By Archibong Jeremiah The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Cross River University of Technology, CRUTECH chapter has suspended its over 6 month’s old strike. This was made known exclusively to CrossRiverWatch by the Chairman of ASUU in CRUTECH, Mr. Steven Ochang via a phone conversation. According to him, the industrial action was suspended after
By CrossRiverWatch admin Cross River State Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke, has approved the appoint of seven new permanent secretaries in the state civil/public service. Those favored by the new appointments according to a release signed by the Secretary to the State Government Dr.Tom Ogar, are; Timothy Akwaji, Nimka Takon, James Odock, Takon Asu Takon, Effiom
As the Governor-Elect, Senator Ben Ayade prepares to take over the mantle of leadership from Senator Liyel Imoke, a lot is expected of him from Cross Riverians who believe he is a man guided by ethics and principles. Especially as Cross River State will now be in opposition to the government at the center. It
By CrossRiverWatch admin The recent visit of some prominent Cross Riverians, led by Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba to the President-Elect, serves as a bailout for Cross River State, according to the Senate Leader’s media aide, Chief Sam Arikpo. He disclosed this, Tuesday, in Calabar, against the backdrop of criticisms trailing the visit by a section of
By Our Correspondent The forty percent slizing of statutory take home from States allocation, due to the global fall in oil prices, has severely strained the finances of several states across the country and must necessarily task the ingenuity of incoming governors to revamp their respective state finances. It is in line with this reality
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