In Cross River, as it is elsewhere, the government has always been the behemoth. A very large and powerful organization in our everyday life. But in every functional society where the government is responsive to the people’s demands, the behemoth must be complemented by another duo, namely, a strong and independent Media and an effective
By Asare Asare, Daily Post Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) has issued strong caution to residents of erosion-prone areas in Calabar, and other towns in Cross River State to desist from blocking drainages. The Project Coordinator who doubles as the Commissioner for International Development Cooperation in the State, Dr. Inyang Asibong said clogging
By Jonathan Ugbal And Patrick Obia Tears roll down chins at the funeral service of the late Mrs. Mary Edet, the wife of the Paramount Ruler of Bakassi His Majesty, Dr. Etim Okon. The funeral and memorial service conducted by Great Faith Gospel Tabernacle Ministry was held at the conference hall of Calabar International Conference
By News Agency of Nigeria, NAN Businesses in Calabar, Cross River State, are under pressure, following the lack of power supply in the city for seven days. The situation was caused by a fire that occurred on 3 September, at the 132/33 KV Substation in Adiabo, Calabar. Ndidi Mbah, TCN General Manager, Public Affairs, had
By Ogar Monday The Cross River State government has confirmed that it is taking over the running and management of Community Secondary School, Adagom in Ogoja LGA. In a letter signed by Elder Emmanuel Agbor, Director who also serves as Head of Department, Quality Assurance for Commissioner for Quality Education, the Cross River government said
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Federal Government through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) has inaugurated projects worth over two hundred and seventy-four million Naira (N274,000 000) at the Federal College of Education, (FCE), Obudu. The projects include a Science Complex comprising six laboratories, one auditorium, twenty-nine offices, a gym hall as well as a storey
By Patrick Obia Non-Governmental Organization ActionAid Nigeria, in partnership with Basic Rights Counsel Initiative (BRCI), has ended its one-day stakeholders meeting on ways to alleviate poverty in local communities. The event was held at the conference room of the State Ministry of Justice, Calabar where the Partnership and Local Rights Program Manager, ActionAid Abuja, Nigeria
By Jonathan Ugbal Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Calabar division of the Federal High Court has fixed October 28, 2022, for her judgment on a suit seeking, among other reliefs, the nullification of the candidacy of Honorable Regina Anyogo as the flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress, APC in the 2023 general elections for