich Bakassi Peninsula, which was ceded to Cameroun following the 2002 judgment by the International Court of Justice (ICJ). It is planning to reach out to the Camerounian parliament so
by crossriverwatch admin Sequel to recent cases of land intrusions, the government of Cross River State has warned individuals to desist from encroaching on lands that belong to the State. Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Cross River, Mr. Ralph Uche, in a statement obtained by crossriverwatch said, Government’s attention had been drawn to incessant encroachment