By Our Correspondent The on-going construction of the Calabar monorail today took a major leap towards completion with the delivery of the passengers coaches. The Cross River State Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke who was on hand to receive the coaches said it is gratifying to see that the monorail project which was planned for the
By Archibong Jeremiah The Chairman of Akamkpa Local Government Area, Cross River State, Itotup Joseph Asuquo has commended members of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN Akamkpa wing. The Chairman who gave the commendation during the inauguration ceremony of Akamkpa Youth Caucus, a sub think thank group of the NYCN, said the youth council
By Ekemini Raymond Some of the students who were rejected by some departments in the University of Calabar, following what authorities termed OVER ADMISSION by the management of the institution have threatened to take legal action as well as any other action to regain their place in the school. CrossRiverWatch reported last week that various
By Aplefe Ojong Improved communication bolstered with coordination and collaboration among stakeholders in the justice delivery system has been identified as veritable tools in achieving an effective, lasting and comprehensive justice sector reform in Cross River State. Chief Judge of Cross River state, Justice Okoi Ikpi Itam stated this at the occasion of the inauguration/retreat
By Friday Nwagbara The Federal Government has lauded Cross River State Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke’s agricultural scheme in the state, describing it as impressive. Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, Minister of Agriculture, made the commendation recently while on inspection of facilities at the state’s Songhai Interated Farm at Itigidi, Abi Local Government Area, even as he pledged
By Frank Edima At about 1pm, Friday, April 24, 2015, some group of unknown gunmen attacked Cameroon bound passengers who boarded a boat from the Nigerian border in Ikang, Bakassi Local Government Area. Speaking with CrossRiverWatch reporter at Olaf, one of the victims explained “we boarded around 10am to Cameroon. We left here not
By CrossRiverWatch admin Some members of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Cross River state have reaffirmed the no- confidence vote passed on their embattled state chairman, Pastor Usani Usani urging the national leadership to among others suspend him from office to allow for a dispassionate investigation of the allegations levelled against him. The members
By Our Correspondent Against the background of petition to the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, by a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Mr. Obono Obla, against Governor Liyel Imoke, his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Christian Ita has maintained that the governor has been prudent and transparent in the management of the resources