By Jonathan Ugbal Governor Benedict Ayade of Cross River and his Taraba State counterpart were absent from a meeting of Governors elected on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) held at Ibadan, the Oyo State capital which makes in the third time in 20 days he failed to attend or send a representative
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) over the weekend distributed relief materials to 1,112 households devastated by a windstorm that swept through four communities in Ikom Local Government of Cross River State. Ogomogom, Akorofono, Nkarasi and Abinti communities in Ikom Local Council bore the brunt of the windstorm, which pulled off roofs,
By Archibong Jeremiah Mr. Donald Duke, former Cross River State Governor has visited the Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Professor Florence Banku Obi. The visit which took place in her office yesterday (Monday) seeks to create partnership and sustainable collaboration with both parties. The central point of the meeting is to enhance activities
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River Police Command has bursted a criminal hideout at the popular Watt market in Calabar, the State’s capital. 14 suspects were arrested at the site. The team was led by the Commissioner of Police, CP Sikiru Akande. More details…
By Lawrence Njoku (Enugu), Anietie Akpan (Calabar), Odita Sunday and Tobi Awodipe (Lagos), Osiberoha Osibe Awkas Ogugbuaja (Owerri) – The Guardian • In Enugu, Anambra, Officers Desert Streets, Checkpoints, Disguise To Operate • Our Morale Is Low After #EndSARS, Officers Lament • ‘I Am Ready To Resign If I Can Get Another Job’ • Prepare
By Archibong Jeremiah Following the public outcry and criticism of the worrisome state of wood logging in Cross River State, the Governor, Senator Ben Ayade has warned those involved in the criminal activities to desist or face the full wrath of the law. Governor Ayade gave the stern warning during a recent security meeting in
By Archibong Jeremiah Men of the Nigeria Police Force, Ekori Division, Cross River State Command, on Friday, repelled an attempted invasion of the community by unknown gunmen. According to a reliable community source who witnessed the shoot out, “Six men suspected to be from neighbouring Afikpo in Ebonyi State, came in a boat to our
By Edem Edem, Daily Post A serving Superintendent of Customs, Mba Ukweni Edu has been kidnapped at a river in Cross River State. The incident, according to an eyewitness who pleaded anonymity occurred on Friday between 1pm – 2pm at the riverbank in Etono Central in Biakpan, Biase LGA. The victim it was learnt was