By Richard Odu Dozens of men who were allegedly scooping premium motor spirit (pms) commonly known as petrol or fuel from a fallen tanker along the Calabar – Odukpani highway were on Friday afternoon roast to death after an explosion. It is unclear what caused the explosion but this reporter gathered that the tanker laden
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade has described as tragic the death of factional Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State, Dr. Matthew Achigbe as tragic. Ayade, in a statement signed by his spokesman, Mr. Christian Ita expressed sadness over Achigbe’s death. Achigbe, a retired permanent
As the decades roll by Memories tend to fade away Yesterday was October 19 Yet no newspaper headlines Recalled the terrorist event But, Deep down their hearts In the cozy opulence Of their “fortified” abodes Their consciences prick As the BOMB MEN Tin gods of yesteryears Await judgment day On 19 October, 32 years ago
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade has expressed deep shock and sadness over the death of former minister for environment, Mr. John Ogar Odey. Odey died in the early hours of Sunday in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates due illnesses relating to cancer. And, Ayade in a statement signed
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Cross River State governor, Senator Ben Ayade has described as shocking and devastating the sad news of the death of Honorable Stephen Ukpukpen, the lawmaker representing Obudu State Constituency in the House of Assembly. Governor Ayade, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Christian Ita said the
By Ushang Ewa Cross River State lawmaker, Honorable Stephen Ukpukpen (PDP Obudu) has died CrossRiverWatch authoritatively reports. Mr. Ukpukpen was confirmed dead on arrival (DOA) at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) about an hour ago. Sources say Mr. Ukpukpen had gone for routine exercise in the morning when he slumped and was rushed
By Jonathan Ugbash The remains of the late Paramount Ruler of Obanliku local government area, Uchua Moses Ashang will be buried by next week family sources say. Uchua Ashang died in 2017 and is said to have been one of the longest-serving monarchs in the South South region of Nigeria. And, his son and former
By Ushang Ewa The remains of Madam Adeline Ndoma-Egba, mother of the Board Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Senator Victor Ndoma Egba SAN, will be interred on Saturday, February 24, 2017 in Akparabong community in Ikom LGA, a statement from the family says. “We wish to kindly invite you to the burial of