By Godwin Otang The Cross River State Ministry of Health has confirmed a recent cholera outbreak at Obubra and Biase Local Government Areas of the State. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Ayuk, who made the disclosure, Friday, said Biase and Obubra are the two LGAs with confirmed cases of the disease so far,
By Patrick Obia Two brother communities at loggerheads over a land dispute in Obubra, central Cross River State – Ofatura and Ovonum have been begged to sheath their swords and embrace peace. They were enjoined to love themselves as brothers and sisters in a mediation visit by the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) led
TOPIC The Obubra Conflict And Communal Crisis In Cross River: Remote Causes And Sustainable Solutions. INTRODUCTION A conflict is usually defined as an argument that has become protracted. As a verb, it loosely means a clash and exists in different forms across all facets of human existence. In Cross River State, one form of conflict
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Following the ongoing communal clashes between Ovonum and Ofatura communities in Obubra Local Government Area, the State Governor, Sen. Ben Ayade has imposed a 6pm-6am curfew on both communities. The news about the curfew was communicated through a press release by Mr. Christian Ita, chief press secretary to the governor. The 6pm-6am
By Our Reporters The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has completed the guber election result collation in Cross River State. The State Returning Officer is Prof. Teddy Charles Adias. Below are the results for 18 LGAs in Cross River: Obanliku (10 wards) Registered Voters ……… 54,536 Accredited voters ………21,209 AA……… 2 AAC ……… ADC ………
By Our Reporter The second edition of the Obubra Unity Tournament has come and gone, but the memories will linger in the minds of the people both far and wide. The event which ran from the 21st to the 24th of December 2022 featured teams across the Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State
Welcome to the second edition of Daily News on CrossRiverWatch where we bring you the happenings of the day. Jonathan Ugbal is your host. Today’s Headline: Ayade Takes Over Cross River North APC Senate Ticket, As The Party Begins Reconciliation Of Aggrieved Aspirants Staff Corruption, Politicians Debt Cripples Water Supply In Cross River NiMet Predicts
By Patrick Obia Listen To The Report The lingering communal crisis between the Nko and Onyadama of Yakurr and Obubra Local Government Areas respectively of Cross River State has claimed not less than four lives in a fierce face-to-face engagement. A reliable source told CrossRiverWatch that, the crisis which is becoming a monthly ritual started