by crossriverwatch admin As the preparation for the 2014 National Sports Festival continue to gather momentum, the host state of Cross River says all facilities including the indoor sports hall will be ready by August, 2014. The state Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Mr Patrick Ugbe stated this in his office after inspecting the
by crossriverwatch admin After weeks of wrangling amongst stakeholders and the elected councillors, both parties came to a compromise over those to function as officials of the legislature in Ogoja; consequently, the Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Area, Hon. Rita Agbo Ayim over the weekend inaugurated the Legislative arm of the Council. Mr. Christopher Moshe
by crossriverwatch admin Rev. Sis. Ivon Maria Nwankwo, Director in charge of the Catholic Archdiocese of Calabar Infant Jesus Orphanage has commended the members of Obudu Great Friends Klub Calabar for their visit to the home recently. She said, “I am delighted for your kind visit, just as you’ve come that’s how others come and
by crossriverwatch admin Academic and Non Academic activities have fully resumed at both University of Calabar and Cross River University of Technology two weeks after resumption. A CrossRiverWatch reporter who visited the two universities reports that students were seen going about their normal academic activities even as the Chairman of ASUU in University Of Calabar
by crossriverwatch admin The Chairman of the Cross River State Council of Traditional Rulers and Paramount Ruler of Bakassi, Etiyin Etim Edet-Okon has charged the new management of the Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC to avoid duplication of projects and take development to the nooks and crannies of the nine States in the Niger Delta.
by crossriverwatch admin The Cross River State government has been advised to establish a commercial farm for the widows and dependants of the fallen heroes to enable them cater for themselves and their dependants. Chief Imam of the 13 brigade of Nigeria Army, Calabar, Major Ibrahim Shofolahan gave the advise during the special Jummat Service
by crossriverwatch admin The Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC has constructed a modern kitchen for the inmates of Calabar Prison to be deliver soon. Commissioner representing Cross River State on the Board of NDDC, Honorable Paul Adah disclosed this to newsmen during the inspection of the facilities at Afokang Prison, Calabar. He said the modern
by crossriverwatch admin For criticizing the annual Calabar Festival/Carnival, Cross River State Youths under the auspices of the All Cross River Youth Forum, ACRIYOF, have asked the State government to call, Major Ibrahim Shofolahan, the Imam of 13 Brigade Mosque in Calabar to order. In a statement on Sunday, signed by the groups coordinator and