By CrossRiverWatch Admin The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) over the weekend distributed relief materials to 1,112 households devastated by a windstorm that swept through four communities in Ikom Local Government of Cross River State. Ogomogom, Akorofono, Nkarasi and Abinti communities in Ikom Local Council bore the brunt of the windstorm, which pulled off roofs,
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State Governor, Sen. Ben Ayade has revealed that the ongoing Continuous Teachers Training Institute underway will be “world best”. The Governor yesterday said the institute located in Biase Local Government Area is to create the ‘nature and nurture’ impact that will be very inspiring and welcoming. Ayade who spoke
By Archibong Jeremiah Following the public outcry and criticism of the worrisome state of wood logging in Cross River State, the Governor, Senator Ben Ayade has warned those involved in the criminal activities to desist or face the full wrath of the law. Governor Ayade gave the stern warning during a recent security meeting in
Cross River State Governor, Sen. Ben Ayade is at crossroads over his political future, due to the crisis in the State chapter of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP). He has been considering defecting to the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) to remain relevant. The Nation Newspaper Correspondent Nsa Gill examines the intrigues, the overtures and
By Emmanuel Una, Vanguard News The Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial district, Dr. Stephen Odey has announced his preparedness to work for the development of the district and not cause division and hated among its people. Making the declaration in Yala Local Government Area while on a ‘thank you’ tour of the five Local
By Ada Wodu, Punch Newspaper Revenue-generating Ministries, Departments and Agencies in Cross River State which fail to meet their revenue targets will have their salaries withheld henceforth. The Auditor-General and Acting Chairman of the Cross River State Internal Revenue Service, John Odey, disclosed this at a meeting with representatives of the MDAs in Calabar the
By Patrick Obia The Cross River State chapter of the Young Progressive Party (YPP) has launched its “ballot revolution” campaign to sensitize residents on the need to participate in the electoral process and elect good leaders. The chairman, Comrade Anthony Bisong while launching the campaign in Calabar lamented that the current crop of political leaders
By Patrick Obia Priscilla Ojong, a 300 level Mass Communication student of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) who was feared missing, has shared a live video on Instagram as proof of life. A viral call to action by social media users, her course mates and well wishers had claimed that she has been