by crossriverwatch admin CrossRiverWatch can authoritatively confirm that Dr. Godwin Iwatt, a lecturer in the University of Calabar, who was shot by suspected cultists in his office on May 6, 2014 is dead. Dr. Iwatt was confirmed dead about an hour ago at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital where he has been receiving treatment
by crossriverwatch admin The Managing Director Cross River State Tourism Bureau, Mr. Michael Williams has said that Aero Contractors will begin test flights to the Obudu Airstrip before the end of 2014. The Jamaica born technocrat revealed that some time ago the bureau purchased an aircraft and is been refurbished by Aero and when it’s
by crossriverwatch admin The President, National Association of Cross River State Students World Wide, NACRISS WW Comrade Philomina Agweye has expressed worries over acts of some undisclosed members of her union who she alleged pay courtesy visits and solicit for financial support in the name of the Union without her official approval and at times
by crossriverwatch admin The Executive Chairman of Abi Local Government council, Mrs. Edith Amadi has praised the leadership qualities of the Obol Lopon of Ugep and Paramount Ruler of Yakurr Local Government council, Obol Ubi Ujong Inah, describing him as a man of peace. Mrs. Amadi who was at the palace of the Paramont Ruler
by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State Governor Senator Liyel Imoke his Edo and Gombe States counterparts, Comrade Adams Oshiomole and Ibrahim Dakwambo respectively, have been announced as joint winners of the 2013 Zik Prize for Leadership. A statement signed by the Chairman, Advisory Board of the foundation, Prof. Jubril Aminu, said the three governors were
by crossriverwatch admin The U.S Marine Corps Africa, on Friday completed a three-week training for 100 Nigerian soldiers in amphibious and riverine warfare. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the training which started on April 17, and ended on Thursday was conducted at the Amphibious Training School (ATS), Calabar. The soldiers were trained
by crossriverwatch admin The People of Mbiabo Ikot Offiong who were ransacked by their Akwa Ibom State neighbours in the year 2000 have turned to God to seek remedy to their refugee status. In a solemn assembly held Tuesday at their temporary site at the Ikot Ekpo Housing Estate, Nine Miles, Calabar, the people prayed
by crossriverwatch admin As the 2015 political year approaches, political leaders in the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP have been urged to do the will of God and the decision of the people to avoid bloodshed prophecies in Cross River State. The Bishop and National Vice President of the Lutheran Church of Nigeria, Rt. Rev.