By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Cross River State Primary Health Care Development Agency in collaboration with the Ministry of Health will commence the first round of Optimize Maternal Newborn and Child Health Week (OMNCHW 1) across the 18 Local Government Areas. In a letter of notification signed by the Director-General of CRSPHCDA, Dr.
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has mandated the immediate disbandment of the suspended Cocoa Allocation Taskforce and Surveillance Team overseeing the four government-owned Cocoa Estates in Etung Local Government Area. This directive, which was issued on Monday, June 10, 2024, by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Gill
The country will no longer have doubts about its participation in global sporting events, eligibility to host sports competitions amongst other perennial issues...
By Godwin Otang Nigeria ranks 146th out of 166 countries in implementing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to a 2023 report. In response, the National Youth Assembly of Nigeria (NYAN) has inaugurated its Cross River State Executive with the goal of improving SDGs implementation across the state. NYAN has identified the slow progress in SDGs
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.