By SaharaReporters A group seeking to end the persecution of alleged witches, Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AfAW) has petitioned the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) over a proposed Christian event promising to rescue families from witchcraft. The event titled ‘Rescuing Families from Witchcraft Markets,’ is being organised by Evangelist Helen Ukpabio and her Liberty Gospel
By Patrick Obia Report reaching our newsroom has it that Cross River-born Navy Rating Soldier, Damian Ukpukpen has regained his freedom from captivity. Damian Ukpukpen is an indigene of Ohong in Obudu Local Government Area in Cross River State, and personnel of the Nigerian Navy Rating. He was kidnapped on September 26, 2022, in Benin,
By Chinedum Uwaegbulam, The Guardian Newspaper Following increasing cases of building collapse, fire outbreaks and other malaise in the building sector, the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) has pledged to work with all agencies to curb the menace of unqualified individuals in the industry. NIA President, Enyi Ben-Eboh, said architects have always advocated deployment of best
By Jonathan Ugbal and Ogar Monday Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade, the former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, and the former Auditor General of the Federation, Mr. Anthony Mkpe Ayine, have made the list of nominees to be awarded National Honors on October 11, 2022, at the State House in Abuja
The person that started the first school in the world, whether in a cave or under a tree, which one did he/she attend? Who taught the first person that organized the accepted alphabets in your language? The person that certified the number one degree holder in the world, which degree did he or she have?
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River State Governor, Sen. Ben Ayade, has said despite the challenges associated with the lean resources of the State, his administration has made giant strides in the area of industrialization. In his speech to mark this year’s Nigeria at 62 Independence Anniversary at the U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar said “the 62
By Patrick Obia No fewer than ten Ika Ika Oqua (Marian) market union leaders have been brutalized for kicking against high taxation, and public power blackout among other sundry issues. The Union under the aegis of Marian Market Union was said to have held a meeting to chat about the way forward in restoring power
By Ogar Monday Stakeholders from the Judiciary, Nigerian Police, and civil society have committed to work towards the full implementation of both the Cross River State Violence Against People Prohibition Law (VAPP) and the Disability Rights Law in Cross River State. The stakeholders who said they will start the implementation of the law within their