By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned the registered trustee of Micheno Multi-purpose Cooperative Society, Mr. Uno Michael Eke before Justice Simon Amobeda of the Federal High Court, sitting in Calabar, Cross River State, on a separate 74-count charge, for allegedly obtaining over N320 million (Three Hundred and Twenty Million)
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Governor Ben Ayade has made his first appointment. Hon. Martin Orim, has been returned as the Chief Of Staff to the governor. This is coming against speculations that Orim was going to be replaced but sources told CrossRiverWatch that “Orim had created a very seamless synergy with the governor already and changing
By our reporter There was so much excitement in the air as Eastside Sports Club, Calabar handed over the newly renovated Big Qua Health Center to the Director General Cross River State Primary Health Development Agency. Speaking at the occasion, The Chairman of Eastside Sports Club who is also the immediate past Special Adviser to
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