By Davies Iheamnachor, Vanguard Newspaper Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has regretted the continuous interference of external forces, who are not from the oil-rich region, in the activities of Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, noting that the act frustrates programmes of the commission. Wike also condemned the posture of some ethnic groups in the
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Nigerian athlete Micheal Eric has officially announced the launch of a charity organization – Erico JR foundation in honour of his father and sports legend, Joe Erico. Erico died recently at the age of 72 after a brief illness. Established on the eve of his passing, Eric confirmed his personal conviction to
By Ike Uchechukwu, Vanguard Newspaper The Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development Dr. Uchechukwu Ogah has lauded the Cross River State Government for donating 5 hectares of land for the establishment of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mineral, ASM, process Cluster in the State. The Minister gave the commendation on Monday in Calabar during the
By Bertram Nwannekanma, Lagos, Anietie Akpan, Calabar, Ann Godwin, PortHarcourt, Charles Akpeji, Jalingo, Charles Ogugbuaja, Owerri, Rotimi Agboluaje, Ibadan, Emmanuel Ande, Yola, Rauf Oyewole, Bauchi, Ayodele Afolabi, Ado Ekiti and Mansur Aramide, Gombe – The Guardian Despite the place of shelter in the Maslow’s hierarchy of human needs, housing delivery in Nigeria has remained abysmally
‘Is death the last sleep? No, it is the last and final awakening.’ …Sir Walter Scott Gentle yet rock solid, your actions, Feeble yet firmly rooted, your strides. Today? Memories for lovers Yesterday? Thoughts for brothers Tomorrow? Nostalgia for others Presently? Damn! scream thy co-workers. Mien? Yours, Brother man, it left wonders Hard? For motherland,
By Ushang Ewa The President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Olumide Akpata has commended the decision of the Cross River House of Assembly to confirm Justice Akon Ikpeme as the substantive Chief Judge of the State’s High Court. The Assembly in what was a U-Turn from their resolution number 45 of March 2, 2020 wherein
By Patrick Obia and Kelvin Ololo Barring any change, students of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) will continue academic activities tomorrow, February 1, 2021 for the 2019/2020 academic session after a hiatus of nearly one year. The break was due to an industrial action by academic staff and the COVID-19 pandemic. And, as public Universities
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The remains of a former Chairman of the governing council of the National Youth Service Corps, Chief Linus Okom was on Saturday laid to rest in Bekwarra Local Government Area of northern Cross River State. Okom, popularly referred to as ‘Ada Ebekwarra’ which loosely translates to “The Father of Bekwarra,” passed away