By Patrick Obia The Basic Rights Counsel Initiative (BRCI), a non-profit organization, has applauded the Executive Governor of Cross River State, Senator Ben Ayade for assenting to the Cross River State Child Rights amendment bill, 2023. Governor Ayade on Monday, May 22 2023 assented to the bill which sought to repeal the Child Rights Law
By Archibong Jeremiah CrossRiverWatch has exclusively obtained an audio conversation between Hon. Patrick Uguge and his ward (name withheld) after he allegedly raped her. The incident occurred in mid-April 2023 in Ogoja. Hon. Uguge was arrested by the Police a few days ago following a complaint by the Basic Rights Counsel Initiative, BRCI. In the
By Archibong Jeremiah A Special Adviser to Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State, Mr. David Ayoka Atim has frowned at a news report alleging that Hon. Patrick Uguge allegedly raped his ward. Men of the Nigeria Police arrested Hon. Uguge yesterday for allegedly rapping his ward following a complaint by Basic Rights Counsel Initiative,
By Archibong Jeremiah Men of the Nigeria Police have arrested one Mr. Patrick Uguge for allegedly rapping his ward. Mr. Patrick, a former member of the State House of Assembly, from Ogoja was arrested following a complaint against him by Basic Rights Counsel Initiative, BRCI to the State Commissioner of Police. He was arrested for
By Sylvia Akpan Basic Rights Counsel Initiative (BRCI), a not-for-profit organization based in Calabar has called for a secured future for children as the world marks the 2023 International Day for Street Children. The International Day for Street Children is commemorated on April 12th every year to acknowledge the strength and resilience of street children
By Patrick Obia A Non-Governmental Organization – Basic Rights Counsel Initiative (BRCI) has ended its five days training of pastors of various churches in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State, on how to stop witchcraft accusations. The five days theory and practical exercises commenced on Monday 13th to Friday 17th March with various
By Patrick Obia A non-profit making organization based in Calabar, Cross River State capital, Basic Right Council Initiative (BRCI) has commenced a five-day training of Pastors of various churches in Odukpani LGA of the State on ways of ending children and adults witchcraft accusations. Held at Assemblies of God, Adiabo, Odukpani Local Government Area, Co-founder
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Missing six years old girl, Esther Richard Okon has been found on the street of Calabar metropolis. She was found around Essien Town Junction yesterday, January 16, 2023, by 10 pm. She was rescued by a good Samaritan who reported the case to Hit 95.9FM, Calabar, and Basic Rights Counsel Initiative (BRCI).