By Violet Isek A former governor of Cross River State, Mr. Donald Duke has said that the people are the most integral part of any successful tourism sector in the world. Mr. Duke stated this Friday in Calabar while delivering the 31st convocation lecture of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) titled; “Tourism In National Development.”
By Jonathan Ugbal The Udoakaha Jacob Esuene Stadium in Calabar, the Cross River State capital has been slated as venue for two games organized by the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF). The games are the Nigerian Under 20 male side versus Guinea Bissau billed for May 19, 2018 and the Super Falcons game against the Republic
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Two policemen serving at Ugep Area Command are currently being detained and interrogated at the State Police Headquarters, Calabar in connection with the recent killing of two police officers on duty at ITM, Ugep. CrossRiverWatch gathered that the duo, Felix Etta Ibor and Okpa Okpa Ofem, both from Yakurr LGA are suspected
By Ukung Alawa Members of the Amalgamated Union of Livestock and Agric Produce sellers in northern Cross River state, have accused some officials of the state government of severally attempting to illegally extort livestock dealers coming into the state. This accusation is coming on the heels of a new list of 14 illegal levies that
By Ogar Monday; House of Assembly Correspondent The Cross River State House of Assembly in plenary, Wednesday, gave the Cross River State Governor, Senator Ben Ayade the approval for the appointment of five more Special Advisers. The approval was given following a letter from the Governor through the Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Tina
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Following the ban of codeine containing syrups, the Cross River State Government has inaugurated a Health Emergency Response Team in the state to work in synergy with the State Drug Abuse Control Committee (SDACC). According to the Cross River State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Inyang Asibong and CrossRiverWatch Man Of The Year
By Ogar Monday; House of Assembly Correspondent The Cross River State Governor, Senator Ben Ayade has written to the Cross River State House of Assembly, seeking the House permission to withdraw 2 billion naira from the Cross River State Reserve Fund. The letter with reference number SSG/S/300/VOLXVII/1067, signed by Barrister Tina Banku Agbor, the Secretary
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Former Cross River State Governor and APC National Chairmanship contender, Chief Clement Ebri has assured members of the ruling party that he will be able to immediately resolve the demands of members of the nPDP who have given the party a one-week ultimatum to redress what they call, the sidelining of members