By CrossRiverWatch admin Over three hundred hectares of cocoa farms in Obudu Local Government have been invaded by caterpillars popularly known as ‘Okiro’ insects. The insects, which were in multitude ate up the leaves of cocoa and infested the pods as well as other economic trees such as plums, bush mango, kolanuts and avocado. The
By CrossRiverWatch admin The Federal Government has lauded Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State for his foresight to embark on the construction of the Bakassi Deep Seaport, describing it as a worthy venture that will impact positively on the economic life of the country. Chairman, Steering and Implementation Committee for the deep seaport and
By Ushang Ewa Information reaching CrossRiverWatch suggests that the management of the state owned Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH) has placed a ban on Tricycle operators within the varsity’s premises. The ban according to sources will begin Wednesday, June 29, 2016 with sources citing security reasons as the cause for the ban which one
By Bassey Inyang A man suspected to be impersonating the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Peter Akpanke, and two of his accomplices, Rufus Awu and Charles Ikpeme, have been arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) in Calabar, Cross River State. Investigations revealed that the trio were arrested at the weekend in
By CrossRiverWatch admin The dead body of a man believed to be in his 50’s has been found lying on the pedestrian path of Calabar road by Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC) Calabar, Cross River State. The man according to people around has been taking refuge there for some days now. Residents also said
By CrossRiverWatch admin A Dangote Cement truck yesterday at about 7:46pm crashed into 5 vehicles and a motorcycle at the Odukpani Junction, along Calabar – Ogoja express road leaving 24 injured and currently receiving treatment at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital. The truck with registration number ICT-11F-050 and with no plate number was fully
By Archibong Jeremiah The city of Calabar, capital of Cross River state which prides itself as the Nation’s Paradise and tourism haven is of recent is facing huge erosion challenges. Recently, Ikot Nkebre Community in Calabar 8 Miles which houses two deadly ravines recorded some fatalities. An unidentified man drowned in the raven and two
By Inyali Peter Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH) alumni association has expressed desire to partner the General Electric Global Growth and Operations (GE) in the proposed two hundred million (N200, 000 000) Alumni Center project. The National President of the association, Mr. Eyam Abeng stated this on Friday when he led a team of