By Archibong Jeremiah Following the continued scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS (petrol) in the country, the Cross River State Government and independent petroleum marketers in the State have resolved to approach the leadership of NNPC to know the percentage of petrol statutorily allocated to the State. They also resolved that as part of the
By Our Correspondent The Joint Military Task Force Codenamed “Operation Scolombo” comprising of the Nigerian Army, Navy, Airforce, Police and the DSS personnel turned the NUJ press center, Calabar to a battle ground on Monday following sporadic shooting to scare journalists from freely choosing their preferred candidate during the rescheduled Union election. The Press center
By Our Correspondent Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River has reiterated the fact that one of his signature projects, the super highway will not in any way degrade but add great value to the environment of the state and Nigeria. Speaking while receiving the Head of Service of the Federation, Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita on a
Inyali Peter, Calabar The governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the 2015 elections in Cross River State, Mr. Odey Ochicha has urged the State governor, Senator Ben Ayade to urgently review the impact of the numerous Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) he has signed so far since he assumed office. In a statement
By CrossRiverWatch admin CrossRiverWatch has gathered reliably that the erstwhile Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Calabar, Professor Cyril Ndifon who the institution suspended for allegedly raping a 20 year old law student in his office is now on the run from operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC who are investigating
By Archibong Jeremiah The National Agency for the Control of AIDS, NACA in partnership with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has just concluded a one day training for journalists in Cross River as part of a study they embarked on in Nigeria, using 3 States as the variables (Cross River, Anambra and Plateau). The study
By Owai Obo Rovers Football Club of Calabar have won the 2016 edition of the Cross River State Federation Cup. They defeated Diamond Stars FC 2 – 0 at the final match held at the U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar yesterday. The winner and 1st runner up will represent the state at the Nigeria Federation Cup.
By CrossRiverWatch admin In a bid to consolidate their gains in Cross River state with the decamping of erstwhile bigwigs of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to the All Progressives Congress, APC in the state, the ruling party in its recent restructuring has admitted former Senate Leader, Senator Victor Ndoma Egba, SAN and former governor