By Patrick Obia Association of Cross River Online Journalists (ACROJ) has condemned in totality Friday and Saturday’s mass looting and destruction of public and private properties in Calabar, pledges media support to arrest the menace. The association in a press release signed by its Chairman, Comrade Edem Darlington, and Secretary, Comrade Archibong Jeremiah, noted that,
By Archibong Jeremiah The Minister of State for Power, Prince Jedy Agba has been urged to respect press freedom and the fundamental human rights of Nigerians, as enshrined in the 1999 constitution, as amended. The call was made by Citizen Agba Jalingo, publisher of CrossRiverWatch over the weekend. Jalingo accused his cousin, the Minister of
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Sources within the security circle have informed CrossRiverWatch that law enforcement agencies may go after a few hoodlums who perpetrated acts of arson and violence in Calabar, the Cross River State capital between Friday night and Saturday morning. The State had imposed a 24 hour curfew beginning Friday 6PM claiming the ongoing
Being full text of the Cross River State Governor, His Excellency, Sen. Ben Ayade’s broadcast to the State following violence in Calabar on Friday, October 23, 2020. Fellow Cross Riverians, I want to address you on the burning issues as it concerns our young people. The #EndSARS protest has taken a different dimension in the
By Archibong Jeremiah Information reaching our newsroom has it that, the Cross River State Governor, Sen. Ben Ayade has approved the immediate employment of 20, 000 persons. The employment according to a circular by Ayade’s aid, Ekeng Inyang said the employment is into the State and Local Government Civil Service. The circular also said the
By Marylyn Uyanah The administration of Sen. Ben Ayade in Cross River State has recently been criticized over the deplorable state of roads in the State capital, Calabar. CrossRiverWatch TV in this two part special report, assessed major roads in Calabar Municipality. Residents and indigenes who spoke to our crew expressed dissatisfaction over the maintenance
By Patrick Obia The first Lady of Cross River State, Dr. Linda Ayade has implored citizens of the State to make handwashing a primary habit. Mrs. Ayade who is WASH Ambassador, Cross River State emphasized that, handwashing is the most important treat of preventive measures in contacting coronavirus and other illnesses. She lauded United Purpose
By Maxwell Effiong The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Cross River State Council has berated the State Government. The union said the Cross River State Government doesn’t have the welfare of its citizens and residents at heart. Arising from an emergency State Executive Council meeting, the NLC Cross River Chairman, Comrade Ben Ukpepi said: “the Cross