by crossriverwatch admin A governorship aspirant in the 2015 general elections in Cross River state, Chief Francis Bullem has stated that for the entire populace to become financial independent there was need to create wealth through entrepreneurial development. He said it was necessary for the state to groom youths who are aspiring to become entrepreneurs
by crossriverwatch admin Hon. Ngim Okpo, the member representing Biase State Constituency has not performed up to the expectation of the people of Biase and therefore does not deserve a second term which he claims he is entitled to as a member of the Cross River State House of Assembly. Mr. Ojar Egbai, the Chairman
by crossriverwatch admin Governor Liyel Imoke of Cross River State yesterday called for the strengthening of the legal framework to ensure those involved in petroleum oil theft are adequately punished. Imoke made the call while receiving the Commander of the Joint Task Force (JTF) on Petroleum oil theft (Operation Pulo Shield) Maj. General Emmanuel J.
by crossriverwatch admin There has been disquiet among civil servants in Cross River State over what our sources described as illegal deduction of staff salaries between level seven and fourteen to pay the compulsory acquisition of HP computer Laptops. Both junior and senior staff who spoke with CrossRiverWatch described the deductions as ‘painful’ at a
by crossriverwatch admin The United Nations Population Fund Agency (UNPFA) has commended Cross River State Government for its partnership to create the enabling environment which has contributed immensely to the development of its citizenry. The UNFPA Country Representative, Ms. Ratidzai Ndhlovu, who made the commendation while on a courtesy visit to Governor Liyel Imoke in
by crossriverwatch admin The Joint Military Task Force (JTF) Operation Puolo Shield operating in the Niger Delta region to curb, oil theft, bunkering and kidnapping has informed Governor Liyel Imoke of Cross River State of increase in the number of kidnappings in Creek Town, Odukpani Local Government Area of the State. Creek Town is one
by crossriverwatch admin A lecturer in the Department of Business Management, University of Calabar, Mr. Okon Effiong Ekpenyong, has lost four teeth after he was allegedly brutalised by some officials of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Cross River State command, for traffic offence. Ekpenyong, who narrated his ordeal to PUNCH Metro on Thursday, said his vehicle
by crossriverwatch admin Today the Henshaw Town Primary School, Egerton Calabar South was plunged into confusion as a pupil slumped. Master Paul Eyo as at few minutes to 10am while receiving English lesson was said to have taken an excuse that he’s pressed and he was permitted to go ease himself but shortly after he