Congratulations on your Second Term Inauguration, Your Excellency, Gov. Ayade Benedict. I wish you the best in your second term. More wins! That said, I like to bare the minds of Cross Riverians on a few issues of concern and hope that you read this short note of mine. First issue of concern to most
By Philip Agba and Margaret John We The People, (a Civil Rights Organization that focuses on various forms of atrocities committed in the society and the prevention of these atrocities), has marked the National Day of Mourning 2019 in honor of victims of violent killings in Nigeria. The event took place on Tuesday in Calabar,
By Patrick Obia It was scary afternoon at popular Watt Market today as officials of the Cross River State Department of Public Transportation (DOPT) and traders clashed with traders over road side trading. The scene started when a trader tried to struggle his goods with the task force, who were trying to seize the goods
By Jonathan Ugbal The wife of Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State, Dr. Linda Ayade on Monday cautioned youths against indulging in substance abuse during an interactive session with secondary school students as part of activities to mark the 2019 edition of the Children’s Day celebration. The session had students from four secondary schools;
By Efa Sunda Calabar Rovers Football Club has thrashed Ekiti United FC to a 3:0 win to secure them a third place in the Nigeria National League (NNL). The duo teams played today at the U.J Esuene stadium with the three winning goals pouring in at the first half. Jonathan Alukwu scored the first and
By Efa Sunday and David Nsa Mr. Victor Dan Udu of Ministry of Information has been returned as Chairman, Nigerian Union of Journalist (NUJ) Cross River State Council. At the inauguration ceremony which held at Ernest Etim Bassey Press Centre, Calabar, Udu was returned along side, Mr. Oka Ibor of Chronicle Newspapers, Mr. Edem Edem
By Patrick Obia A 200 level Student of the department of Guidance and Counseling, faculty of Education, Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH) Calabar Campus, Ugbe Dominic, yesterday Friday 10th May, 2019 lost his life in a pool party. The pool party which was said to be hosted by his department took place at Jacaranda
By Margaret John Senge Menge Events (SME) is set to host over 20 comedians and musicians in this year’s “Urban Comedy Fest”. The event is slated to take place on Saturday 18th May at The Dome, Municipal Garden, Calabar. Artistes such as Prof. Aboki, Last Prophet, Who Kes, Koboko, Mc George, Gen. Odey, Okpo Records,