by crossriverwatch The United Nations General Assembly declared May 3 to be World Press Freedom Day or just World Press Day to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of the press and remind governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of expression enshrined under Article 19 of the Universal
by crossriverwatch admin One hundred and eight persons drawn from the fifty four wards of the Northern Senatorial District of Cross River State were on Wednesday inaugurated to serve in “Conversation Committees” of the Goddy Jedy Agba Campaign Organization. A similar inauguration ceremony held in Ikom, the Central Senatorial District same day while the inauguration
by crossriverwatch admin There are indications that the Cross River State governor, Senator Liyel Imoke may have finally made up his mind on who to succeed him in Peregreno House come 2015, on the platform of the ruling People’s Democratic Party, PDP. Highly placed sources in government have reliably informed CrossRiverWatchs that “the Governor after
by crossriverwatch admin Senator Victor Ndoma Egba, Nigeria’s Senate Leader has finally shed his calm and cool approach to political publicity which he has adopted over the years and decided to face issues head on by opening the doors to the plethora of projects facilitated by him to the six local government areas that constitute
by crossriverwatch admin Over three hundred and fifty residential and public buildings in Calabar, the Cross River State capital and surrounding suburbs were in the early hours of Monday ravaged by flood following heavy down pour that lasted for about six hours. Most of the residents including women and children were forced to spend the
by crossriverwatch admin One of the surest ways of ending the continuous insurgence of Boko Haram in Nigeria is by Nigerians from different faiths to unite and offer continuous prayers to Allah rather than pointing accusing fingers to any religion. Chief Imam of University of Calabar, and Missioner of Nasrul-Li- Fathi Society of Nigeria, NASFAT,
by crossriverwatch admin No fewer than six officers of the Cross River State Internal Revenue Service are standing trial for committing fraud and diverting public funds into their personal accounts. The acting Chairman of The State Internal Revenue Service, Dr. Peter Oti stated this while speaking with newsmen in Calabar recently. He said four of
by crossriverwatch admin For over three days the capital city of Cross River State has been in total blackout without electricity supply from the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company. Our reporters observed that there has been no power supply within the state capital of Cross River for over 3 days which has crippled many business