A recent visit by this reporter shows that asphalting is almost complete on the portion of the runway from the turn pad to the exit into the apron, totaling about 1.6 kilometers. The remaining part, an estimated 2 kilometers, which will include the displaced thresholds, touchdown zone, aiming point, clearway, and where the approach lighting
By Jonathan Ugbal The Hilltop Football Club of Obudu on Thursday beat the Cross River State Football Association champions, May and Frank Akpo, MFAF Football Club one nil at the J. A. Agba Memorial stadium in Obudu to win the maiden Chief Francis Ingwubel Akpo football tournament. Midfielder, Simon Akwa Adeshina capitalized on what seemed
By Mary Bassey The Cross River State Ministry Of Transportation has urged road users to evacuate abandoned vehicles from public roads. The streets and major highways in the State have witnessed abandoned or scrap vehicles. In a press release issued by the Special Assistant the commissioner for transportation, Agba J.D, the ministry of transportation gave
By Ben Aroh Federal Livestock located at Okpuje in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State is a multi-million naira piggery initiative. It was established by the Shagari administration for mass production of pigs for local and export values. About forty-two years down the line, the state-of-the-art facilities have become moribund, with one staff member,
By CrossRiverWatch Former Editor-in-Chief of Newswatch, Ray Ekpu, has lost his wife, Uyai Ray Ekpu, to the cold arms of death. In an announcement signed and made available by Ray Ekpu for the family, she passed away on April 21, 2024, after a brief illness at the age of 73 years. Before her call to
the Governor and Visitor to the University to direct thorough investigation of all activities of the governing council members as it relates to contracts approvals, execution and the resources expended in holding the unnecessary frequent sittings.
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu has suspended two clan heads in Akpabuyo Local Government Area, HRH. Etinyin Ekpenyong Ekpo Asuquo, the Clan Head of Atimbo and Clan Head of Akansoko, HRH Etinyin Archibong Ita Le’Nelson, over insubordination. In a press release issued via his Chief
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu, has inaugurated a nine-member Economic Management Team (EMT) to drive initiatives that should bring good economic fortunes for the State and its residents. According to Governor Otu’s Chief Press Secretary, Nsa Gill, he charged the State Economic team led by the Adviser,