By Patrick Obia Senators representing Cross River Southern Senatorial district – Asuquo Ekpenyong Jrn and his brother representing the Central Senatorial district – Eteng Jones Williams have sponsored Bills seeking the creation of the South-South Development Commission and the Chartered Institute of Petroleum and Gas Engineers of Nigeria, respectively. The proposed bill for the creation
Do you have kids in school? Have you noticed the obsession of parents and the pressure on the kids to come first, second, or at least third in a class of say, 40 students? In many homes, attaining these premier positions or obtaining excellent grades in class is of more importance to parents and pupils,
By Godwin Otang As Governor Bassey Otu’s administration gets older by the day amidst subsisting expectations from Cross Riverians across the 18 local government areas of the State, the agricultural sector and the rule of law have been identified as two key areas that can drive the State forward to achieving the gains of democracy.
By Godwin Otang The Cross River State Government has joined the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) and other partners to Commission a brand new boat, MF Michael Eja-iya in Calabar on Tuesday. The new boat MF Michael Eja-iya is an additional boat acquired by a private investor, the SeaExpress Transit, operating in Calabar to enhance
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent As the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) protests nationwide the rising cost of living, economic meltdown, hunger, and other sundry issues, the Cross River State arm of Labour paid deaf ears against the State Police Command’s earlier warning of protesting within their secretariat. The protest started from the NLC Secretariat
By CrossRiverWatch Admin In preparation for the nationwide peaceful protest organized by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) slated for 27th and 28th February 2024, the Commissioner of Police in Cross River State Command, CP Augustine Grimah, has outlined stringent security measures to ensure the safety and success of the exercise in the State. In a
By Able Winnard Suspected hemorrhagic fever has reportedly broken out in Cross River community of Ndebeji, Akamkpa Local Government Area of the State. The Commissioner for Health Dr. Egbe Ayuk stated this while on a visit to the Community, where he said the outbreak has led to a patient losing some quantity of blood in
The Nigeria Labor Congress NLC and Civil Society Organizations, have again called out Nigerians to protest against the escalating cost of living in Nigeria on the 26 and 27 of February 2024. This call is not new and Nigerians have always responded with enthusiasm until recent history when the organizers lost direction they are yet