From the fits and starts of intervening Civilian and Military rule of decades past, democracy finally settled and stabilized in Nigeria in I999. Since then, to present day it has been unbroken civilian rule. It is therefore a given and common sense that when Cross Riverians talk of ZONING OF THE GOVERNORSHIP OF THE STATE,
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Professor Florence Obi has assumed office as the 11th Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Calabar. Professor Obi emerged VC elect on September 10, 2020 beating 12 other contestants. A professor of special needs education, She is the first female VC of the institution since its establishment 45 years
By Ushang Ewa As residents of Calabar, the Cross River State capital continue to count the losses suffered between 23rd and 24th October 2020 following massive looting and destruction of properties, more condemnations have trailed the looting. The Cross River State Public Advisory Committee, a project implementation arm of the Niger Delta Dialogue in a
By Patrick Obia Eight people on Tuesday had a close shave with death in Calabar, the Cross River State capital after a tree branch broke off from its trunk, landing on the mini bus which they were in. The mini bus was conveying seven passengers along the Murtala Mohammed Highway when the incident occurred at
Cross River State birthed Akwa Ibom some 30 years ago. As someone who moved to Calabar at about that time, I have been opportuned to watch the gradual weaning and subsequent growth process of Akwa Ibom State in the years that followed and I must confess that it has been commendable especially from the turn
My thumbs-up to the Cross River Online Media, generated unusual responses and from some very unusual quarters too. Little did I know that those innocent thoughts pierced facades and did more than little to whom it may concern and I did not see it coming in that shape. While a majority found the thoughts warming,
By CrossRiverWatch Admin A former Governor of Cross River State, Mr. Donald Duke, has joined other Nigerians to declare support Operation Amotekun with a warning that South-West Governors must ensure the personnel are well trained. According to Duke, State Governments can establish their own security outfit in a true federal system, adding that community policing
By News Agency of Nigeria Former Governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke has described Leader Olumba Olumba Obu (OOO) of the Brotherhood Cross and Star as an exemplary leader with good leadership qualities. Duke disclosed this in Calabar while presenting a key note address at the maiden edition of the Public Lecture held in