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Court Adjourns Journalists Trial To August 10 For Ruling

By Patrick Obia The case between the Cross River State Commissioner of Police against CrossRiverWatch Managing and News Editor, Archibong Jeremiah and Jonathan Ugbal has been adjourned to August 10, 2020 for ruling. Two witness of the Prosecution Counsel had given testimony in the case (MC/428C/19). The Counsel to CrossRiverWatch Managing and News Editor had made a no

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We Don’t Want It Reported – Cross River Commissioner For Education Walks Out Journalist From Ongoing Meeting

By CrossRiverWatch Admin Leave or stay – Commissioner for Education The Cross River State Commissioner for Education Mr. Godwin Amanke in an ongoing meeting with stakeholders in College of Health Technology Auditorium, Calabar, asked a pressman covering the event to take a walk as the State doesn’t want to be misquoted. The Commissioner, before making

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Salute To Cross River Online Media BY AGBA JALINGO

It is not true that it is obnoxious to toot your own horn or blow your own trumpet. Rather, if you don’t, some records will not be straight. That is why I will make this following statement. There is no other State in Nigeria, including Lagos and Abuja, that has a vibrant local media, especially

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BREAKING: Ayade Orders Arrest Of Civil Servants For Allegedly Leaking Information To CrossRiverWatch

By CrossRiverWatch Admin Governor Ayade orders arrest of top civil servants for allegedly leaking information to CrossRiverWatch. Suspects are currently detained at the anti-kidnapping and cultism unit, cultural center, Calabar. More details coming later.

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#RevolutionNow: Prosecutor’s Absence Stalls Trial Of Journalists In Cross River

By CrossRiverWatch Admin The trial of Jeremiah Archibong and Jonathan Ugbal over the August 5, 2019 #RevolutionNow protests stalled on Wednesday as the prosecutors failed to show up in Court. The duo who are the Managing Editor and News Editor of CrossRiverWatch respectively, were arraigned on August 7, 2018 after 49 hours in detention on

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When A Governor Becomes A Threat To Free Speech And Free Press BY AGBA JALINGO

My constant assertion that Cross River State Governor, Senator Ben Ayade is a threat to free speech and a free press in Cross River State has been challenged by some of his aides who also want me to proof my allegation with facts. The thing about this administration is that, in the same manner they

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Agba Jalingo: Governor Ayade Keeps Scoring Own Goals With The Police

Phone rings…. Hello, am I unto Agba Jalingo of CrossRiverWatch? Yes sir, you are. My name is Ajala, calling from Cross River State Police headquarters, Diamond Hill, Calabar. Ok. How are you and how can I help you sir? I was at your office this morning to invite you for questioning in our office but

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Ayade Must Not Muzzle The Media – CNPP

By Archibong Jeremiah  Reports that the Cross River State Governor, Senator Ben Ayade barred Government House Correspondents of selected media organizations from covering his activities have continued to generate reactions. The Cross River State Chapter Chairman, Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) Pastor Sunday Michael, has joined in cautioning the governor, not to bar any

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