By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Royal Pearls Women Group, has empowered 150 indigenous women in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State with seeds/seedlings to boost their agricultural productivity. The event, which took place on June 7, 2024, at the Yakurr Local Government Guest House Auditorium in Ugep, aims to bolster farmers’ productivity through
By Patrick Obia The Police in Cross River State says there will be impromptu raids of all drinking joints and bars across the State. The State Command Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) SP Irene Ugbo, disclosed this to CrossRiverWatch in a press release signed and made available on Friday, June 7, 2024 in Calabar. SP
By Patrick Obia The Cross River State Police Command of the Nigeria Police Force, says embattled Commander of Operation Akpakwu, SP Erem, accused of financial misconduct will be investigated. SaharaReporters had accused SP Eremi, in a report of “pocketing allowances and committing other infractions” meant for personnel. In a press release signed and made available
This is the second time in three years the Court is in the news. Mr. Inaku's demolition plans comes three years after a public outcry forced the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey to shelve similar plans.
By Godwin Otang The Nigerian Police, Cross River State Command, Ikom Division, in collaboration with the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Cross River State chapter, has initiated a community policing strategy to address security threats and assist in protecting local communities from crime. The NYCN Ikom Chapter identified Nde, Nta/Nsele, and Alesi in Ofutop-2
By CrossRiverWatch Admin In the wake of CrossRiverWatch’s thorough investigation into the longstanding communal crisis affecting several communities in Cross River State and their counterparts in Ebonyi, stakeholders have commenced peace talks to address these enduring conflicts. The investigation, unveiled on May 4, 2024, uncovered the tragic loss of over a hundred lives and extensive
By Patrick Obia In a significant development, the organized Labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and affiliated unions, has announced the suspension of the indefinite strike for one week. Labour had on the wee hours of Monday, June 3rd, 2024, embarked on an industrial action to press home their demands.
By Sylvia Akpan The Nsidung community of Calabar, in Cross River State says it is seeking for funds for the comprehensive renovation of its primary and secondary as well as a Health center. The President Mbono Iban Nsidung, Obonganwan Barbara Ayimo Offiong Etim James disclosed this to CrossRiverWatch at her residence last weekend during a