By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State Government has described as diversionary, allegation by Senator Florence Ita-Giwa that the state governor, Senator Ben Ayade, is shielding some government officials she accused of diverting relief materials meant for the displaced people of Bakassi. A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Christian Ita,
By Grace Orok Contrary to the wide spread belief by many Cross Riverians that the intervention of the APC led federal government in several failed federal highways in Cross River state is influenced by leaders of the party holding federal appointments, the Cross River state government has emphasized that it is the persistent effort of
By Ushang Ewa A suspected robber was burnt to death by an angry mob Sunday afternoon in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. The robber was chased down after a trader raised an alarm following an attempt to rob traders at the Edim Otop market in Calabar Municipal local government area, sources told CrossRiverWatch. Details
By Our Reporter The Police in Cross River State has launched a manhunt to recover a rifle allegedly stolen by youths of Oku community in Boki local government area of central Cross River State. Oku community is over 230 kilometers north of Calabar, the Cross River State capital and is one of the host communities
By Ogar Monday Stakeholders in Calabar the Cross River State capital have advocated for National Governments in the African continent to work actively to ensure that children in the continent enjoy their fundamental rights. The Chairperson of Prevent Abuse of Children Today (PACT), Mrs. Eseoghene Edoja-Ibor, Sharon Frank of Second Chance Initiative the Cross River
By Ushang Ewa The Cross River State House of Assembly has confirmed the nomination of members of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). They are former Head of Service, Mrs. Mary-Theresa Ikwen, Mr. Egbara Owan and Ededia Okpo-Ere; both legal practitioners as well Elder Edem Ita Edem. The confirmation followed the presentation of the report of
By Jonathan Ugbal The continuous delay in the dredging of Calabar Channel was caused partly by Nigeria’s former President, Goodluck Jonathan whom following advice from former Transport Minister, Umar Idris allowed a company belonging to a Senator, Goodhope Uzodinma to hustle the Nigerian Ports Authority into a deal which saw it receive $12.5 million without
By Grace Orok The management of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has congratulated the contingent of the UNICAL International Demonstration Secondary School UCIDSS Craft House for placing first in a national science and crafts competition held last week at Enugu state. The Vice Chancellor, Professor Zana Akpagu said the win at the Students for the