by crossriverwatch admin In 2002, the International Court of Justice sitting in Hagues, Netherland delivered judgment over the dispute on the ownership of the oil-rich Bakassi Peninsular between Nigeria and Cameroon in favor of the latter. In 2008, Nigeria started the process of pulling out which was completed in 2012 with a Green Tree Agreement
by crossriverwatch admin Chairman of the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission, CROSIEC, Sir Patrick Otu KSM, has said that it is too early to judge whether he has rightfully performed his obligations as the State electoral umpire until another chairman takes over from him and conduct another election under the same circumstances which he
by crossriverwatch admin The Abi Local Government Council has been commended for effectively implementing the Primary Health Care mandate of the state within its ten council wards. The commendation was given recently by the State Representative of the United Nation Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF) Mrs Uduak Okon during the flag off of the Maternal New
by crossriverwatch admin The Cross River State Government has revealed that it has finalized plans to start dismantling illegal masts and also to penalize any telecommunications company found to have mounted the structure without approval. In a bid to actualize its objectives, the state government had set up a committee to conduct a structural integrity
by crossriverwatch admin There was jubilation yesterday when the National Conference overwhelmingly endorsed the recommendation for additional 18 new states nation-wide including Ogoja State. The National Judicial Institute (NJI) venue of the conference erupted in celebration soon after delegates voted in favor of the recommendation of the Committee on Political Restructuring and Forms of Government;
by crossriverwatch admin The Cross River State Government, under its rural development and poverty reduction program, has disbursed over N1.6 billion to some communities in the state. The disbursement is meant to help communities implement need-based micro projects that will contribute to the reduction of poverty and improve living standards. A release from the Cross
by crossriverwatch admin Following a strong law on wood logging for domestic fuel in Cross River State, residents in the state especially the rural dwellers have been forced to adopt the use of kerosene otherwise referred to as Dual Purpose Kerosene, for domestic uses. Thirteen years and still counting, consumers of the product are being
by crossriverwatch admin I was again present at Hon. Essien Ayi’s empowerment program for his constituents last weekend and I felt very sad about our circumstances in the Northern Senatorial District of Cross River State. It is no longer excusable, indeed it has become an embarrassment of immense proportion to continue to hear ridiculous excuses