by crossriverwatch admin INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Cross River State Barrister Mike Igini has called on relevant stakeholders, particularly the Media to support the commission in its drive to commence mass voter education to sensitize the electorates on their rights and responsibilities as 2015 general elections get close. Speaking with newsmen at the retreat
by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State Community and Social Development Program will benefit from the approved World Bank additional funding of $140m (One Hundred and Forty million Dollars) for Community and Social Development Projects in Nigeria. This revelation was contained in the first quarter report of the Cross River State Community and Social Development Agency
by crossriverwatch admin The Chairman of Akamkpa Local Government Area, Barr. Joseph Itotup has advised warring communities of Ekpri Iko in Akampa and Agoi Abami in Yakurr to sheath their swords and embrace peace and dialogue to provide a conducive environment for development of the two Local Government Areas. The Chairman gave this admonition at
by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State Commissioner for Information, Chief Akin Ricketts has called on stakeholders in the HIV/AIDS response and Awareness to work with media professionals in the area of programming for media usage. Chief Ricketts gave the advice during an interview with the joint team from Family Health Information FHI 360 led by
by crossriverwatch admin The Cross River State deputy governor, Mr Efiok Cobham has given details of how he in 1986, when he was a corp member posted to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, led a protest of over 200 Corps members to address the then NYSC State Director Alhaji Hamza Abdulahi over what he called
by crossriverwatch admin The politics of 2015 within the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Cross River State has instigated stiff competition among the government and top political players. CrossRiverWatch can authoritatively report that the state government has perfected plans to donate a brand new Hilux Ford to each of the chapter chairman of the
by crossriverwatch admin Yesterday at about 2:16am men of the Nigeria Police successfully foiled an attempt by armed robbers who tried robbing a church in Calabar South. The armed robbers who according to their victim intended to rob Church of Christ at no. 2 Hawkins road Calabar South were chased away by policemen who promptly
by crossriverwatch admin For failing to keep the peace in their communities, the Cross River State governor, Senator Liyel Imoke, has suspended and decertified the clan and village heads in Mbarakom clans of Akamkpa local government area. They are Ntufam Joseh Iyaha, clan head; Okon B Duke, Ibonda village head; Cyril E. E. E. Itakpa,