In this investigation by Sylvia Akpan, workers and patients of Primary Health Centers in Akamkpa and Akpabuyo Local Government Areas of Cross River State, decried the poor state of roads leading to these facilities that play an integral part in increasing patients’ risk of miscarriages, delayed treatment amongst many other sundry issues. This piece gives
By Godwin Otang The Paramount Ruler of Ikom Local Government Area, His Royal Majesty Minen Takon Atangba Nkpa, (Minen Okwa the 2nd of Akparabong Bosok), has initiated peaceful talks with the Ekpache-Nkome kingdom, over the throne of Okim Emang, cautioning that he doesn’t want any parallel governments in the LGA. The traditional head gave the
By Sylvia Akpan Every healthcare delivery system requires primary health care. But in this shocking investigation, CrossRiverWatch exposes the deplorable condition of healthcare centers in Cross River State’s Abi Local Government Area. The gradual collapse of critical healthcare facilities in Cross River State has put the lives of its citizens at risk. Amidst the lush
By Patrick Obia The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has rolled out his volume of Senior Special Advisers, Special Assistants and Personal Assistants, and Director Generals into various offices, boards, and agencies. The three lists of appointments which came at short intervals were signed by Governor Bassey Otu’s Chief Press Secretary, Emmanuel
By Godwin Otang Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and the media have charged the government with Fiscal Responsibility and prudent management of public debts and funds in Cross River State. The brainstorming session was held a few days ago in Calabar, the State capital. Under the auspices of the Center for Transparency Advocacy (CTA); Hipcity Innovation
By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The Cross River State House of Assembly says the House will issue arrest warrants to former Governor Ben Ayade’s commissioners and appointees who fail to appear before the house to account for ten billion Naira of heavy-duty equipment procured during the last administration. The Assembly in one voice,
For those who have reached out to me to ask questions about speculations that four oil wells are to start drilling in Cross River State within weeks, this is what I know. In August 2023, the Press was informed that over 30 oil wells capped about 65 years ago by Shell Petroleum in Mbiabo Ikot
By Patrick Obia The Nigerian Police Force, Cross River State Command has announced date and venue for the General Duty applicants in the ongoing 2024 recruitment of Police Constables into the Nigeria Police Force, that the JAMB-administered Computer-Based Test (CBT) for applicants shortlisted in the recently conducted physical and credentials screening exercise has been slated