By Raymond Ekemini The department of human anatomy and indeed the entire college of medical science of the University of Calabar was thrown into maximum jubilation following the elevation of Dr. Mrs Theresa Ekanem to the adorable position of a Professor by the University Senate Council. The elevation came as a surprise to many making
By Obaji Akpet The first London style double-decker fun tour bus has been launched in the Cross River State capital, Calabar by one of Nigeria’s foremost tour operation company, NovaRosta Ltd. It is the first of its kind to be launched in West Africa. The bus was first spotted by CrossRiverWatch at the Margaret Ekpo
By Mudiaga Afe The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Cross River State, Mr. Mike Igini, on Wednesday decried the non-collection of 261,416 Permanent Voters Cards by registered voters across the various local government areas of the state. He said it was worrisome that despite the huge publicity and mobilization carried out by the commission in conjunction
By Sylvia Etta Following the listing of Cross River state as one of the HIV endemic states by the National Action Committee on AIDS, NACA, the State Government says it plans to institutionalize a policy that will sustain the fight against HIV/AIDS in the state. Mr. Roy Ndoma-Egba, Special Adviser, Department of International Donor Cooperation
By Laureta Akpan Information reaching CrossRiverWatch indicate that at least five members of the Cross River State Executive Council, SEC will be leaving the council this week to concentrate on their election campaigns. The five which include Commissioners and Special Advisers from the northern part of the state who are eyeing the governorship are Mr.
By Tunde Eludini Nigeria’s U-17 team, the Golden Eaglets, are through to next year’s African U-17 Championships scheduled to take place in Niger Republic as the Eaglets thrashed their counterparts from Gabon 5-0 today, Saturday at the UJ Esuene Stadium in Calabar. The result was more than good enough for the Eaglets who only lost
by crossriverwatch admin A former Chairman of Obudu Local Government Council, Dr. Abu Undiandeye has called on Senator Benedict Ayade (PDP, Cross River North) to use his position to ensure that the entire Ogoja road is rehabilitated by the Federal Road Maintenance Agency, FERMA. While commending the Senator for initiating the repair work on the
By Raymond Ekemini Following the violence that rocked the election of the Students Union Government Executives in the University of Calabar last month, the school has announced that it is now set to re-conduct the botched election, but this time, online. Briefing the students at the first ever town hall meeting of the University, the