By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayadr has called for an international boundary patrol agency to curb the menace of transborder crimes which is currently plaguing the state. Ayade who said the agitation for secession in the republic of Cameroon which borders the state has had an impact on the
By Jonathan Ugbal A family of eight have died from suspected inhalation of generator fumes in Ikom local government area of central Cross River State. The octet are said to comprise of the father, mother and six children. A source said the parents went to get relief materials and NGN25,000 cash each on Thursday last
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade has said his award as the best performing governor on health in the south south region of the country is a victory well deserved. The award which is an official recognition from the World Bank, federal government and ThisDay Newspapers was presented to
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Information reaching CrossRiverWatch suggests that the Abonkib community of Obudu local government area and the Mbazerem community of Vandeikya local government area of Benue state will meet again to fine tune discussions in a bid to find lasting solutions to the issues that have caused both communities to war.
By Jonathan Ugbal A first time visit to Alifokpa-Yache community in Yala local government area will definitely trigger questions about the sincerity of past and present governments across the three tiers due to the almost impassable road network which is only about 20 kilometers in length. The community, mostly agrarian, produces large chunks of the
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The former Cross River Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Attah Ochinke has said lawyers from the state and neighboring Akwa Ibom should shelve the idea of contesting for the position of the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Ochinke who said this will not only promote injustice as it
By Kebeh Eteng: Agency Report Natives of Ukelle in Yala local government area of Cross River State and those of Izzi local government area of Ebonyi state on Tuesday, agreed to a ceasefire deal. This followed a meeting between both communities at the instance of both state governments. Youths and traditional rulers at the event
By Ogar Monday The Cross River State chapter of the Law officers officers Association of Nigeria (LOAN) has embarked on an indefinite strike, calling on the state government to implement the 1978 harmonization policy and to pay recently employed law officers their salary arrears. The association has lawyers in the ministry of justice as members