by crossriverwatch admin The Conference of Cross River State Professionals has called on delegates from Cross River State to the ongoing national conference to reopen the issue of conducting a referendum for the people of Bakassi to determine whether they want to go to Cameroon, stay in Nigeria or become a nation of their own.
by crossriverwatch admin “There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice. But there must never be a time when we fail to protest” –Elie Wiesel I wish this great scholar had my dear beloved Cross Riverians in mind when he made this statement, the present political dimension in the state as we
by crossriverwatch admin Yesterday an elderly man who seemed lost was found by residents of Inyang Ekeng Street, Calabar South, Cross River State. The man who gave his name as Mr. Eno-Obong Nathaniel a native of Akpabuyo was found at about 9:41am yesterday Wednesday sleeping in the farm of the first victim of the attempted
by crossriverwatch admin The problems associated with drugs distribution channels to various government owned hospitals in Cross River State has been described as unacceptable and inimical to the service delivery of the health care program of the state government. State commissioner for health, Professor Angela Oyo-Ita stated this during the inauguration of the logistics coordination
by crossriverwatch admin INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Cross River State Barrister Mike Igini has called on relevant stakeholders, particularly the Media to support the commission in its drive to commence mass voter education to sensitize the electorates on their rights and responsibilities as 2015 general elections get close. Speaking with newsmen at the retreat
by crossriverwatch admin The Cross River State deputy governor, Mr Efiok Cobham has given details of how he in 1986, when he was a corp member posted to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, led a protest of over 200 Corps members to address the then NYSC State Director Alhaji Hamza Abdulahi over what he called
by crossriverwatch admin The national under-17 male football team have arrived in Calabar, Cross River for their closed door camping ahead of the African U-17 Championship qualifier, an official has said. A statement by the team’s Media Officer, Morakinyo Abodunrin, in Abuja on Sunday said the players and officials were gradually settling down at their
by crossriverwatch admin The Executive Governor of Cross River State, Senator Liyel Imoke has challenged corporate bodies in Nigeria to forward their terms, for partnership with government in the development of sports in the country. Speaking at a forum with corporate Nigeria yesterday in Lagos, the Governor, whose state is hosting the 19th National Sports