The Union accused the petrochemicals company of massive layoffs, claiming about 800 staff were sacked for joining the Union, a violation of Nigeria's labor laws and the constitution. The union also claimed the number of Indians employed is thrice the number of those laid off. Last weekend, the Union directed members to cut off gas
By Godwin Ajom Within the last couple of days, residents of the commercial city of Ikom in central Cross River State and Calabar, the state capital, have suffered tragic fire incidents that have wrecked several homes and businesses. Findings by CrossRiverWatch reveal that the unfortunate incidents struck at about 2:AM on Thursday while residents and
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Government has commenced a sensitization, mobilization and assessment exercise for registered cooperative societies across the 18 local government areas of the state. This was contained in a press statement signed by the Cross River State Commissioner for Information Hon. Erasmus Ekpange, stating that the essence of the exercise
By The Frontier A junior secondary school student in Ugboro Secondary School in Bekwarra Local Government Area of Cross River State, identified as Ogbeche, has hacked a 23-year old man to death. Vanguard reported that the incident happened in Ugboro at the close of school on Tuesday, when Ogbeche and another student whose name is
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu on Wednesday swore in two new judges into the Cross River State Judiciary, charging them to uphold integrity, fairness, and the independence of the courts in the dispensation of justice. The ceremony, held at the Executive Council Chambers of the
"They stopped our vessel, boarded it, and when their boat was full, they took off," a passenger (name withheld) told this reporter.
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Government of Cross River State, has assured investors of a conducive environment to invest in the state. The Governor of the state, Sen. Bassey Otu gave the assurance to Holcim Cement group that has taken over ownership of Lafarge Africa PLC, while receiving a high-powered delegation of the
By Kelvin Ololo A raging inferno suspected to be fuel explosion, has left Calabar residents panicking and confused. The incident said to be fuel explosion happend around Calabar Free Trade Zone (CFTZ) way close to petrol tank farm, a distance from the Living Faith Headquarters Church, off Murtala Mohammed Highway Calabar, Cross River State. An