The Union accused the petrochemicals company of massive layoffs, claiming about 800 staff were sacked for joining the Union, a violation of Nigeria's labor laws and the constitution. The union also claimed the number of Indians employed is thrice the number of those laid off. Last weekend, the Union directed members to cut off gas
By Godwin Ajom Within the last couple of days, residents of the commercial city of Ikom in central Cross River State and Calabar, the state capital, have suffered tragic fire incidents that have wrecked several homes and businesses. Findings by CrossRiverWatch reveal that the unfortunate incidents struck at about 2:AM on Thursday while residents and
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Government has commenced a sensitization, mobilization and assessment exercise for registered cooperative societies across the 18 local government areas of the state. This was contained in a press statement signed by the Cross River State Commissioner for Information Hon. Erasmus Ekpange, stating that the essence of the exercise
By Kelvin Ololo A raging inferno suspected to be fuel explosion, has left Calabar residents panicking and confused. The incident said to be fuel explosion happend around Calabar Free Trade Zone (CFTZ) way close to petrol tank farm, a distance from the Living Faith Headquarters Church, off Murtala Mohammed Highway Calabar, Cross River State. An
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent As part of efforts to restore peace in warring communities in Cross River, the State Government has unveiled decisive measures to bring a permanent end to the age-long dispute between the Alesi/Ekukunela/Agbaragba and Ochon/Isabang/Odonget communities in Ikom and Obubra Local Government Areas. The measures are coming after weeks of
By Patrick Obia The Federal Judicial Service Commission, the States Judicial Service Commission and the Judicial Service Committee of the Federal Capital Territory, have enlisted four in Cross River and 10 other States judicial officers for appointment as judges. The Federal Judicial Service Commission in a list of successful candidates published in one the national
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Barrister Orok Bassey Okon has been appointed as the new Head of Cross River State Civil Service. The appointment was contained in two separate press releases signed by the Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Otu, Linus Obogo, and also from the Secretary
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Between 2001 and 2023, 138 million hectares (Mha) of global tree cover were lost to fires, while 350 Mha were cleared due to other causes, according to Global Forest Watch. In 2023 alone, fire-related losses peaked at 11.9 Mha. In Cross River State, Nigeria, one of West Africa’s richest biodiversity zones, this