By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade has said that a seed fund of NGN1 billion Naira has been paid into a bank account as a seed fund for the construction of 18 Ayadecare referral hospitals in the state. Mr. Ayade disclosed this Thursday,l in Calabar, when he hosted partners
By Ushang Ewa No fewer than 40 people in northern Cross River State have denounced gangstarism and gang related activities. This is a sequel to the murder of one Mr. Modey which jolted residents in Ogoja local government area to move against the activities of those perpetrating crimes in the guise of gangstarism. And, a
By Jonathan Ugbal Two movies produced by Callywood studios, incorporated to promote that section of the creative industry will be premiered on Sunday in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. The movies; ‘The Father,’ a feature film shot in Bette language with English subtitles and ‘I Am Bassey,’ a short film shot in Efik language
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The grand finale of the second edition of the Miss Africa beauty pageant will now hold on the eve of the 2017 Carnival Calabar, a statement from the organizers says. This is due to the plethora of requests for the extension of the registration deadline for the pageant which will now close
By Our Reporter The Cross River State government has signed a memorandum of understanding with Zedici Capital limited to reactivate the Obudu mountain resort. The MoU was signed in Calabar recently with the Governor, Senator Ben Ayade expressing optimism that the process will put the resort back at the lead on the world’s tourism map.
By CrossRiverWatch Admin CrossRiverWatch has obtained details of the car seized by the State Housing Division of the Nigeria Police Force which was speculated to be used by assassins who allegedly stormed the residence of former federal lawmaker, Honorable Paul Adah. The vehicle belongs to Rosemary Onah, the Managing Director of Summit Hills which was
By Jonathan Ugbal Mr. Raphael Odu who was accused by suspended University of Calabar lecturer, Mr. Joseph Odok for orchestrating alongside his alleged lover, Patience Odey, the attack on him last week Monday has denied that he knows Ms. Odey. He also alleged that Mr. Odok has over 10 petitions against him in the department
By Jonathan Ugbal Information reaching CrossRiverWatch suggests that Patience Odey, the principal suspect in the attack on suspended University of Calabar (UNICAL) lecturer, Mr. Joseph Odok is currently in Police custody. Ms. Odey is currently writing her statement at the state Police command headquarters at Diamond hill in Calabar CrossRiverWatch can confidently confirm. Security sources