by crossriverwatch admin The University of Calabar, UNICAL chapter of Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU has suspended academic activities for three days in honor of their member, late Dr. Godwin Iwatt who was shot by some suspected gunmen in his office last semester. This was made known in a statement made available to CrossRiverWatch
by crossriverwatch admin Home sweet Home may have been what the Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Mr Peter Ojie remembered as he bank rolled the one-week free eye care service to 2,500 physically impaired persons in conjunction with Tulsi-Chanrai Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organization and Ogoja Local Government Council. The exercise which was described by participants
by crossriverwatch admin The problems associated with drugs distribution channels to various government owned hospitals in Cross River State has been described as unacceptable and inimical to the service delivery of the health care program of the state government. State commissioner for health, Professor Angela Oyo-Ita stated this during the inauguration of the logistics coordination
by crossriverwatch admin INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Cross River State Barrister Mike Igini has called on relevant stakeholders, particularly the Media to support the commission in its drive to commence mass voter education to sensitize the electorates on their rights and responsibilities as 2015 general elections get close. Speaking with newsmen at the retreat
by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State Community and Social Development Program will benefit from the approved World Bank additional funding of $140m (One Hundred and Forty million Dollars) for Community and Social Development Projects in Nigeria. This revelation was contained in the first quarter report of the Cross River State Community and Social Development Agency
by crossriverwatch admin The Chairman of Akamkpa Local Government Area, Barr. Joseph Itotup has advised warring communities of Ekpri Iko in Akampa and Agoi Abami in Yakurr to sheath their swords and embrace peace and dialogue to provide a conducive environment for development of the two Local Government Areas. The Chairman gave this admonition at
by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State Commissioner for Information, Chief Akin Ricketts has called on stakeholders in the HIV/AIDS response and Awareness to work with media professionals in the area of programming for media usage. Chief Ricketts gave the advice during an interview with the joint team from Family Health Information FHI 360 led by
by crossriverwatch admin The Cross River State deputy governor, Mr Efiok Cobham has given details of how he in 1986, when he was a corp member posted to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, led a protest of over 200 Corps members to address the then NYSC State Director Alhaji Hamza Abdulahi over what he called