By Archibong Jeremiah The city of Calabar, capital of Cross River state which prides itself as the Nation’s Paradise and tourism haven is of recent is facing huge erosion challenges. Recently, Ikot Nkebre Community in Calabar 8 Miles which houses two deadly ravines recorded some fatalities. An unidentified man drowned in the raven and two
By CrossRiverWatch admin Three officials of the Cross River state government revenue service have been arrested by the police in Calabar over allegations that an undisclosed amount of money is missing and may have been diverted by the officials. The allegations were contained in a report of investigation of the Ministries, Departments and Agencies MDAs
By CrossRiverWatch admin The Cross River State Judiciary has reshuffled judges in charge of some courts in the State. The information was contained in circular No. 1 of 2016 which was obtained by CrossRiverWatch. Part of the circular reads; “Following the appointment, swearing in and successful completion of induction courses by 3 newly appointed judges,
By CrossRiverWatch admin 10 Members of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB who staged a peaceful rally on May 30 at the Ikom Stadium calling for the creation of the Biafra have been arrested by the Cross River State Police command. CrossRiverWatch learnt that the police moved into their
By CrossRiverWatch admin Hilltop FC of Obudu have won the 2015 Cross River Football League after defeating Ekabokon Stars of Ikom 5-0 in their last match at the U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar. The club, which also defeated Akamkpa United 2-1 to top the league with six points from two matches, is closely followed by Akamkpa
By CrossRiverWatch admin The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has approved the redeployment of 61 senior officers of flag ranks in the Nigerian Navy including the Flag Officer Commanding, FOC of the Eastern Naval Command in Calabar, Admiral Babalola who has been replaced by Rear Admiral AS Abdulkadir. The change of
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By Jonathan Ugbal; Government House Correspondent The Cross River State government says it is seeking to strengthen ties with the Namibian government in order to create opportunities and comparative advantage in trade and commerce. The state governor, Senator Benedict Ayade made this known when he received a Namibian delegation led by the country’s High Commissioner