By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Cross River State Palliative Distribution Committee has received an additional N500 million from Governor Bassey Otu for the purchase of more commodities as part of the palliative program of the State to cushion the hash impact of the fuel subsidy removed by the Federal Government. In a press
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Government of Cross River State has rolled out activities to mark the 63rd of Nigeria’s independence in the State. Nigeria, dubbed as one of the most populous black nations in the world and a giant of the African continent, gained her independence on October 1, 1960 from her
By Able Winnard The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) student, Favour Chioma of the Department of Anatomy and Forensic Anthropology has received a fully funded Chevening scholarship for a master’s degree in Forensic Science and Crime Scene Investigation at the prestigious University of Central Lancashire, United Kingdom. The class of 2019 graduate disclosed this
By Obeten Godfrey As authorities struggle to put the continued alleged penis snatching making rounds in Calabar, Cross River State capital in check, residents are fast becoming more curious to get evidence of the scary rumor amidst widespread doubts about the act. The unfortunate rumor, which no one has been able to give substantial proof
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has approved the appointment of six persons into the College of Nursing Sciences, Ogoja. The appointees are Dr. Teresa Achi Osaji as Chairman, Mr. Simon Ejue Bisong as Member, Mr. Obo Rex as member, Dr. Idang Ojong-Member, Mr. Michael Ibua
By Veronica Utsu Some youths in Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State have been elected as Principal Officers in the National Youth Assembly of Nigeria (NYAN). NYAN is an independent youth-centric group, with over a decade of service dedicated to being the legislative voice of the youth in Nigeria. It serves as a
By Godwin Otang A nonprofit making organization Gender And Development Action (GADA), has lessened female political apathy by 29.6 percent between last general elections to date. This was made known to CrossRiverWatch in a recent report by the organization, via the Women’s Voice and Leadership Nigeria Project Coordinator, Mrs Francisca Effiom in Calabar. The report
By Adegwu John, Leadership Newspaper Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have declared an indefinite nationwide strike to protest the federal government’s failure to implement palliative measures following the removal of fuel subsidy. The strike which is expected to commence by midnight on Tuesday, 3rd October 2023, will paralyze economic