Until 1.14 pm WAT, on September 11, 2001, when 2,996 people were killed in a terror attack on the World Trade Center in New York, I frankly was not very familiar with the word “terrorism.” The frenzy that trailed that very horrible terror attack forced the word from nearly every news outlet into my consciousness.
By Jonathan Ugbal The Minister for Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has emphasized the need to make the Nigerian National Senior Football Team, Super Eagles more competitive to ensure a balanced integration of both local and foreign based players. The minister stated this during a live interview on TVC News sports desk on Friday
By Etido Okon The Cross River State Government, through the office of Head of Service, Dr. Innocent E. Etung, has announced a thorough authentication for civil/public servants in the State following a recent staff audit and Bank Verification Number (BVN) verification exercise held on February 21, 2024. Only those with duplicated account numbers and names
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Government of Cross River State has adjusted the time for the monthly sanitation exercise in the State. In a press release issued by Governor Otu’s Chief Press Secretary, Emmanuel Ogbeche said the new time is slated for 24th February 2024 from 6:AM to 8:30 AM and the exercise
By Godwin Otang The Newly enlisted Federation International Football Association (FIFA)’s Referee from Cross River state, Egba Patrick John has assured that he will put in his best in his new role as FIFA Referee. In an exclusive interview with CrossRiverWatch on Thursday, Egba gave the assurance while recounting his trajectory to becoming a licensed
The partnership is expected to yield a range of initiatives aimed at nurturing talent, organizing competitions, and providing necessary support structures for athletes across Nigeria. By leveraging the expertise and resources of YBP, the Ministry will foster a thriving boxing ecosystem that empowers athletes and contributes to the overall development of sports in the country.
By Godwin Otang, Sylvia Akpan, And Etido Okon Following the current heat waves being witnessed across the country, the first drop of rain has greeted the city of Calabar, the capital city of Cross River, Nigeria, leaving residents with a leap of excitement. Residents in divergent views say the downpour witnessed on Wednesday (last night)
By ObserversTimes The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has replaced the Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma as the chairman of the Edo State Primary Election Committee. A circular issued by Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, the party’s National Organising Secretary on Wednesday which was obtained by SaharaReporters, named Senator Bassey Otu as the new chairman. The party