By CrossRiverWatch Admin Dignitaries, former colleagues, and family members gathered at a solemn valedictory service to pay tribute to the late Elizabeth Adede, a former Commissioner for Finance and Permanent Secretary in Cross River State. The event, held at the temporary State Council of Chiefs Chambers, was attended by high-ranking officials, including the Acting Governor,
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The African Women Network has named Favour Abatang, Founder and Executive Director of Her Voice Foundation, among its prestigious 100 Women of African Descent, 2025. The announcement which was made by the organization on its official website, recognizes exceptional women of African descent who demonstrate leadership, integrity, and a transformative impact in
The Legislative arm of Bekwarra Local Government Council have in a unanimous resolution on March 20th , 2025 announced the impeachment of the chairman of the Council, Hon. Theresa Akwaji Ushie. According to a statement released by the Council Leader, Hon. Thompson Inah, the Chairman was impeached based on allegation of “gross misconduct and abuse
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Professor Florence Obi has extended the appointment of the institution’s youngest Head of Department, Engr. Eludire Oluwadamilare Oluwasegun of the Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering. The extension was contained in a letter of appointment personally signed by the Vice Chancellor dated March
Mrs. Ayade had asked for the publication of a retraction, an apology and NGN500 in damages over a Facebook publication made in 2022.
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Kidnappers are demanding ten million Naira ransom for abducted Cross River Journalist, Chris-Mario Ugbong. Mr. Chris-Mario Ugbong was kidnapped on Sunday, March 16th, 2025, on his way to Abuja from a church function at Markudi, Benue State. He hails from Atiekpe Community in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State. Family
By Favour Adinya The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS ) has announced the resumption of academic activities following an eight weeks internal crisis that began on January 20, 2025 and halted academic activities. READ ALSO: Governor Otu Dissolves UNICROSS Governing Council, Appoint New Pro-Chancellor, Acting VC The resumption was announced at a management meeting held
By CrossRiverWatch Admin On Tuesday, March 18th, 2025, President Bola Tinubu suspended the Governor of River State and the deputy Mrs. Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the House of Assembly of Rivers State for an initial period of six months. The President having declared a state of emergency in Rivers, nominated Vice Admiral