Section 22, 1999 Constitution says: “The press, radio, television and other agencies of the mass media shall at all times be free to uphold the fundamental objectives contained in this Chapter and uphold the responsibility and accountability of the government to the people.” Section 39: Every person shall be entitled to freedom of expression, including
The traditional role of journalism is an open book. To inform, educate and entertain. But there is also the watchdog journalism, which I personally prefer to refer to as ‘accountability journalism.’ This is a relatively newer dimension of the job in comparison to the traditional role, and the very kind of journalism that is unsettling.
By Jonathan Ugbal Cross River Governor, Benedict Ayade has suspended the Chairman of the State’s Internal Revenue Service, Mr. Akpanke Ogar. Also suspended is one of his numerous Special Assistants on Media, Ursula Agbor. These were contained in separate statements issued by his spokesman, Christian Ita on Wednesday which also disclosed that the State’s Auditor
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Mr. Christian Ita, Special Adviser on Media, Publicity and Chief Press Secretary to the Cross River State Governor, Sen. Ben Ayade has again issued strict warning to all Media appointees to stop speaking for the first citizen. Ita in a statement made available to our newsroom warned that anymore violation of this
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Media Network has been commissioned in Nigeria’s South-South, Cross River State. The commissioning of WASH Media Network in the State was the climax of a 3-day workshop in Calabar. Florence Oluohu, Abenmire Daniel and Archibong Jeremiah were inaugurated as Coordinator, Secretary and Treasurer respectively. Courses received by
By Patrick Obia Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) has vetted media organizations in the State, while denying the Association of Cross River Online Journalists (ACROJ) accreditation to cover Saturday, May 30th Local Government election. ACROJ had on 24th December, 2020 sent a letter to CROSIEC for accreditation, which was collected and signed by a
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 Archibong Jeremiah Reports that the Cross River State Governor, Senator Ben Ayade barred Government House Correspondents of selected media organizations from covering his activities have continued to generate reactions. The Cross River State Chapter Chairman, Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) Pastor Sunday Michael, has joined in cautioning the governor, not to bar any