by crossriverwatch admin The National Consensus Group (NCG) otherwise known as Project Nigeria in conjunction with the Citizens’ Advocacy Group, CAG is holding a special national conference of eminent national leaders, key stakeholders and experts on the raging controversy over Bakassi; ceded to Cameroon by a ruling of the International Court of Justice. Cross River
by crossriverwatch admin Sequel to recent cases of land intrusions, the government of Cross River State has warned individuals to desist from encroaching on lands that belong to the State. Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Cross River, Mr. Ralph Uche, in a statement obtained by crossriverwatch said, Government’s attention had been drawn to incessant encroachment
by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Osita Ezechukwu, has ruled out the payment of any ransom in the rescue of two children kidnapped in Calabar recently. The duo, Emmanuel aged 10 and Agbo aged four were abducted by masked gunmen at Esuk Otu Street, off Murtala Muhammed Highway in Calabar, the
by crossriverwatch admin Barely one week after two school pupils were kidnapped by a four man gang while being taken to school by their mother and about N1 million allegedly paid as ransom, the kidnapper Monday night abducted another woman, Mrs. Ime-Abasi Pius Emmanuel, 30 years old, demanding N50 million ransom. Mrs. Emmanuel was allegedly
by crossriverwatch admin An early morning fire outbreak, Sunday, burnt down eight shops and six residential buildings including a law chamber at Nelson Mandela and Targets roads, in Calabar, the Cross River state capital, while a member of National Youth Service Corps, Ifeanyi Uche escaped electrocution while trying to assist in putting the fire off.
by crossriverwatch admin Crossriverwatch can confirm that President Jonathan will address the nation 7a.m tomorrow, Tuesday, October 09, 2012, in a national broadcast expected to be on live broadcast on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) networks, a statement from the Presidency announced today. Though the statement did not
by crossriverwatch admin A social critic and human right activist, Comrade Okoi Obono-Obla has called on President Goodluck Jonathan to relieve the Attorney General and Minister of Justice Mohammed Adoke of his position for the alleged plan to frustrate the federal government directive on the appeal against the International Court of Justice, ICJ, ruling that
by crossriverwatch admin Nigeria’s national team, the Super Eagles will commence preparations for the final round of qualifying for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations today in Calabar. Goalkeepers, Vincent Enyeama, and Austin Ejide are the first set of players expected to hit the team’s camp today. Midfielder, Nosa Igiebor is also among players expected