By crossriverwatch admin Despite her effort in taking empowerment beyond political boundaries and Stomach infrastructures, Ambassador Nkoyo Toyo, member representing Calabar/Odukpani Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives has said that her best is yet to come if given the opportunity to return to the lower chambers of the National Assembly on the platform of
By crossriverwatch admin The immediate past Chief of Staff to Governor Liyel Imoke, Dr. Alex Egbona who resigned recently to pursue his aspiration to represent Abi/Yakurr federal constituency in the Federal House of Representatives said his most challenging period as the Chief of Staff was “When the first election of my boss was annulled and
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