By Ushang Ewa Ten (10) days after Cross River water resources commissioner, Gabriel Odu-Oji was kidnapped by gunmen along Mayne Avenue in Calabar South local government area of southern Cross River State, authorities continue hoarding information surrounding the incident. CrossRiverWatch findings reveal that the Toyota Prado SUV belonging to Odu-Oji was recovered a day after
By Jonathan Ugbal and Inyali Peter Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade is at the center of a rising storm as Bebuagbong community in his hometown Obudu local government area yesterday (Tuesday) mobilized and occupied a parcel of land upon learning bulldozers were moving in to clear the land alleged to have been acquired by
By Ushang Ewa Staff of the Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH) celebrated the Easter holiday in an uncharacteristic low note as they are owed salary for the month of March with the management not doling out gifts as has been the tradition in the recent past. Also, the management of the institution also communicated
After several months of staff verification, the Cross River State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has announced that there are over seven hundred (700) teachers with fake certificates on her payroll. The Board Chairman, Dr. Stephen Odey further disclosed that various tertiary institutions across the country were contacted to verify the certificates and it was
By Abang Inyang The Chairman, Akwa Ibom State chapter of the Independent Petroleum Makerters Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Ubong Nyong has said that members have continuously depended on the fuel depots in Calabar, the Cross River State capital for the supply of petroleum products in the state. In an interview with the News Agency of
By Roland Enya-Forte The Director General, Greater Calabar Capital City Development Authority (GCCCDA) Mr. Kingsley Ikpeme has called on the traditional authorities in the State to support the new Agency to deliver on its mandate. The call was made during a courtesy visit to the Chairman Cross River State Traditional Rulers Council who is the
By Archibong Jeremiah The King of Calabar South and Paramount Ruler of the Efut Nation, His Royal Majesty, Muri Munene, Effiong Mbukpa has lauded the Cross River State Government for relocating Operation Skolombo to Calabar South as a means of effectively curbing crime in the area and the State at large. His Royal Majesty Effiong
By Jonathan Ugbal Nine days after Cross River water resources commissioner, Gabriel Odu-Oji was kidnapped along Mayne Avenue in Calabar south local government area of southern Cross River, authorities are yet to brief the media concerning his abduction. Findings revealed that the State Security Adviser, Jude Ngaji had briefed the state EXCO in a meeting