By Joseph Abasi-Abasi, The Nigerian Tribune Renowned Accountant and Local Government Administration expert, Dr. Ndoma Odey, has proposed the creation of 12 additional Local Councils Development Authority (LCDA) in Cross River State. According to him, the LCDA, if created, will complement the efforts of the present administration in ensuring sustainable development at the grassroots and
By News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The Federal Government, through the Office of Vice President Kashim Shettima, is set to launch a digital hub that will empower one million youths across the country with digital and related skills. Olusola Abiola, Director of Information, Office of the Vice President, made the disclosure in a statement on
TOPIC Spate Of Kidnappings In Cross River State: Outcry And Solution INTRODUCTION Kidnapping is a criminal offense that involves the unlawful taking and carrying away of a person by force or fraud or the unlawful seizure and detention of a person against their will. It exists worldwide and has varying degrees of punishment including capital
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Ad-Hoc Committee on International Boundary Dispute, chaired by Rt. Hon. Beni Lar, held a crucial public hearing in Calabar, Cross River state, to investigate the looming boundary dispute between Nigeria and Cameroon. According to NegroiHeven, the public hearing, which took place on Tuesday, over the week, focused on the non-traceability and
By Emma Una, Vanguard Newspaper The Efik in Cross River State takes pride in their monarchy, Obongship, the Obong of Calabar. The people display their adoration for the Obong by ascribing and describing him as Treaty King, Defender of the Christian Faith, and other adorable names. According to records, ascendancy to the Obongship is seamless
Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association in Cross River State, Dr. Felix Archibong, tells By Muhammed Lawal, Punch Newspaper why members of the body withdrew their services after their colleague, Mrs. Ekanem Ephraim was abducted in July. Why did medical doctors in Cross River State embark on an indefinite strike? We are not on an
By Patrick Obia A few days before the start of the English Premier League and other leagues across Europe in August, one of the biggest sporting events in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State, Comrade Adamade Unity Cup 2023 10th edition has kicked off; bringing total entertainment both home and abroad. Kicked off
By Ike Uchechukwu, Vanguard Newspaper The Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Sen. Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe has tendered 1,531 exhibits and presented 33 witnesses to defend his electoral victory at the Saturday, February 25, 2023 Presidential and National Assembly elections. Jarigbe, represented by his legal team, headed by Mba Ukweni,