by crossriverwatch admin For his efforts in promoting culture and tourism in the state, Cross River’s illustrious son and Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Cross River’s most widely read online magazine, CrossRiverWatch, Mr. Agba Jalingo has been honored with the Media Man of the Year award. The award was presented to Mr. Jalingo by one of Cross River’s
by crossriverwatch admin No fewer than 350 officials of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps in Cross River State have been trained on arms handling and maintenance by the Nigeria Army. The state Commandant of NSCDC, Dr. Benito Eze, made this disclosure on Saturday during the corps’ staff cooperative society meeting in Calabar. He
By Bassey Inyang The Cross State Government yesterday presented cheques worth N 497.28 million 8,129.84 through the state Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (CRS NEWMAP) to four contractors for erosion intervention within Calabar Municipality as a partnership between it and the World Bank. Speaking before the presentation of cheques at the official launch of
by crossriverwatch admin The explanation of Governor Liyel Imoke through his Chief Press Secretary on the reason (s) why the Government of Cross River State is floating a N40 Billion Bond to re capitalize subsisting debts and not a fresh Bond to raise a fresh loan is wishy-washy, tenuous and unconvincing. It is a ruse!
by crossriverwatch admin As most citizens are aware, the Cross River State House of Assembly, yesterday passed into law a Bill seeking to approve the issuance of a Bond to the tune of 40Billon naira and related matters. I am not a close watcher of activities and proceedings of the CRSHA, but for those who
by crossriverwatch admin Honorable Ogar Douglas Ogar, Councilor representing Abo Ward, Boki Local Government Area in Cross River State has said that he has placed the car that was given to them by the state government for sale at a car shop at Marian Road in Calabar. Hon. Ogar in an exclusive interview with CrossRiverWatch
by crossriverwatch admin In what appears to be the fear of contracting the dreaded Ebola virus, there was low turnout of fans at the U.J. Esuene stadium, Calabar during the CAF AFCON, match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Devils of Congo this evening. Though, there was thorough screening to ascertain the state of
by crossriverwatch admin The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, TRCN has inducted 107 members in its first induction ceremony held in Calabar recently. The Cross River state Commissioner For Education, Professor Offiong Offiong admonished the inductees to abide by the ethics of teaching which he described as pertinent in all strides. The Commissioner who was