By Godwin Otang The Cross River State Ministry of Education has reminded all public and proprietors of private schools that the earlier January 8, 2024 resumption date stands. In a statement dated 2nd January 2024 with Reference number: MOE/SEC/544/Nol.1/20, and signed by Mrs. Amos Okama Ubi, Director of Schools for the Commissioner for Education –
By Godwin Otang Some youths in Cross River State have staged a peaceful protest against rampant kidnappings and destruction of lives and properties in their communities. The protest led by Kenneth Kajang of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Ikom chapter, and Bassey Nton of the National Youth Assembly of Nigeria (NYAN) on Monday,
By CrossRiverWatch Admin As part of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation’s (NCF) effort to contribute to the protection of threatened species in Cross River State and Nigeria, the Foundation has collaborated with the Wilder Institute, a science-based conservation organization, to donate some equipment to some of its partners – Cross River National Park, Cross River Forestry
Dear Lord, I ask not for more light but for eyes to see the light that already exists. I ask not for sweeter songs but for ears to hear the present melodies. I ask not for more love but for skill to turn anger into tenderness. I ask for no more joy but for how
By Patrick Obia The Senator representing Cross River Central Senatorial District, Sen. Eteng Williams; the member representing Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku Federal Constituency – Honorable Peter Akpanke and the member representing Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency – Honorable Godwin Offiono, have felicitated with their constituents and Nigerians in the triumphant entry into the year 2024. Senator Williams in his New
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu has warned residents of the State against burning tyres on major roads in Calabar metropolis before, during, and after crossing over to the year 2024. In a press release signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Emmmanuel Ogbeche, noted that
By Alaba Adeyemi, Development News Nigeria In 2019, Adedayo Omolafe who was representing Akure South and North Federal constituency in the House of Representatives nominated a project for the construction of a Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Omoniyi Estate. The project was part of the Zonal Intervention Projects for 2020 and was awarded to Ekpofe
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu has signed the ‘Peoples First’ Budget of N296 billion into law. The budget was signed today at Dan Archibong Lodge topping N104, 986, 870, 898,59 billion in the economic sector. Recall that on October 26, 2023, Otu presented the estimate to the State