by crossriverwatch admin Ex-Militants operating under the umbrella of Bakassi Freedom Fighters (BFF) have threatened to resume hostilities in the Bakassi Water Ways for allegedly being excluded from the ongoing Federal government amnesty training as well as the non-payment of monthly stipends. The ex-militants numbering over 100 staged a protest at the Government House Calabar
by crossriverwatch admin One of Nigeria’s headline rapper and musician, Okekechukwu, popularly known as “Nigga Raw” has donated to Mrs. Imoke’s Destiny Child project. Abia state born Nigga Raw as he is popularly known is undoubtedly Nigeria’s pioneer of rap lyrics in indigenous ‘Igbo Language’ and has been in the music industry for more than
by crossriverwatch admin The Director, Centre for Petroleum Energy Economics and Law, University of Ibadan, Prof. Adeola Adenikinju says he has heard that due to the unending problem of unstable power supply in the country, doctors at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, UCTH sometimes operate patients with light from their mobile phones. Prof. Adeola
by crossriverwatch admin The immediate past Flag Officer Commanding, Eastern Naval Command, Rear Admiral Joe Aikhomu has disclosed that shortage of small arms and ammunition as well as potable ballistics life-jackets, amongst others have been a major challenge to naval operations in the last one year. Rear Admiral Aikhomu, however said despite the challenge the
by crossriverwatch admin The much awaited arrival of the General Overseer of the Redeem Christian Church of God RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye got Calabar into a frenzy yesterday after his arrival at the Margaret Ekpo international airport, Calabar in company of Church officials aboard a private aircraft. Adeboye who was received at the airport
by crossriverwatch admin One of the leading tele-communications service provider, Airtel Nigeria, has demonstrated its commitment to primary educational development and the upliftment of underprivileged children by donating a borehole and academic learning materials to one of it adopted schools, Presbyterian primary school 2, Ediba,Abi Local Government Area in Cross River. Speaking at the school
by crossriverwatch admin Executive Members of National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, Akamkpa Local Government Chapter have passed a vote of no confidence on its Chairman, Comrade Elvis Enyam as contained in a letter to the Commissioner of Youths and Sports Development, Mr. Patrick Ugbe that was intercepted by CrossRiverWatch. The letter which was signed
by crossriverwatch admin As the preparation for the 2014 National Sports Festival continue to gather momentum, the host state of Cross River says all facilities including the indoor sports hall will be ready by August, 2014. The state Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Mr Patrick Ugbe stated this in his office after inspecting the