By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River Government has announced plans to hold a Media Literacy Education symposium for youths in the state with focus on social media management. The symposium will be organized in collaboration with the Association of Cross River Online Journalists (ACROJ) said the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs. Rosemary Archibong Tuesday
By Obeten Godfrey The Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Cross River State council, Mr. Victor Udu has commended the efforts of online media practitioners in the state which has aided in the fast dissemination of information and the improvement of the democratic processes of governance. Mr. Udu stated this on Sunday while speaking
By Odey Ojeka Online Journalists practising in Cross River State have been commended for enduring tasking and risky environments to report happenings in the state and sensitize residents. The commendation was given by the Paramount Ruler of Yakurr, Obol Ofem Ubana and the Obol Lopon of Mkpani, Obol Obono Okoi when some members and the
By Jonathan Ugbal The Paramount Ruler of Yakurr and Obol Lopon of Ugep, Obol Ofem Ubana has said that there is no vacancy in Peregrino House come 2019. The monarch stated this on Monday in Ugep while addressing some members of the Association of Cross River Online Journalists, ACROJ when they visited his Palace led
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Over the past few days, I have listened to several conversations focused on the Not Too Young To Run Bill recently passed by the National Assembly as part of the amendment to the constitution. This bill seeks to ensure that young people have a chance to use the best times of their
By Jonathan Ugbal The Association of Cross River Online Journalists says it will write the Nigerian Police Force over a bullet found in its Secretariat in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. A shot was fired into the office in May when Nigeria’s Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo who had visited the state, was about
By Ogar Monday and Ikwen Atuaka The Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Inyang Asibong has donated a television set to the Association of Cross River Online Journalist (ACROJ). “This will help you in your work,” said Dr. Asibong who was represented by an aide in the ministry, Nora Mkpanam. Receiving the television set,
By Jonathan Ugbal Calabar born Big Brother Naija housemate Bassey Ekpenyong was evicted Sunday from the show. Bassey polled a paltry 9.80 percent of the votes placing him fourth behind fellow housemates, Tboss, Bally and Debbie-Rise who were also up for eviction. A lively Bassey told host Ebuka that he has no regrets about his