By CrossRiverWatch Admin Information reaching CrossRiverWatch suggests that the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Peter Egba and Accountant General, Joseph Adie of Cross River State spent the chunk of the week answering the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operatives on issues concerning the Cross River Garment Factory. It is still unclear exactly when
By Ushang Ewa Okoi Obono-Obla, the Special Assistant on Prosecution to President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed angst at those who peddled rumors that he was sacked by the President. Obla took to his Facebook page Thursday, to react to the story published by one online portal which investigations by CrossRiverWatch revealed was opened only
By Clement Oto-Obong The need for cross Riverians and Nigerians at large to speak and understand their native vernacular is important for the sustenance of the African culture says the beauty queen Asuquo Ekpe at her birthday bash last week. Born, Magdalene Asuquo Ekpe, the 2016 Qua/Ejagham Nation beauty queen posited that communicating in
By Ogar Monday; House of Assembly Correspondent Following the recent kidnappings of Igbo indigenes in Cross River State, delegates of Abia origin under the auspices of Nzuko Ndi Abia have called on the house of assembly in the state to make laws that will tackle the menace for good. The socio-political group made this call
By Inyali Peter Following the recent protest by youths of the host communities alleging neglect, Lafarge Africa has flagged off a training program for over 50 youths in the 10 neighbouring communities of Mfamosing plant of the company. The communities, Akansoko, Akwa Ikot Effanga, Abiati, Mbobui, Ekong Anaku, Diamond, Essien town and Kasuk had recently
By Oto-Obong Clement Gospel music is a means employed by evangelists to bring mankind back to God says Sacred Music International (SMI) President, Joshua Eyo at the launching of their second studio album Sunday, in Calabar. Joshua whose group is an over 200 membered ministry said that the 12 year old ministry’s vision is vested
By Ogar Monday; House of Assembly Correspondent The Obudu Mountain resort may soon receive a fresh breathe following a motion from legislature that compels the executive branch to urgently reposition the resort for the state to reap maximum benefits. “The motion is predicated on the hard realities before us. It is only right that we
By Inyali Peter The Alumni association of the Cross River University of Technology is in consultation with stakeholders in the education sector home and abroad to ensure the varsity tops the next rankings says the president Eyam Abeng at the body’s launching for a new centre held last week Saturday in Calabar. Abeng posited that