By CrossRiverWatch Admin A social critic, Mr. Paul Ifere has alleged that the Cross River State government has no rice to show for the NGN11 billion it received from the federal Government for the Rice Anchors Borrowers Program. Mr. Ifere made known his position while speaking as a guest on topical issues radio program, ‘The Dialogue
By Violet Isek A total of 56 agencies have been withdraw from tax collection in Cross River State as a means of making the State business friendly. The Speaker of the State House of Assembly, John Gaul Lebo broke the news about the Government decision over the weekend in what he called “Public Explanation” when
By Cornelius Ellah 100 level students of the College of Health Technology in Calabar (COHTECH) have been working as cleaners of the institution for disrespecting Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade. The students are said to have deserted their seats while Mr. Ayade, represented by his deputy, Professor Ivara Esu was addressing them at the
By Jonathan Ugbal A businessman, John Anayo is said to be in Police custody for defiling a 9 year old primary two (2) pupil of St. Stephen’s Primary School Obudu. The pupil, (name witheld) is said to be staying with one businessman who goes by the nickname ‘Chibest’ in Obudu and after his brother, Mr.
By Jonathan Ugbal Follow @NaijaJonathan Cross River born techpreneur, Mr. Philip Obin on Thursday took to Twitter to vent his frustration at some men of the Nigerian Army who towed his vehicle away after failing to give them a bribe. Mr. Obin who took to Twitter to announce the incident, said it took place at
By Itiunbe Atunka and Ushang Ewa No fewer than four suspected gangstars have been arrested in the past 72 hours following the renewal of gang wars in Obudu local government area of northern Cross River State. The war is between the Klans konfraternity and the Supreme Vikings Confraternity commonly known as Baggars and began on
By Archibong Jeremiah, Jonathan Ugbal and Mudiaga Affe Mr. Godwin Elewana who killed his daughter’s boyfriend, 22 year old Douglas Ojugbo Oga in March 2015 has been sentenced to death by hanging. Justice Ukpai Ibitham of the Cross River State High Court delivered the judgment on Wednesday in Calabar, the state’s capital. As reported by
By Ogar Monday The Cross River State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Frankland Briyai has commended members of the Association of Online Journalists (ACROJ) for balanced reportage. The Cross River REC gave the commendation Tuesday in his Calabar office while playing host a delegation from ACROJ. According to him, “You people are trying, I like