By Archibong Jeremiah The Paramount Ruler of the Efut Nation and Calabar South, His Royal Majesty, Muri Munene, Effiong Mbukpa has reiterated that the Efuts are not under the Efiks nor Quas as presumed by many but are equals. The rebuttal which was made recently in an interview with our reporter followed rounds of rumors
By Odey Ojeka Two young men from Utom Ijiman, Ugep in Yakurr local government area of Cross River State have been held for stealing fifteen pieces of timber on Christmas day, 25th of December 2015. The suspects, Eteng Nsoni and Junior popularly known as AKBC, who are both natives of Utom Ijiman, Ugep were caught
By Archibong Jeremiah The Special Adviser (SA) to the Cross River State Governor, Senator Ben Ayade on Job Placement, Mr. Ejemot Jesse has disclosed to CrossRiverWatch that 60% of Cross River youths are not employed. The SA who recently made the disclosure in an interview with our reporter maintained that the percentage according to the
By Jonathan Ugbal The Vai Vai Samba Band of Brazil Sunday, arrived Calabar, the Cross River Capital to participate in this year’s edition of the Carnival Calabar which over the years has earned the tag of Africa’s biggest street festival. Numbering about 30 and dressed in yellow tee shirts with the inscription “Terra Da Garoa
By Ogar Monday It was a gathering of literary minds earlier in the week at the Marina resort for the first ever Festival Poetry Calabar 2015 organized by Poets In Nigeria (PIN) and the Calabar Literary Society (CLS) to revive arts in this part of the country. The event which was well attended by poets,
By CrossRiverWatch admin Aides of Cross River state governor Benedict Ayade have had a bleak Christmas following the non payment of allowances and bonuses up till the eve of the yuletide. CrossRiverWatch’s gathered that the aides were lined up in front of the Chief Accountant, Alfred Mboto’s office, up until 6PM yesterday when he left
By Our Correspondent Cross River State governor, Senator Ben Ayade, has enjoined Christians to reflect on the import of Christmas brought about by the birth of our saviour, Jesus Christ and its redemptive hope to millions of Christians around the world. In a goodwill message by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Christian Ita, Governor Ayade
By CrossRiverWatch admin A new radio station, “Hit FM”, has commenced test transmission in Calabar. The station, which is the first private broadcast outfit in Cross River State, is conceptualised to deliver the best radio entertainment to the people of Cross River State and seeks to be Africa’s premier lifestyle radio station. Hit FM will