By Ogar Monday A human right advocate and Executive Director, Witchcraft and Human Rights Information Network (WHRIN), Mr. Gary Foxcroft has called on the Cross River Sate Government, civil society groups and religious leaders to stop sitting on the fence and take decisive actions against the illegal branding of children as witches and their subsequent
By Our Reporter A non governmental organization, Obudu Primus Interpares, has donated an industrial sewing machine to facilitate the production of quality footwear to an old time shoemaker in Obudu local government area, Cross River State. “At Primus Interpares, we look to bring the solution, we want people to be part of the solution and
By CrossRiverWatch admin “The issue of waste management and disposal, quick win industries… will also be addressed”… Ben Ayade (June 1, 2015) “I cannot understand why the city is full of dirt while the governor’s route is always cleared. This cannot continue… This eyesore has an offensive odour and apart from that, it can affect
By CrossRiverWatch admin STRENGTHENING PHC SYSTEM * Establishment of CRSPHCDA * Appointment of 1st Director General of Cross River State Primary Health Care Development Agency – Dr. Betta Edu and Board Members. *Gazetted the CRSPHCDA law No 2 of 2011. * Developed the first Annual Operational Plan (AOP) for the Primary Health Care in the
By Archibong Jeremiah The Executive Director of Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), Mr. Auwal Musa Rafsanjani has called on Cross River journalists to focus their search light on the state of implementation of the Africa Union (AU) instruments in Nigeria. The CISLAC Executive Director represented by Austin Erameh, gave the charge during a media
By Our Correspondent As the nation commemorates 2016 Children’s Day celebration, Cross River State governor, Senator Ben Ayade has enjoined children not to lose hope in the country. Ayade gave the charge while addressing children at the U. J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar, venue of this year’s event with the theme: “Protect the rights of the
By Odey Ojeka A fire outbreak created panic among students and lecturers at about 11am today 27th of May, 2016, at the Cross River State College of Education, COE Akamkpa female hostel. CrossRiverWatch gathered that the fire started in the change-over switch at the hostel entrance and caused extensive damage to the building and property
By CrossRiverWatch admin Cross River State governor, Senator Ben Ayade today inaugurated 1500 Green Police volunteers. The governor charged the volunteers who were drawn from the three senatorial districts of the state to protect the forest holistically. He assured that none of the volunteers will earn less than N25, 000 monthly, pointing out that “your