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How Mama Monica Ungie-Ato Agba Was Laid To Rest On Husband’s Memorial

By CrossRiverWatch admin The remains of late Mama Monica Ungie-Ato Agba, the mother of CrossRiverWatch founder and Editor-in-Chief, Agba Jalingo, was laid to rest on Friday March 18, 2016 in Bedia village of Obudu local government area amidst tears of joy. Mama Agba who passed away on February 12, 2016 was laid to rest following

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Over 90% Of Married Women Have Suffered Depression – TWIM, Calabar Based NGO

By Our Reporter The founder of the non governmental organization “The Woman In Me” (TWIM), Onyebuchi Oyeniyi says depression in marriages is a common occurrence amongst women especially in the African setting due to the prominent role they play. In an exclusive interview with CrossRiverWatch, Onyebuchi who is based in Calabar says she founded TWIM

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Project Financing Slowing Pace Of Work But We’re Focused – Victor Agwu, Cross River Special Duties Commissioner

By Jonathan Ugbal The Commissioner for Special Duties and Projects in Cross River State, Victor Agwu has blamed the slow pace of project execution on the dwindling allocation the state receives and current economic situation plaguing the country. “The economy worldwide especially in Nigeria is not in a good shape, therefore the financing of projects

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Mixed Reactions Trail State Government’s Decision To ‘Construct’ Akpabuyo Road

By Ushang Ewa The announcement by the Cross River State government that the Odukpani-Calabar road will be rehabilitated this year is generating mixed feelings amongst users of the road. The governor, Ben Ayade and Speaker of the State House of Assembly, John Lebo made this announcement while speaking at an event organized by the member

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FG Lauds Cross River Superhighway Project As Minister Visits Construction Site

By Our Correspondent The Federal Government has commended the Cross River State Government for embarking on the 260km superhighway project. Minister of Environment, Hajia Amina Muhammed gave the commendation when she led a team from her Ministry to the project site in Nsan, Akamkpa, recently. She lauded the state government for conceiving the project which

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Ayade Signs MoU With UAE Firm To Ensure 24-hr Power Supply In Calabar And Environs

By Our Correspondent Determined to ensure 24-hour power supply in the state, Cross State governor, Senator Ben Ayade has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SkipperSeil Limited of Dubai, United Arab Emirates to establish a solar farm in the state. The signing of the MoU was the highlight of a three-day Middle East Electricity

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CRUTECH Alumni To Embark On N200m Ultra Modern Center Project

By Kanjal Godshield The Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH) Alumni Association is set to embark on a 200 million Naira state-of-the-art alumni center to be situated at the Calabar campus of the institution. The National President of the Association, Mr. Eyam Abeng, who briefed journalists in Calabar on the proposed project, said the project

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