by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State Security Adviser Mr. Rekpene Bassey has said government is not taking security issues for granted despite the peaceful nature of the state. Speaking during an interview with newsmen in Calabar during the launching of the Security Trust Fund recently, Mr. Bassey expressed delight that Cross River State, is the
by crossriverwatch admin The ready help of a famous elephant hunter led to the rise of the Hausa quarters in Ikom, Cross River State. The great hunt. It began as a hunt for Elephants. Today, 160 years on, one cannot see elephants in the area, but the story itself is elephantine in many ways. In
by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Barrister Mike Igini has said the story of electoral malpractices and lack of trust in the electoral system will begin to change from Cross River State if critical stakeholders like political parties and politicians can do the right thing. Addressing political party leaders in his office
by crossriverwatch admin The deputy Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. Itaya Asuquo Nyong recently lashed the opposition parties for want of program and ideal for democratic development in Cross River State, saying what the opposition parties do is to wait around the Court lobby after election to challenge the PDP
by crossriverwatch admin The University of Calabar, UNICAL Students’ Union Government, SUG has honored their Dean Students’ Affair, Prof. Eyong Ubanga, a businessman and philanthropist, Mr. Jesse Ejemot amongst others with the Award of Excellence for their astute role in keeping the fire burning for students. The Dean in an exclusive chart with our reporter
by crossriverwatch admin As the world celebrates 100 years of Aviation, Abuja Bantaba will be celebrating 100 years of growth and development of Travel Business in Nigeria and one of the Best Tourism leaders in, Governor Liyel Imoke of Cross River State will be honored at this year’s event. Abuja Bantaba will celebrate the pioneers,
by crossriverwatch admin A RAV 4 suv car had its front badly dented earlier in the week on Marian Road, Calabar when its owner, a lady, apparently a learner drove it against an ornamental tree adjacent the Egbri/Ndoma Egba and Associates legal office on Okoi Arikpo Estate. The lady who seem to be a civil
by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke has reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to youth empowerment and wealth creation initiative of the Federal government. Speaking while receiving the Supervising Minister for Ministry of the Niger Delta Affairs, Architect Darius Ishaku, shortly after the graduation ceremony of the first batch of 100