by crossriverwatch admin As the legal battle rages on in the High Court in Calabar to determine whether the newly registered All Progressives Congress, APC is eligible to contest the September 21 local council elections or not, a legal practitioner and chieftain of the opposition in the state, Barrister Okoi Obono Obla has alleged that
by crossriverwatch admin A Soldier, Corporal Agbo attached to the Brigadier Ally Military Brigade, Ogoja Cross River State on Sunday 15th of September 2013 killed three persons and shattered his own legs when he drove his Honda Accord car recklessly after drinking to stupor. Sources said Corporal Agbo took his girl friend, Christiana Michael Imo
by crossriverwatch admin Men of the Cross River State Quick Intervention Squad, QIS at about 3:13am this morning, 17/09/2013 chased and caught a thief with stolen materials. A police source told CrossRiverWatch that, “we got a tip off from a resident who told us that there was robbery on-going at No. 5 Inyang Ekeng Street
by crossriverwatch admin The issue of bringing female politicians to mainstream politics in Nigeria was again put on the front burner by the unveiling of POWER Political Advancement for Women (PPA4W) Project and launching of a Trust Fund for female politicians by the Founder/Board Chair, Partnership Opportunities for Women Empowerment Realization (POWER) Mrs. Obioma Liyel-Imoke.
by crossriverwatch admin A Pregnant woman, Ekaiquo Ewa and her two children, Nancy 7, and Ewa 3, were burnt to death when a building that is used as a residential building and business outlet caught fire in Ugep over the weekend in Yakurr Local Government Area, in the Central Senatorial district of Cross River State.
by crossriverwatch admin The new median being constructed by the Cross River State government to beautify the popular Muritala Muhammed Highway, Calabar has been greeted with mix feelings. CrossRiverWatch findings from people revealed that the quality of the concrete used for the project was far below standard compared to the old one that was removed.
by crossriverwatch admin Governor Liyel Imoke of Cross River State has assured the Nigerian Army that his promise to renovate the historical buildings in the headquarters of the 13 Brigade, Calabar will still be fulfilled. The 13 Brigade barracks of the Nigerian Army is the first Nigeria military barrack where the European Military rulers resided.
by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke has expressed grief over the sudden and painful death of former Ondo State governor, Olusegun Agagu. Imoke, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Christian Ita described the former governor’s death as sad and unfortunate and recalled his time with the late governor