By Archibong Jeremiah, House of Assembly Correspondent The member representing Odukpani State constituency in Cross River State House of Assembly Hon. Akiba, Bassey Ekpenyong has applauded the Speaker of the Assembly, Hon. John Gaul Lebo for what he described as his legislative direction aimed at bridging the gap between Cross Riverians and the legislature. Hon.
By Paul Gidiongs Miss Abobi Helen Ekaya, 19, is an indigene of Yala Local Government Area, Cross River State. The soft-spoken and intelligent 200 level student of Mass Communication in the Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH) recently opened up on why she is contesting for Miss Africa 2015, a beauty pageant to be hosted
By Thankgod Inyang Voluntarism in blood donation has been described as a service to humanity that has saved countless number of lives through an empirical system showing the real brotherly love by donating blood with no harm leaving the donor enjoying several health benefits and other incentives in maintaining a good lifestyle. Okanga Ngim, the
Family In The Church I was shocked at last week’s response from my readers, It’s amazing how we take things for granted. I couldn’t believe how many people wrote telling me about their experiences and particularly in the place where they were supposed to feel the safest. Today it’s the Church. Mrs. Chuks (real name
Cross River is always on my mind. Her people are unique, her culture is rich, and her admirers are many. In much of our history, we have often been taken for-granted, and some have called us names. Our people are loyal followers. Sometimes we follow without questions. In some cases, we align with specific political
By Our Correspondent Cross River Students in tertiary institutions have been told to maximise opportunities provided by the Enterprise Development Center (EDC) Calabar so as to be armed with strategic knowledge and training critical to their wellbeing. Speaker of Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon John Gaul Lebo gave the charge in Calabar recently
By Our Correspondent Cross River State governor, Senator Ben Ayade, yesterday, reassured investors of the peaceful and calm nature of the state, intimating that the feat would not be compromised for business to thrive. Ayade stated this at the Ikang water front in Bakassi Local Government Area, as part of proactive measures to check criminal
By Ushang Ewa Reports reaching CrossRiverWatch indicates the immediate past executive chairman of Cross River State Internal Revenue Service, IRS Peter Oti has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. CrossRiverWatch gathered from a source, agents of the EFCC stormed Oti’s residence earlier this morning, arresting him over his role in the