By CrossRiverWatch Admin The bill seeking the establishment of a Federal University of Technology in Ogoja Local Government Area of northern Cross River State has scaled through second reading in the Green Chambers. The bill sponsored by Hon. Jarigbe Agom, member representing Ogoja/Yala federal constituency when presented on the floor of the House of Representatives
By Andy Ukweni Chief Asuquo Ekpenyong, leader of the 7 Alive (union of the seven Local Government Areas in the Southern Senatorial district of Cross River State) has lauded students from the Senatorial district for aligning with 7 Alive in the decision to return Governor Ben Ayade to Perogrino House, come 2019. Chief Ekpenyong gave
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade has approved the constitution of a judicial commission of enquiry into the Boki oil palm estate crisis which has led to loss of lives and properties. This was contained in a statement signed by the Spokesperson to Mr. Ayade, Mr. Christian Ita issued
By Jonathan Ugbal, Violet Isek and Margaret John The Cross River State Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade John Ushie has said the State’s civil service risks closure by 2023 if recruitment of new staff is not carried out immediately. He stated this on Tuesday while delivering a traditionally lengthy speech at an
By Margaret John Mr. Richard Akonam, a Cross River based Missionary and rights advocate has disclosed that several victims have been rescued but no perpetrator has been arrested or prosecuted over the money woman tradition in Becheve Community, Obanlikwu LGA. He made the disclosure Sunday, while speaking on “The Dialogue With Agba Jalingo” on Hit
By Ushang Ewa A 21 year old final year student of University of Calabar (UNICAL), Joseph Etim-Ita Archibong has been killed by armed robbers during an attack on the family in Calabar two weeks ago. A three man gang had gained access into Mr. Archibong’s compound located at 22, Duncan street in Calabar South local
By Ushang Ewa The chairman of the Special Presidential Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public Property, Mr. Okoi Obono-Obla Esq. has said that the panel withdrew the appointment of Victor Uwajeh in order to investigate allegations of fraud and forgery leveled against him. Mr. Uwajeh, a UK-based private investigator was appointed by the panel
By Margaret John The Lead Counsel of Basic Rights Chambers, Barrister James Ibor has advised that the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking In Persons (NAPTIP) should relocate to Becheve Community in Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State. He stated this Sunday on a live radio program “The Dialogue With Agba Jalingo”