By CrossRiverWatch Admin Listen To The Report Youths, women and men of Ikaptan community in Ogoja Local Government Area are currently protesting on the streets of Igoli against alleged invasion of their farm lands by Chinese miners. According to information by sources on the ground, the protesters vehemently oppose releasing their farmland for mining activities.
By Patrick Obia Listen To The Report The Government of Cross River has warned against creating tension in the State. The Government gave the stern warning in Calabar after the head of the Hausa/Fulani community in the State capital, Alhaji Garba Lawan was addressed and paraded as the “Emir of Calabar,” spearheaded by one Hajiya
Listen To The Report I, Isaac Ibok Eyo unequivocally state that I am a law-abiding citizen and have no hand or involvement in the kidnapping incident which occurred in Arthur Jarvis University Akpabuyo or any other kidnappings in Cross River State. Therefore those calling my name or trying to rope me into any kidnapping case
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Listen To The Article Civic space actors, political and civil society groups have condemned the remand in prison of Inibehe Effiong, a rights’ lawyer, for one month by the Chief Judge of the High Court of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaette Obot for alleged contempt. Among them includes the Socio Economic Rights
By Jonathan Ugbal Listen To The Report The Nigerian Labor Congress, NLC in Cross River State has joined its members across the country to protest the unwillingness of the Federal Government to end the ongoing strike of Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU; Colleges of Education Academic Staff
By Patrick Obia Listen To The Report Nigerian Inspector of Police attached to IGP Special Task Force on Petroleum and Illegal Bunkering Unit, Calabar Sector, Ekemezie Hycient has formally tendered his resignation from the force. The Inspector with force number 318093 in a letter addressed to the Force headquarters, Louis Edet House, Shehu Shagari Way,
By Ogar Monday Listen To The Report Basic Rights Counsel Initiative, BRCI, has held a workshop on humanist ceremonies in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, where calls were made to respect Nigerians’ freedom of speech. The event which was in partnership with the Calabar Humanists and Humanist Association of Nigeria had the theme “wedding,
By Patrick Obia Listen To The Report The Government of Cross River State has given maize hawkers and roadside roasted corn sellers to vacate major routes in the Calabar metropolis or face arrest. The Chairman, Pollution Control Agency in the State, Barrister Tony Adinye in a press release directed hawkers to relocate to interior parts