By Jonathan Ugbal The crisis rocking the Cross River judiciary may be far from over as that arm of government has been without a head for four days now. The last acting Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Eneji served out the second of his acting terms of three months on September 3, 2020. And, since then,
By Jonathan Ugbal A pastor (unnamed) was kidnapped Tuesday night in Calabar, making it the fourth reported abduction in less than a week in Cross River State. The kidnappers are said to have picked him up at Atu street in Calabar South Local Government at about 9:00PM in the night not far from where another
By Ushang Ewa Five members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in northern Cross River State have written the party’s screening committee for the senatorial and House of Assembly bye-elections seeking the disqualification of frontline aspirant, Dr. Stephen Odey. They are Linus O. Ulakom, Michael I. Okpako, Pius U. Ogede, Williams Ogede, and Odey Okputu.
By Jonathan Ugbal Former Aviation Minister, Oluwafemi Fani-Kayode verbally attacked a journalist, Mr. Eyo Charles during his trip to Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State, a video in circulation shows. Mr. Charles writes for DailyTrust Newspapers and, alongside a few other journalists, was invited by Mr. Ayade’s spokesman, Christian Ita for a presser with
By Anietie Akpan, The Guardian Newspaper Cross River State has set aside sum of N500 million as loan to farmers in preparation for post-COVID-19 era.The State Governor, Sen. Ben Ayade, disclosed this in Calabar at the inauguration of input distribution to farmers as part of palliatives against the COVID-19 pandemic. Ayade, who said this in
Today is August 22, 2020, exactly one year since I was abducted from my home to begin a treason trial I am still standing. I mark the anniversary by bringing you the chapter that recreates the drama that happened on that fateful day. ********************** Bright days are often a rarity during the raining season in
By CrossRiverWatch Admin AIG Joseph Mbu (rtd) has commended the new Cross River State Commissioner of Police, CP Jimoh Abdulkadir for the exemplary feat that he has displayed, barely two weeks of assumption of duties. Mbu who was compulsorily retired from The Force in July 2016 is challenging his retirement and the case is pending
By Edem Edem, Dailly Post Female footballers in Cross River State, the Pelican Stars have protested non-payment of their 14 month salaries. The players who laid wrappers at the gate of the Governor’s office vowed not to leave the gate until they are paid. Captain of the team, Miss Hodo Williams who spoke to this