By Anita Otu The wife of the Governor of Cross River State, Mrs. Eyoanwan Bassey Otu has frowned at the low rate of breastfeeding in the state. She disclosed this during the 2024 World Breastfeeding Week held in Calabar, Cross River State, which also marked the commencement of the implementation of six months paid maternity
By Patrick Obia The Joint Action Front (JAF) has condemned in entirety the attacks, harassment and arrest of peaceful protesters during the #EndBadGovernance nationwide protest against hardship. Dr. Oladipo Fashina, JAF Chairperson and Secretary, Comrade Abiodun Aremu, disclosed this in a statement in Lagos on Monday, where they both lashed out on Nigeria security forces
By Favour Adinya The Management of the University of Cross River State has on Monday August 12, suspended the activities of the school’s Students Union Government (SUG), stating a perceived protest by students as a reason. But that is not the actual reason for the suspension. This CrossRiverWatch’s reporter digs deep on the root of
By Kate Itam, Winifred Michael And Fortune Erim The Management of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), has suspended all activities of the Students Union Government (SUG) in the school till further notice. The suspension was contained in a press release signed and issued by the Acting Vice Chancellor of the school, Professor Stephen
By Patrick Obia Opposition party in Cross River State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has tackled Governor Bassey Otu of the All Progressive Congress (APC), on the over N70 Billion received from the federal government as interventions and palliatives Fund. In a press statement made available by the State Party Publicity Secretary, Mike Ojisi, called
By Sylvia Akpan Popular Ogoja-born music artist, Sunny Neji has lamented how Ibom Air canceled his flight from Calabar to Lagos. The singer took to his Facebook handle to air his feelings and frustration in the experience that occurred twice last week. He opines that should the airline operators no more ply the Calabar route,
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has approved the recruitment of two thousand five hundred (2,500) personnel from the Salary Grade Level 03 to Salary Grade Level 09 into the state civil and public service. This was contained in a letter signed by the Chairman, Civil
By Beatrice Ori Basic Rights Counsel Initiative (BRCI), a non-governmental organization dedicated to protecting the rights of women and girls in Nigeria and human rights has been awarded an outstanding dedication award for improving the lives of women and girls in Nigeria. The esteemed award given by CUSO International highlights the organization’s commitment to making