by crossriverwatch admin Staff Adviser of the University of Calabar, UNICAL Chapter of Nigerian Union of Campus Journalists, NUCJ, Mr. Effiong Eyo has described the resurrection of the union’s Monthly Newspaper “Campus Lens” as one stride worthy of accolades. He gave this commendation at the maiden NUCJ UCC Final Year Send-Forth 2014/Launch of the Campus
by crossriverwatch The United Nations General Assembly declared May 3 to be World Press Freedom Day or just World Press Day to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of the press and remind governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of expression enshrined under Article 19 of the Universal
by crossriverwatch admin Following the large scale irregularities that characterized the ward congresses in Cross River State, the All Progressives Congress, APC, has ordered the postponement of the state congress in Cross River state. Announcing the postponement of the congress at a stakeholders meeting in Calabar, last Friday, Chairman of the state congress committee, Dr.
by crossrivrwatch admin The Cross River State College of Education, CRSCOE Akamkpa has matriculated 2,320 students in her 5th matriculation ceremony. The matriculation ceremony which took place on Wednesday at the college field was graced by several dignitaries. The new Provost of the institution, Dr. James Bassey Ejue while speaking described the event as shared
by crossriverwatch admin Young Entrepreneurs are set to emerge from the Cross River North Senatorial District as fifty persons sponsored by Sen. Ben Ayade the senator representing the Cross River North District have passed out of an accelerated enterpreneursship traning from the Central Bank Enterprenurship Development Center in Calabar. The intensive Entrepreneurship training which started
by crossriverwatch admin The Senate Leader, Victor Ndoma-Egba (CRS-PDP), says he will seek the mandate of his constituency and party for a fourth term in the Senate in 2015. He said his state and constituency stand to lose if he is not returned. Mr. Ndoma-Egba, who represents Cross River Central Senatorial District, made this known
by crossriverwatch admin www.CrossRiverWatch.com, a strictly Cross River State specific content news portal which commenced publishing in 2012 has grown over the months to become the biggest online news platform in the state. Since, August 27, 2012 when the portal debuted, the sometimes controversial platform has consistently strived to maintain a great deal of independence
by crossriverwatch admin The national sports festival 2014 also tagged “Paradise Games 2014” which coincides with the centenary celebration of Nigeria’s amalgamation promises to be the best Nigeria has ever seen. Governor of Cross River State Senator Liyel Imoke has asserted as a matter of fact, that Nigerians are bound to witness the “best National