Pelican Stars players are hungry, others hospitalised over non payment of 9 months allowances. For 9 months now, Pelican Stars female football Club of Calabar has not been paid their allowances, a situation that has caused hunger, starvation, neglect and untold hardship on the side of the girls. On this sick bed at the Bakor
By Patrick Obia Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State, has charged his commissioners from border local government areas to retire home and take charge in ensuring state borders are closed. Ayade gave the order in a press release signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Christian Ita, reiterated that by 12 midnight of the
By CrossRiverWatch Admin An electrician and native of Usumutong in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State, Ernest Ebina who revealed exclusively to CrossRiverWatch his near death experience ten years ago with the Ambassador of Nigeria to Italy, retired Commodore Yusuf Jonga Hinna. Ebina allegedly accused the Ambassador orchestrating his boys to kill him after
This is a series about life in Afokang prison Calabar by Agba Jalingo. Agba Jalingo was remanded in prison custody for 145 by Justice Simon Amobeda. Prior to arraignment, he was detained in a Police black facility for 34 days. In this episode he reflects on the preparation of the facility to tackle the COVID-19
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State Government has disclosed that the State remains COVID-19 free. The disclosure was made by the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Betta Edu after receiving the result from the testing center. In her words, “All samples taken to irua return NEGATIVE!” Cross River State had four suspected case of
Man proposes, but God disposes (Proverbs 19:21). Man should know that power and existence is transient. Following the recent demise of the distinguished Senator representing Cross River North at the National Assembly, Dr. Rose Oko, underground scheming and maneuvers have started in earnest for her replacement as Governor Ben Ayade, a master of political rhumba
The Pen In Jail examines the broader issue of corruption, institutional failure, overbearing tendencies of political leaders, senseless idiosyncrasies, and the tendency to whittle down good governance and destroy institutions. The Pen In Jail takes Cross River State as a case study and looks at the poverty index, social development indicators, the infrastructure deficit situation,
By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State Chairman of Forestry Commission, Chief Tony Undiandeye has denied allegations that he participated in activities leading to the resignation of Mr. Odey Oyama, Anti-deforestation Task Force (ATF) Chairman. Mr. Oyama had resigned last week accusing fellow appointees of Governor Ben Ayade of meddling in his official duties. In his