By Archibong Jeremiah The premier indigenous university in Cross River State, Arthur Jarvis University, AJU, Akpabuyo has clocked 4. The institution which started with 2 faculties now has 5, from 15 degree programs to 42 which has been successfully accredited and has been issued with full statutory license to operate as a tertiary institution. In a
By Archibong Jeremiah In a 739 word count report, Hon. Grace Bassey, Councillor of Ward 7 and Chairperson, Bakassi Legislative Council House Committee on Healthcare/NGOs has accused Lafarge Holcim of environmental pollution. The House Committee on Healthcare/NGOs Chairperson in an oversight function in company of Hon. Edet Anselem Edet, Councillor Ward 9 and Majority Leader, Hon.
By Archibong Jeremiah A teenager (name withheld) has been taken into custody for allegedly attempting to kill her class teacher. The 18 years old student of Government Secondary School, Ikot Ewa Akpabuyo LGA, Cross River State brought a locally made pistol to school to carryout the clandestine act. According to Charles Edem, “This girl went to
By Emma Una, Vanguard Newspaper A clash between two rival gang has allegedly left four persons dead at Bakassii Local Government Area in Cross River State. Eyewitnesses said the clash started on Thursday with the killing of one person at Ekpri Ikang and has been raging till Saturday night. A resident of the Bakassi who
By Anietie Akpan, Guardian Newspaper The partial payment of compensation by the Cross River State Government on its multi-billion naira deep seaport project is causing ripples in some host communities of Bakassi Local Government area of the State. The State Government was said to have paid some compensation through the Paramount Ruler of Bakassi, Etinyin
By Archibong Jeremiah CrossRiverWatch investigation has revealed that the Cross River State Governor, Sen. Ben Ayade lied about disbursement of 50 million naira only to the Bakassi Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). The investigation also revealed that not all the 52 flats were furnished, only the one used for photo op was fully furnished. It was
By CrossRiverWatch Admin There’s ability in disability – Chairman We can add value to governance – NAB The Chairman of Bakassi Local Government Area, Mr. Iyadim Amboni Iyadim has assured physically challenged indigenes of the area that his administration will carry everyone along to create a sense of belonging to all. Speaking while playing host
By Jonathan Ugbal The Paramount Ruler of Bakassi and Chairman of the Cross River state, Etinyin Edet Okon has said that the best way to tackle insecurity is to revert to traditional means used by forebears. The monarch stated this while addressing the Niger Delta Dialogue’s presentation and validation meeting of “The Reports on Insecurity