By CrossRiverWatch admin The dead body of a man believed to be in his 50’s has been found lying on the pedestrian path of Calabar road by Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC) Calabar, Cross River State. The man according to people around has been taking refuge there for some days now. Residents also said
By CrossRiverWatch admin A Dangote Cement truck yesterday at about 7:46pm crashed into 5 vehicles and a motorcycle at the Odukpani Junction, along Calabar – Ogoja express road leaving 24 injured and currently receiving treatment at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital. The truck with registration number ICT-11F-050 and with no plate number was fully
By Inyali Peter Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH) alumni association has expressed desire to partner the General Electric Global Growth and Operations (GE) in the proposed two hundred million (N200, 000 000) Alumni Center project. The National President of the association, Mr. Eyam Abeng stated this on Friday when he led a team of
By Ogar Monday The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) Chief John Oyegun, his South-South National Vice Chairman, Prince Hilliard Eta, Vice Chancellor University of Calabar Prof. Zana Akpagu and 40 others were Saturday conferred Chieftaincy titles in a glamorous event held in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. The occasion which
By Ogar Monday Motorist plying Mbok to Abouchiche axis of the Calabar-Ogoja road will soon heave a sigh of relief as contractors handling the rehabilitation of the road mobilized to site two years after the contract was awarded. The road has been rendered impassable for a long time, causing traffic gridlock and multiplying travel time
By CrossRiverWatch admin The Cross River State Security Adviser SSA, Mr. Jude Ngaji has told CrossRiverWatch that the expatriates who were kidnapped in Calabar and the two Nigerians who were also abducted along with them have been released early today (Sunday) morning. Ngaji who debunked claims that ransom was paid for their release also disclosed
By CrossRiverWatch admin BEING A TEXT OF HER ADMONITION TO MARK THE 2016 INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN CONFLICT. 19th June 2015, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 19th June of each year the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, in order to raise awareness of the
By Elijah Ugani The Cross River State Ministry of Health has presented the strategic health plan for 2016 – 2020 to stakeholders and partners in the health sector to provide leadership and direction, and to secure collaboration and buy-in towards ensuring the health system deliver quality services that are safe and responsive to Cross Riverians.