By Ekemini Raymond The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. James Epoke, has led other principal officers of the University community to pray for the repose of the soul of Prof. Martins Andor Isika, who passed on some weeks ago. The farewell mass, which was held at St. Pauls Parish of the University
By Jonathan Ugbal To keen observers of Students Unionism in Cross River State, protests, botched plans, accusations of financial recklessness, name calling and ‘nato’ (slang for thwart) has been the order for some time now. The most recent been the botched planned inauguration of the new Executives of the National Association Of Nigerians Students Joint
By Sylvia Etta The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Stephen Oru, on Thursday, said that the ongoing expansion of the East-West road would cost one billion dollars (about N165 billion). Mr. Oru disclosed this in Calabar, Cross River State, during the graduation ceremony of the 2nd Batch of participants of the Identify, Train and Engage
By Cosmos Obi The National Director General of Standard Organization of Nigeria, SON Dr. Joseph Odumodu has enjoined Cross Riverians and Nigerians at large to patronize and promote made in Nigeria goods. He made the call in Calabar at a one day sensitization rally organized by the organization where he urged Nigerians to be condescending
By Aplefe Ojong The popular Zoo Garden relaxation spot (former Calabar Zoo) at the heart of the city is now overgrown with weeds. A visit by CrossRiverWatch to the hitherto most patronized outdoor spot for people having occasions such as weddings, birthdays party among other events has been deserted. The entire area is now overgrown
By Monday Ogar The Cross River state Ministry of Social Welfare and Community Development on Thursday joined the rest of the world to commemorate the United Nations International Day of the Elderly in Calabar. The day was marked with a program organized by the ministry to celebrate the elderly and aged in the state. Speaking
As part of activities marking the 2014 Independence Day celebration, the Cross River State Government, Wednesday honored four of its outstanding citizens who have distinguished themselves in their chosen fields of endeavor and subsequently contributed to the development of the state. Those honored were Chief Owali Ilem, for his Industry, Prof. Etetim Etim Asuquo, Humanitarian
By Cosmos Obi Students of the Department of Visual Arts who just graduated from Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Cross River State University of Technology, CRUTECH and are awaiting the Nigeria Youth Service Scheme, NYSC mobilization, last Tuesday protested against the delay in mobilizing them after all the school requirements including fee clearance have