By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Nigeria’s Information, Culture and Orientation Minister, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said that the Carnival Calabar is beyond the dancing, costumes and entertainment as it is a platform for the youths to express their creativity and serves as a unifying factor for the country. Mr. Mohammed stated this today, Sunday
By Obeten Godfrey and Philip Agba The Senior Special Adviser to Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River on Creative and Knowledge Economy, Mr. Emmanual Etim has said that the state government has recognized the potentials in the creative sector and is committed to maximizing them. According to remarks he gave at a creative sector workshop
By CrossRiverWatch Admin INTRODUCTION: On 27th May, 2017 as part of activities marking the 50th anniversary celebration of the creation of Cross River State his Excellency, Sen. Prof. Ben Ayade gave executive assent to a number of Bills passed by the State Assembly and including the Administration of Criminal Justice Bill, 2016 (now Administration of
By Archibong Jeremiah/ Benedict Onah/Philip Agba The Cross River State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs. Rosemary Archibong has tasked Media Practitioners in the State and country to do more investigative reporting in order to bring to the front burner the ills and challenges of illegal migration in the society. Mrs. Archibong gave the charge
By Ushang Ewa Staff of the Federal College of Education Obudu recently demonstrated against the management of the institution led by the Provost, Dr. James Ejue over perceived corruption allegations. The placards bearing staff went round the institution demanding the sack of Dr. Ejue, the Registrar and the Bursar, Mr. Sixtus Ushie. The duo of
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Governor Ben Ayade was forced to sleep in his Mega Hilton hotel in Obudu when he visited the local government for the burial of his late step mother on Friday. Other members of his entourage slept in other hotels in Ogoja and Obudu local government areas. The Ranch was last weekend shut
Margaret Adam After an emotional appeal from Mr. Chris Inyang on Facebook seeking assistance for Emmanuel 11 year old Okon Ironbar, who was branded a witch by his step father and thrown out of the house, members of Prevent Abuse of Children Today (PACT) made their way to 28b Yellow Duke, Calabar South Local Government
By Magaret Adam Professor Charles Effiong Foundation in collaboration with Pro-Health International has organized a one day free medical outreach in Oban, Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State. Speaking at the venue of the outreach, the Program Manager of the Foundation Mr. Odo Effiong, said the foundation is aimed at immortalizing the late