By Our Reporter In an usual show of encouragement, three secondary school students of Community Technical College, Ikot Effanga Mkpa and Government Technical College, Meyne avenue both in Calabar, Cross River State, have been given free admission into the Nigerian Association of Technology in Engineering (NATE). They trio include Master Williams Oju, Miss. Esu Ibia
By Ekong Okpa An attempt to broker peace between communities in Obubra urban of Cross River by member representing Obubra/Etung Federal Constituency Hon. Mike Etaba was distorted by irate youths of Owakande community in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River at the week end. The youths who are reportedly warming up for war against
By Our Correspondent Mr. Christian Ita, the Chief Press Secretary CPS to Governor Ayade has refuted online reports in some mediums (not CrossRiverWatch) that that is a cold war between his boss and his predecessor, Senator Liyel Imoke. In a statement issued in Calabar, Ita described the report as half-truth and the figment of the
By CrossRiverWatch admin Justice Ogbojo Ogar of Court 4, Calabar High Court has yesterday Wednesday 6th April 2016, granted bail to the accused 14 dismissed policemen of the Cross River State Anti-robbery Squad (SARS) standing trial for the murder one Maurice Derrick (DD) and 5 others. Delivering judgment on the defendants bail applications, after acknowledging
By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State capital Calabar has witnessed another flooding following heavy down pour Wednesday 6th April 2016. The rain which started around 2pm and ended few minutes to 4:30pm flooded streets like Ndidem Usang Iso Road By Rabana, Goldie by Target, Ekpo Abasi (CRUTECH Gate), WATT Market among others. A cross
By CrossRiverWatch admin The suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law, Professor Cyril Ndifon, who is presently on the run from operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC has approached the Calabar High Court to seek an injunction barring the anti-graft Commission from inviting or arresting him over investigation into allegations of rape and
By Our Correspondent The Joint Military Task Force Codenamed “Operation Scolombo” comprising of the Nigerian Army, Navy, Airforce, Police and the DSS personnel turned the NUJ press center, Calabar to a battle ground on Monday following sporadic shooting to scare journalists from freely choosing their preferred candidate during the rescheduled Union election. The Press center
By Our Correspondent Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River has reiterated the fact that one of his signature projects, the super highway will not in any way degrade but add great value to the environment of the state and Nigeria. Speaking while receiving the Head of Service of the Federation, Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita on a