by crossriverwatch admin As expected, the Annual Senator Victor Ndoma Egba Scholarship Scheme today distributed 73million Naira to indigent students selected from Cross River Central Senatorial District with a promise that beneficiaries who do well in their academic pursuit are guaranteed employment after their one year youth service. The promise to get jobs for beneficiaries
by crossriverwatch admin Boarder communities in Biase, Obubra, Boki and Obudu Local government areas of Cross River state have called on government to provide them with more security and other social amenities in the Area. Representatives of the communities spoke with journalists when the Cross River State Boarder Community Development Commission led by its Chairman,
by crossriverwatch admin The incessant traffic congestion along Calabar- Odukpani highway mostly during mid week and some weekends has continued to bring untold hardship to both commuters and other users of the highway. The road which is the only entrance into Calabar, the capital of Cross River State was last Wednesday brought to a standstill
by crossriverwatch admin Bipam Bifefe, you stand taller than many institutions your age, O! How illustrious personalities long to attend, bowing to a sage, My beautiful Bipam Bifefe, celebrated with unseen grandeur, Like a mistress whose suitors are clouded in a mystical cage, I write for you a fond and Memorable page. But please accept
by crossriverwatch admin There is palpable tension among the health workers and doctors under the employment of Cross River State Government as indications have emerged that the restructuring in the just concessioned hospitals may soon commence. Governor Liyel Imoke had recently signed concession agreements with St. Luke Hospital to manage the General Hospital Obudu and
by crossriverwatch admin Growing up in Ogoja northern Cross River state is an experience, to say the least. It’s weird to say that I am neither pleased nor displeased with the way our diverse politics is heading, because the meaning of the word “weird” is hard to nail down. I am obviously female; I haven’t
by crossriverwatch admin The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Professor James Epoke has advocated the use of well researched herbal medicine to serve as better alternatives for curing nervous systems complications and other ailments in the African society. Speaking at the College of Medical Science lecture organized by the University, in Calabar, the
by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Professor Offiong Offiong has threatened to close down any school found to be breaching the hygiene policies of the State especially ‘in this era of Ebola’. He handed down the threat while speaking during a stakeholders meeting with teachers, parents and proprietors of private schools at