By Godwin Otang As part of events marking the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) and CSED Initiative recently held a three-day Cricket training for eighty (80) Cameroonian refugees at the Adagom 1 playground in Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State. The training supervised by Bibiana
By CrossRiverWatch Admin windstorm in Ofumbongha IV community, Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River has blown off roofs and rendered families homeless. The storm that occurred a few days ago in the community left not less than 38 houses and dozens of families to seek shelter elsewhere. Meanwhile, a non-governmental organization Basic Rights Council
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said it will go after hotels, schools, and other establishments that dare to demand payment in dollars from their local customers. The EFCC gave the warning to schools, supermarkets, hotels, and others to stop charging in dollars or foreign currencies within the country. The
By Patrick Obia In a society where certain professions are often associated with specific genders, several individuals are pushing through societal norms, as seen in interior design, makeup artistry and even shoe-making. Asibe Ifeoma Philomena joins the line of unconventional females making ends meet through commercial driving. A recent graduate of the University of Calabar,
By Godwin Otang Less than 24 hours, two separate fires have razed down a market in Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State, leaving goods and properties worth millions of Naira destroyed. The Ikom inferno started at about 9:pm when daily activities in the market had closed. Just a moment ago another fire gutted
By Patrick Obia The Nigerian Police Force, Cross River State Command, has felicitated with the Muslim faithful on the 2024 Eid-El Fitr Celebration, saying it will be hitch-free and in a secure atmosphere. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Gyogon Grimah gave the assurance in a press release signed and issued in Calabar by the
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State Sen. Bassey Otu has felicitated with Muslim faithful on this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration. He extended his congratulations to the Muslim community and encouraged them to reflect upon the practice of the fundamental principles and teachings of Ramadan while appreciating them for the successful
Government needs to go back and look at the productive sector and begin to turn our institutions to those that will produce professionals and not certificate holders. Professionals who can hold tools, and turn around our society for the better