By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Council of chiefs in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State, led by the Paramount Ruler, HRM, Ovarr Clement Ewona, has rejected the gubernatorial aspiration of Sen. Sandy Onor of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) saying they should go back to zoning. The traditional rulers made the assertion when the
By Bankole Abe, The ICIR The Court of Appeal Abuja Division has dismissed a suit that challenged the emergence of Cross Rivers State Governor Ben Ayade as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Cross River North Senatorial District in the 2023 general elections. The appeal was filed by Cecilia Adams, an aspirant
By Eyo Charles, Daily Post The Manager of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, Calabar, Mr. Iyke Olumati, has said the long-awaited dredging of the Port will commence in a few weeks, as all litigations on its operation and contract formalities have now been settled. The Manager also disclosed that other technical matters, which were inimical
By Theophilus Adedokun, The ICIR The National Universities Commission (NUC) has ordered the closure of universities across the country for three weeks to enable students to exercise their franchise in the February 25 and March 11 elections. According to a letter addressed to the vice-chancellors of all universities and directors of inter-university centers, the NUC
By Patrick Obia Report reaching our newsroom has it that a 400-level student of Computer Science, University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Calabar campus has been shot dead. The student identified as Vincent Lawrence Bepeh (he was first identified as Victor) with registration number 18/CSC/048, is alleged to have been gunned down by a female official
I came out to contest the first senior election under UNCP, to represent the Southern Senatorial District, under the chairmanship of Ntufam Joe Ndem Ndifon. I contested with Sen Bassey Ewa Henshaw and won as a candidate of the Party, then contested with an opponent, my senior sister, Mma Florence Giwa, and also won, the
By Ogar Monday A former Custodial Officer of the Nigeria Correctional Center, Ikom, Central Cross River, ACC Peter Ahange has bowed out of active service with a ceremonial court session held in his honor. The session, which was held at Ikom Magistrate court 3, in Ikom allowed the officer to perform his last duty in
By CrossRiverWatch Admin A six-classroom block in Community Secondary School Bumaji, Boki LGA of Cross River State has collapsed. The building collapsed on Monday, February 6 2023 at about 4 pm while students were having evening games in the school. A source told CrossRiverWatch that no student or staff of the school was affected, calling