By Elijah Ugani: Health Correspondent No fewer than 200 victims of the 2018 flood victims in Cross River State have received relief materials from the Nigerian Red Cross Society. Presenting the materials to the flood victims in Calabar at its Office, the National Coordinator, Restoring Family Links, Mrs. Angela Francis said the donation was in
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent, David Nsa and Philip Agba Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade is mulling sustainable solutions to the epileptic power situation faced by residents via the introduction of LED street lighting, embedded generations among other options. Mr. Ayade disclosed this while on routine inspection of projects in the southern senatorial
By Jonathan Ugbal Information reaching CrossRiverWatch suggests that Chief Godwin Takus who won the State House of Assembly primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Obanliku has died in a ghastly motor accident. Mr. Takus is said to have left for Abuja after his primaries and departed for Abuja immediately but was involved in
By David Nsa Hon. Savior Nyong has accused the Federal Government of violating section 12 of the 1999 constitution as amended by ceding a part of Bakassi to Cameroon. Speaking to CrossRiverWatch TV crew in Calabar, the former Commissioner for Transport and Marine, now aspiring to represent Calabar South/Akpabuyo/Bakassi in the House of Representatives went
By Jonathan Ugbal and David Ogbudu Following the razing of six people in three local government areas of Cross River, the police command in the state has warned residents to stop taking laws into their hands. One person was burnt at Ikom, one found dead in Calabar Municipal and four were also roast in Calabar
By Efa Sunday Peace is swiftly drifting apart in Abasi Obori Community of Calabar South Local Government Area, Cross River State as some youths are at logger heads with a Community leader over who becomes the Community Liaison Officer (CLO) for the Adam Duke/Abasi Obori Lane and Ravine project by NDDC. The aggrieved youth’s alleged
By CrossRiverWatch Admin It is indeed another landmark achievement of Senator Professor Ben Ayade’s administration. It is very symbolic and historic to many students of history. Many may not remember that during the struggle for the unification of this country when the Nigerian troops attempt to capture the then Calabar in 1967 their entry point
By Odey Ojeka Fourth term federal lawmaker, Honorable Bassey Ewa (PDP Abi/Yakurr) has declared his intention to run for the position of the Senator representing Cross River central senatorial district. Mr. Ewa made the declaration when he visited the Obol Lopon of Ugep, Obol Ofem Ubana in his palace yesterday in Yakurr. Accompanied by the