By Sylvia Akpan “The Press, radio, television, and other agencies of the mass media shall at all times be free to uphold the fundamental objectives contained in this chapter and uphold the responsibility and accountability of the Government to the people.” The above is the legal backing of section 22 of the 1999 Constitution of
When polled, the female delegation won 71 medals or 58.67% of the total medals won by Team Nigeria.
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu on Thursday, commissioned the 20-kilometer new evacuation road, constructed by cement manufacturing giant, Lafarge Africa Plc and commended Larfage for investing in the State. The road, which construction started in 2010, spans from Mfamosing, extending through Abiati, Etamkpini and terminating at Odukpani junction. Speaking at the
By Sylvia Akpan, Mary Bassey The Cross River State Executive Council, presided over by Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu has approved the procurement of 108 units of 3-wheel agriculture tractors for equitable distribution to small-holder farmers as part of the overall strategy for job creation and food security in the State. According to
By Godwin Otang The Cross River State Command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has rolled out infographics of the Command’s Complaint Response Unit (CRU), calling on the public to report its personnel professional misconduct. The infographics as obtained by CrossRiverWatch bear phone numbers, an e-mail address, and social media handles of the Police Command,
By Jonathan Ugbal As predicted, Team Nigeria has picked up on the medals table as the Athletics segment commenced earlier this week at the 13th African Games ongoing in Ghana. Tobi Amusan anchored the Nigerian women’s 4X100m team comprising Justina Eyakpobeyan, Olajide Olayinka, and Fore Abinusawa to win gold on Wednesday. The quartet dusted their
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent In a bid to end protracted boundary disputes between Cross River and Ebonyi State, both States have resolved to embrace and work towards achieving peace along the border corridors of Ndiagu Amagu, Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi, and Adadama, Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State. The
By Able Winnard In a Press Release Issued on the 16th day of March, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Cross River State Council, applauds Governor Bassey Otu over appointing its Chairman Gill Nsa as his new Chief Press Secretary (CPS). Describing the benefactor as a “seasoned and competent Journalist”, the NUJ in a statement