by crossriverwatch admin The 5th Obudu International Mountain Race Championship 2013 which took place on the 23rd November in Obudu Mountain Resort has come and gone but the mountain slide that occurred by the entrance of the road leading to Obudu Cattle Ranch Resort lies in wait for government’s attention. It will be recalled that
by crossriverwatch admin Given the dearth in funds to pursue the council’s goals, the Chairman of Abi Local Government Council Mrs. Edith Amadi has indicated strong commitment to seeking alternative sources of funds for the Local Government Area. Mrs. Amadi gave the indication in an executive session with members of the Abi Executive Council which
by crossriverwatch admin A coalition of civil society organizations in Calabar will join the rest of the world by 3pm to protest the abduction of over two hundred girls by the Boko Haram sect in Chibok, Borno State, North East Nigeria. Rising from a meeting yesterday, leaders of Girls Power Initiative, GPI, Social Rights Action,
by crossriverwatch admin Staff Adviser of the University of Calabar, UNICAL Chapter of Nigerian Union of Campus Journalists, NUCJ, Mr. Effiong Eyo has described the resurrection of the union’s Monthly Newspaper “Campus Lens” as one stride worthy of accolades. He gave this commendation at the maiden NUCJ UCC Final Year Send-Forth 2014/Launch of the Campus
by crossriverwatch admin Goddy Jedy Agba surely deserves the sympathy and support of all members of the PDP and all those who cherish the ideals of freedom, democracy, rule of law and human rights in Cross River State. I totally condemn the oppression, harassment and intimidation of Jedy Agba been orchestrated by Governor Liyel Imoke
by crossriverwatch admin The ongoing National Conference has received memoranda from members of the public for the creation of Ogoja state from the present Cross River state. Delegates from Cross River State had on Friday submitted a memorandum to the Committee on Political Restructuring and Forms of Government for the creation of Ogoja State from
by crossriverwatch admin Former Head of State, and opposition All Progressives Congress, APC Chieftain, General Mohammadu Buhari, GCFR, is billed to chair the launching of a new book, “Power Struggles and Corruption – De-Consolidating Democracy in Nigeria” co-authored by Cross River lawyer, Okoi Obono-Obla and Glory Okoi-Uyouyo. The launching is scheduled for 22nd May 2014
by crossriverwatch admin There are indications that the Cross River State governor, Senator Liyel Imoke may have finally made up his mind on who to succeed him in Peregreno House come 2015, on the platform of the ruling People’s Democratic Party, PDP. Highly placed sources in government have reliably informed CrossRiverWatchs that “the Governor after