by crossriverwatch admin The ready help of a famous elephant hunter led to the rise of the Hausa quarters in Ikom, Cross River State. The great hunt. It began as a hunt for Elephants. Today, 160 years on, one cannot see elephants in the area, but the story itself is elephantine in many ways. In
by crossriverwatch admin A group of youths from Ikom 1 State Constituency have registered their protest against their representative in the State House of Assembly, Hon Agbiji Mbeh Agbiji over what the group described as poor representation and high handedness of the legislator. The youths numbering over hundred under the Name ‘Olulumo for Ikom’ displayed
by crossriverwatch admin Senator Liyel Imoke, the Cross River State governor has said he owes no one apology for supporting Owan Enoh, the member representing Etung/Obubra Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. Senator Imoke stated this in Ikom, Central Senatorial District as the Rep. splashed 100 Million naira to empower his constituents last Saturday.
by crossriverwatch admin As part of effort by his administration to ensure potable water for the citizenry, the Cross River State Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke yesterday commissioned the first phase of the Ikom Water Scheme valued at N5.5 billion. Performing the commissioning, Imoke revealed that the scheme which will be managed under a Public Private
by crossriverwatch admin If you’re driving through Ikom, CRState, and happen to stop by Total Filling Station at 4 Corners to re-fuel, you are most likely to see this man, who’ll readily solicit for alms. Like the Jamaican Reggae man of the late 70s, U-Roy, or the famed “Mountain Man” of Obudu Ranch Resort, he
by crossriverwatch admin The once narrow and impassable road to Akparabong, the home town of the Nigerian Senate Leader, Victor Ndoma Egba is wearing a new look due to the burial of his late father, Justice Emmanuel Takon Ndoma Egba. Some respondent who spoke to crossriverwatch thanked the Senate Leader for reconstructing the road. The
by crossriverwatch admin On Saturday 22nd of February, 2013, the body of a gentleman, legal luminary and a pioneer in many respects, Justice Emmanuel Takon Ndoma Egba (OFR) would in Akparabong , Ikom in central Cross River State be laid to rest even as his spirit lives on. Born on the 28th of August, 1928
by crossriverwatch admin In line with its policy to develop young athletes right from secondary school and promote sports activities especially at the grass roots, the Cross River State Government is building two stadiums in Ikom and Ogoja Local Government Areas of the State. Briefing members of the National Good Governance Tour on Monday in