Born in Amukwong Community in Obudu LGA of Cross River State, Dr. Richard Ekonesi Orim’s life journey is marked by a steadfast commitment to academic excellence and a passion for mentorship. From his formative years at St. Anthony’s Primary School, Alege – Obudu, to his attainment of a National Certificate in Education (Maths/Physics) from the
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State Government has re-echoed that the planned maiden State 14 km marathon bill for Saturday, March 30th, 2024 will still hold. In a public service announcement from the office of the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Bassey Otu and signed by the CPS – Gill Nsa, cleared that insinuations
When polled, the female delegation won 71 medals or 58.67% of the total medals won by Team Nigeria.
By Jonathan Ugbal As predicted, Team Nigeria has picked up on the medals table as the Athletics segment commenced earlier this week at the 13th African Games ongoing in Ghana. Tobi Amusan anchored the Nigerian women’s 4X100m team comprising Justina Eyakpobeyan, Olajide Olayinka, and Fore Abinusawa to win gold on Wednesday. The quartet dusted their
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Team Nigeria made a strong start in the athletics competition at the African Games in Ghana. All Nigerian athletes competing on Monday morning qualified for their respective events’ next stage. In the women’s 100m heats, all three Nigerian runners advanced to the semi-finals. Justina Eyakpobeyan led the pack at 11.43 seconds despite
By Jonathan Ugbal The Minister for Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has emphasized the need to make the Nigerian National Senior Football Team, Super Eagles more competitive to ensure a balanced integration of both local and foreign based players. The minister stated this during a live interview on TVC News sports desk on Friday
By Godwin Otang The Newly enlisted Federation International Football Association (FIFA)’s Referee from Cross River state, Egba Patrick John has assured that he will put in his best in his new role as FIFA Referee. In an exclusive interview with CrossRiverWatch on Thursday, Egba gave the assurance while recounting his trajectory to becoming a licensed
The partnership is expected to yield a range of initiatives aimed at nurturing talent, organizing competitions, and providing necessary support structures for athletes across Nigeria. By leveraging the expertise and resources of YBP, the Ministry will foster a thriving boxing ecosystem that empowers athletes and contributes to the overall development of sports in the country.