By Ogar Monday; House of Assembly Correspondent Following the recent kidnappings of Igbo indigenes in Cross River State, delegates of Abia origin under the auspices of Nzuko Ndi Abia have called on the house of assembly in the state to make laws that will tackle the menace for good. The socio-political group made this call
By Inyali Peter Following the recent protest by youths of the host communities alleging neglect, Lafarge Africa has flagged off a training program for over 50 youths in the 10 neighbouring communities of Mfamosing plant of the company. The communities, Akansoko, Akwa Ikot Effanga, Abiati, Mbobui, Ekong Anaku, Diamond, Essien town and Kasuk had recently
PHONE THEFT: Boy Gets Burnt After Landlord Pours Hot Water On Him By CrossRiverWatch Admin Odukpani: A boy, Daniel Edet Inyang is currently receiving local treatment for what seems like second degree burns in Atan Ete Mbakara village in Odukpani local government area following the alleged pouring of water on him by his landlord. Findings
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Association of Online Media Practitioners of Nigeria (AMPON) may soon berth in Cross River State following the indication of interest of some online media practitioners in the state to join the body after an inaugural meeting held in Calabar where pro tem leaders emerged. This information was contained in the minutes
By Archibong Jeremiah CALABAR MUNICIPAL: The body of a young man and notorious kingpin simply identified as Papa and Morino Monday, was found dead along Parliamentary Extension Calabar, the capital city of Cross River State. The body as observed by this reporter, bears a lot of machete cuts mostly on the head and trunk region,
By Jonathan Ugbal Photographs obtained by CrossRiverWatch from some parts of Cross River suggests that the state government has begun minor intervention works on two federal highways in the state in a bid to alleviate the plight of motorists plying the routes. Sources say very bad spots in the Iwuru and Adim axis of the
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The nomination of former senate leader, Victor Ndoma-Egba for the position of chairman of the board of NDDC by President Muhammadu Buhari has been commended and described as a right choice by former governor of Cross River State, Clement Ebri. Ebri, a member of the All Progressives Congress Board of Trustees disclosed
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Again, President Muhammadu Buhari forwarded Okoi Obono-Obla’s name to the senate as a nominee for the position of non-executive commissioner representing the south-south geo-political zone in the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) Tuesday in Abuja. This was revealed in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity,