by crossriverwatch admin Senator Ben Ayade, the Senator representing the Northern Senatorial District of Cross River State has set up a mobile food bank to provide free food for the needy and vulnerable in the his senatorial district. An aide to the Senator, Dr Stephen Odey said Ayade who had a humble beginning does recall
by crossriverwatch admin The remains of the late former Chairman of Abi Local government council, Hon Sonnie Egbe was over the week end laid to rest in his compound in Funavia, Ebom Clan in Abi Local Government Area. The funeral of Hon. Egbe who was the first executive Chairman of Abi Local Government, shortly after
by crossriverwatch admin President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Abdulwaheed Omar, has commended the housing scheme of Governor Liyel Imoke of Cross River State, in which 200 housing units of various sizes have been provided for the state’s civil servants. He described it as a worthwhile venture. Omar who made the commendation during
by crossriverwatch admin The Chairman, College of Education Academic Staff Union, COEASU South-South, who doubles as the Chapter Chairman of COEASU Cross River State Dr. Agba Linus has reiterated his union’s commitment to their on-going nation-wide strike and the willingness of the state wing to continue with the industrial action even if the Federal Government
by crossriverwatch admin The Chairman of Abi Local Government Council Hon Mrs Edith Amadi has brokered peace between the warring communities of Ediba and Usumutong in Abi Local Government Area. Both communities who were recently involved in skirmishes which saw tensions rising in the Bahumono axis of the area were advised to sheathe their swords
by crossriverwatch admin The title of this article will quickly remind my readers of Cross River born legendary writer and physician, late Dr. James Ene Henshaw who, though was a practicing physician, was driven into writing by his desire for literary works that reflects the experiences of African audiences and, in particular for young people
by crossriverwatch admin A 4-year old boy, Effiong Edet has been abducted at the Ekorinim axis of Calabar, the Cross River State Capital by the hoodlums who raided the community in an Audi car with a concealed car registration number. The kidnapers struck at about 8:30 pm on Wednesday while the local vigilante members, majority
by crossriverwatch admin I’ve read comments from different people condemning in strong terms the killing of innocent children by boko haram as though condemning the incident will stop this cannibals from carrying out their idiotic killing of innocent lives. Like before, the act of ‘condemning in very strong terms’ would definitely continue until the military