By Ekemini Raymond The Students Union Government President of the University of Calabar, Comrade Ajang Emmanuel, has finally won the heart of the University management having persuaded them to effect reduction in the school charges for the current academic session. He disclosed this to CrossRiverWatch, among other contending issues in the institution during a chat
By Okwo Kerry The Chairman, Cross River State House of Assembly, CRSHA Committee on Rural Development and Public Utilities, Ernest Eki, has thrown his weight behind the Medical Pension Bill, for outgoing members of the House which was hurriedly passed by members. Hon. Ernest who spoke to CrossRiverWatch recently said, “That medical allowance bill for
By Jonathan Ugbal Three suspects have been arrested in connection to the case of a lady beaten and burnt to death in Obudu on Sunday May 3, 2015 CrossRiverWatch gathered from reliable sources. “The suspects (names withheld) have been transferred to the state Criminal Investigation Department CID in Calabar for further investigations and subsequent prosecution”
By Jonathan Ugbal Petty thievery as CrossRiverWatch earlier reported has continued to be on the rise since the turn of the year in Obudu with staff of the Nigeria Prisons Service NPS and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC been the culprit this time. The first incident involving a staff of NPS occurred on
By Our Correspondent The forty percent slizing of statutory take home from States allocation, due to the global fall in oil prices, has severely strained the finances of several states across the country and must necessarily task the ingenuity of incoming governors to revamp their respective state finances. It is in line with this reality
By CrossRiverWatch admin Cross River State in Nigeria boasts of one of the fascinating tourist centres in the country, and it is a great place to go for your next family vacation and also a place to retire due to the friendliness of the local people and the natural vistas of the state. Cross River
By Bassey Inyang Samsung Electronics West Africa has established its Digital Village in Oban Community in Akampka Local Government Area of Cross River State. The management of Samsung said they achieved the feat by working in collaboration with the United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). At the launching of the Digital Village Thursday,
By Laureta Akpan Following the directive by the Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase to Commissioners of Police in Cross River, and other states to arrest and prosecute cultists who have made life unbearing for residents, the Cross River state command swoop into action and made some gains. Yesterday, the command paraded no fewer than