By Chika Mefor-Nwachukwu, The Whistler The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court introduced the Express-Affidavit System in 2023. This method of obtaining affidavits, the court said, is aimed at boosting transparency, efficiency, and speed, aligning with global best practices. The move also sought to safeguard litigants’ and court users’ interests, shielding them from exploitation by
By Kelvin Ololo The deplorable state of federal roads in Ogoja, Bekwarra, Yala, and Obudu Local Government Areas of Cross River State, have continued to be a major concern to motorists and commuters. The bad state of the roads has left many vehicles long-term or permanent patients in mechanic workshops. Speaking to CrossRiverWatch, one of
The Orthodox way of responding to signs of ill health is to first go and take a laboratory test of what the issue is. Secondly, you go to a health facility and the first person you see there is the nurse. The nurse takes your information and your vitals and prepares you to see the
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Management of the School of Nursing Science, Itigidi, Cross River State, has disclaimed allegations of massive extortion leveled against her by students and parents of the school. CrossRiverWatch had reported how some parents decried massive extortion in the school. In a letter addressed to CrossRiverWatch, the Provost of the School, Mrs.
By Fortune Erim Parents of students of Nursing Science, Ititgi in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River, have decried massive extortion in the school. Some parents and students who disclosed to CrossRiverWatch said the school management drives joy extorting from students. “There’s a lot of extortion and exploitation going on there, the school is
By Sylvia Akpan And Anita Otu The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu has sounded alarm bells on employment extortion unfolding itself in the state. The alarm was raised in a public service announcement signed by the Head of Service in the state, Obol Dr. Innocent Eteng, dated September 23, 2024, with reference
By Patrick Obia The Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of Police, Zone 6 Headquarters, Calabar, has frowned at the “unprofessional conduct” of some police officers who allegedly kidnapped and fraudulently extorted the sum of three million (3,000,000) from a victim. The AIG gave the directive in a press release made available by the Zone’s Public Relations Officer,
By Cali Town Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Godwin Amanke has confirmed the sacking of 12 secondary school principals, as well as the suspension of 6 others. Those affected were found to have perfected schemes through which several sums of money were extorted from unsuspecting students. Amanke who made this disclosure while speaking with journalists