by Our Editor The battle as to who becomes the next occupant of Peregrino House, Calabar, starting from May 29, 2015 is gradually becoming murky as the man who currently dictates the direction of political tides and his inner political arrow-heads are daily rolling out new tricks and intrigues from their inexhaustible bag of political
by Akpet Obaji The Country Director, Stepping Stones Nigeria, SSN, an NGO working in Calabar, Mr. Ian Harvey has disclosed to CrossRiverWatch that the Cross River State government has been of great support to his organization in their quest to bring education to vulnerable children in the state. Mr. Ian made the disclosure after his
by crossriverwatch admin There are indications that Cross River human rights lawyer and politician, Barrister Obono Obla will soon head to Court to challenge the decision of the Cross River State government to raise a 40Billion Naira Bond to recapitalize its debts. The Cross River State Bonds Development Law 2014 has generated a deluge of
by Monday Ogar The Secretary, Cross River State chapter of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Mr. Goddy Eta has declared that Sen. Liyel Imoke will play a major role and also have a say in who becomes the next governor of the state. Mr. Eta who was speaking at the inauguration of the State
by crossriverwatch admin Cross River born former Nigeria women’s coach Ntiero Effiom, who led the national side to their fifth straight African Women’s Championship title in 2006, has died after a brief illness in Cross River state. Effiom passed away on Tuesday in hospital after suffering a stroke, according to his wife. “He was a
by crossriverwatch admin It is not in doubt, the role that education plays as a catalyst for economic transformation and socio –political advancement; therefore, the need for any government to beam its’ focus on repositioning the sector cannot be over emphasized. From the basic formative level, which is the primary, through to the secondary stage
by crossriverwatch admin All is now set for the resumption of academic activities at the Institute of Technology and Management, ITM in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government in Cross River State, CrossRiverWatch can authoritatively report. The school had already conducted its first admission tests which held in Calabar and Lagos late last year. The initial date
by crossriverwatch admin Honorable John Gaul Lebo, member representing Abi State Constituency, in the Cross River State House of Assembly has disclosed to CrossRiverWatch in an interview that the 40 Billion Naira bond approved by the House was done without adequately informing members who are not in the leadership of the House. John Gaul said