by crossriverwatch admin The Presidential Advisory Committee on National Confab in its ongoing nationwide consultation will be holding an interactive session with stakeholders in Cross River and neighboring states in Calabar on Friday October 25, 2013. The interactive session is part of an ongoing nationwide process which began in Akure the Ondo State capital on
by crossriverwatch admin The Cross River State Government has expressed its expectation to see a drop from the present rating of 7.1% in HIV infection in the State as a result of its comprehensive control program of HIV in the State. The State Commissioner for Health, Professor Angela Oyo-Ita stated this in Calabar during the
by crossriverwatch admin The Cross River State government has denied that the Obudu Cattle Ranch was affected by the mudslide that rocked the tourist haven early in the week. According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Liyel Imoke, “The multi-billion Naira Obudu Ranch Resort was unaffected by the mudslide that occurred
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by crossriverwatch admin A Cross River State High Court in Calabar has issued a final warning to the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Attah Ochinke for failing to carry out the Court order to publish the report of the Dr. Ambrose Akpanika led Administrative Panel of Enquiry into the succession tussle for
by crossriverwatch admin The President, Unicem Host Communities Youth Forum, Comrade Paul Effiong has called on cement manufacturing company Unicem to live up their corporate social responsibilities. Comrade Effiong said this has become necessary owing to the hazardous effect of Unicem’s activities especially blasting in Akamkpa which has led to high rate of water pollution
by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State Carnival Ambassador, Mr. Sunny Neji, was recently conferred a chieftaincy title as Ntol Ashe 1 of Ekajuk, meaning King of Music in Ekajuk and Ogoja land by the Ekajuk Traditional Council. The Afro-high life musician, who is from Ogoja (Ishibori), was in his home town to celebrate the 50th
by crossriverwatch admin Residents have confirmed to CrossRiverWatch that a mudslide occurred in the early hours of yesterday at the foot of Obudu Mountain Resort which is preparing to host the world mountain race community in few weeks’ time. Over 15 persons are said to still be trapped in the mud while excavators provided by