By Patrick Obia The late Mrs. Iquo Edet Eyo who was accused, beaten, and killed on account of witchcraft in Ndong Nwong village, Okurikang Community in Odukpani Local Government Area of Nigeria’s Cross River State in October 2022 has been laid to rest. Mrs. Iquo Edet Eyo and four other suspects were tortured, killed, and
By Godwin Otang A non for profit-making organization, Evolving Woman Organization, has held a technology-centered summit to pull over 5,000 young girls from the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) and the University of Calabar (UNICAL) into technology skills. The summit which was held at the University of Calabar, Cross River State, is meant to
By Christiana Ofem, TheInvestigator The Chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State chapter, Comrade Nsa Gill has commissioned TheInvestigator Journalism Development and Innovation Hub in Calabar, the state capital. The Cross River NUJ Chairman in a witty speech asserted that the union is committed to the growth and development of journalists and
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Member representing Ogoja Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. Thomas Aruku has debunked claims that he broke into the office of his colleague representing Obanliku, Hon. Ashakia Pius and taking over his office. Mr. Aruku told CrossRiverWatch that he met with the Speaker of the Assembly, Rt.
By Able Winnard Guru Innovation Hub in the University of Cross River State has been selected by the National Information Technology Development Agency Nigeria (NITDA) to train youths on the Three Million Technical Talents (3MTT) skills acquisition. NITDA is charged with the responsibility of focusing on the responsibilities of the Agency on fostering the development
By Patrick Obia Returnees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) who are mostly fishermen and petty traders in the riverine area of Ikang, Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State, have cried out over the continued harassment and victimization by soldiers of the Nigerian Army. The soldiers who were deployed to the coastal region to
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has extolled the patriotic contributions of the Armed Forces, especially those who lost their lives in the course of duty, to the sovereignty, unity, peace, and stability of Nigeria. The Governor gave the commendation, today, at the event of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day, held
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu has assured families of fallen heroes that their sacrifices are not forgotten. As quoted by his Chief Press Secretary, Emmanuel Ogbeche, shortly after church service held at the Presbyterian Church, Hope Waddell, in honor of fallen heroes as part of