By Aplefe Ojong As part of the measures aimed at checking the spate of violent crimes in Obudu Local Government, the Commissioner of Police, Hafiz Inuwa has transferred 25 policemen out of Obudu. The mass transfer followed complaints by several residents of the town that some of the policemen who have spent close to two
By Jonathan Ugbal The Cross River State Government has unveiled a child eye health project tagged “Seeing is Believing”. The program is facilitated by Brien Holding vision institute with funding from Standard Chartered Bank with Health Commissioner, Dr. Inyang Asibong noting that eye care is a fundamental program of the ministry of health which has
By Jonathan Ugbal The University of Calabar chapter of the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU-UCB) has passed a vote of no confidence on its chairman, Joseph Eteng removing him from office. His vice, Richard Ita is to take over in acting capacity for a period not exceeding 90 days as stipulated in the
By Ogar Monday Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) will be totally eliminated by the year 2020 says the Cross River State Government. The state also says it is the first to have included NTDs in its Federal Government funded ‘Save One Million Lives’ Program. The Health Commissioner, Dr. Inyang Asibong stated this during a two day
By Jonathan Ugbal The Member representing Obudu/Obanliku/Bekwarra federal constituency in the green chambers of the National Assembly, Honorable Legor Idagbo says he will embark on a 3 day tour of his constituency for a midterm assessment and interactive session with constituents. Legor disclosed this Sunday morning in a Facebook post where he invited all and
By Ushang Ewa The Nigeria Bar Association Legal Profession Regulation Review Committee (NBA LPRRC) will on today (Monday) hold a town hall meeting, a written notice sighted by CrossRiverWatch reveals. The meeting themed; “The State of Legal Profession in Nigeria” is slated for 9:00 AM at the Transcorp Hotel in Calabar, the Cross River State
By Ushang Ewa The Obol Lopon of Ugep, Obol Ofem Ubana has warned politicians to steer of the Ugep nation until the Institute of Technology and Management popularly referred to as Ugep Polytechnic becomes functional. The warning comes following allegations that Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade is planning to downgrade the institution with the
By Ogar Monday; House of Assembly Correspondent The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed a motion compelling the Cross River State Government and its Agencies to urgently rehabilitate and update all the state Libraries and make them centers of research and learning that they were originally meant to be. Honorable Itam Abang (Boki