The ongoing and prolonged strike action in Cross River State by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN and especially the propriety of the strike is now a subject of litigation. I am conspicuously aware of the suit No. FHC/CA/C5/67/2015 before the Federal High Court, FHC sitting in Calabar; the matter is “sub judice” and
By Jonathan Ugbal A former senatorial aspirant in the northern senatorial district under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Ray Ugba Morphy says the stigma faced by patients and families of people suffering from infectious diseases needs to stop. Ugba Morphy who describes himself as a mystic is also the Chairman, Editorial Board
By Ekemini Raymond Water is one of the basic amenities of life, and is very essential for the survival of living things on the surface of the earth, both plant animals. This valuable natural resource has numerous uses, both directly or indirectly to man, and his environment, ranging from drinking, bathing, washing and cleaning. Despite
By Thompson Idagu Yeche Angry youths yesterday set a group of armed robbers ablaze in Okuku, Yala local government of Cross River State. Withnesses at the scene told CrossRiverWatch that, the three suspected robbers who were armed with locally made pistols, waylaid traders from the popular Okuku market and dispossessed them of money and other
By Archibong Jeremiah The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Cross River University of Technology, CRUTECH chapter has suspended its over 6 month’s old strike. This was made known exclusively to CrossRiverWatch by the Chairman of ASUU in CRUTECH, Mr. Steven Ochang via a phone conversation. According to him, the industrial action was suspended after
By CrossRiverWatch admin Cross River State Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke, has approved the appoint of seven new permanent secretaries in the state civil/public service. Those favored by the new appointments according to a release signed by the Secretary to the State Government Dr.Tom Ogar, are; Timothy Akwaji, Nimka Takon, James Odock, Takon Asu Takon, Effiom
Out-going Senate Leader, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba is a consummate politician, who as Leader of the Senate for four years, managed the affairs of the upper legislative chamber with decorum and candour. However, in spite of his brilliant performance at the Senate, he alleged that his state governor, Lyle Imoke refused to accept having him return
Tinapa, the Cattle Ranch, International Convention Center, Monorail, Airport Bypass and many more. These are all products of an economic development paradigm dominant among policy makers in Cross River State in the past 16 years. The thinking is, these massive investments will create jobs, establish Calabar as tourism Capital of Nigeria, and improve the general