By Archibong Jeremiah The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Cross River University of Technology, CRUTECH chapter has suspended its over 6 month’s old strike. This was made known exclusively to CrossRiverWatch by the Chairman of ASUU in CRUTECH, Mr. Steven Ochang via a phone conversation. According to him, the industrial action was suspended after
By CrossRiverWatch admin Cross River State Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke, has approved the appoint of seven new permanent secretaries in the state civil/public service. Those favored by the new appointments according to a release signed by the Secretary to the State Government Dr.Tom Ogar, are; Timothy Akwaji, Nimka Takon, James Odock, Takon Asu Takon, Effiom
Out-going Senate Leader, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba is a consummate politician, who as Leader of the Senate for four years, managed the affairs of the upper legislative chamber with decorum and candour. However, in spite of his brilliant performance at the Senate, he alleged that his state governor, Lyle Imoke refused to accept having him return
By CrossRiverWatch admin The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Cross River State, Ntufam John Okon has said that the former Group General Manager, Crude Oil Marketing Department, GGM, COMD in the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, and former governorship aspirant of the party, Prince Goddy Jedy Agba provided most of the funds
By Kanjal Godshield Students of Top Faith Secondary School, Akwa Ibom state have emerged winner in the finals of the South South zonal 2015 annual quiz competition organized by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC. This was as organizers frowned at the poor performance by the participating schools in the zone, advising them to sit
By CrossRiverWatch admin The recent visit of some prominent Cross Riverians, led by Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba to the President-Elect, serves as a bailout for Cross River State, according to the Senate Leader’s media aide, Chief Sam Arikpo. He disclosed this, Tuesday, in Calabar, against the backdrop of criticisms trailing the visit by a section of
By Ekemini Raymond The Students Union Government President of the University of Calabar, Comrade Ajang Emmanuel, has finally won the heart of the University management having persuaded them to effect reduction in the school charges for the current academic session. He disclosed this to CrossRiverWatch, among other contending issues in the institution during a chat
By Okwo Kerry The Chairman, Cross River State House of Assembly, CRSHA Committee on Rural Development and Public Utilities, Ernest Eki, has thrown his weight behind the Medical Pension Bill, for outgoing members of the House which was hurriedly passed by members. Hon. Ernest who spoke to CrossRiverWatch recently said, “That medical allowance bill for