By Our Correspondent The second edition of the Adamade Odey Football Competition rounded off yesterday at the Chief J.D. Agba’s Township Stadium in Obudu with the final match between Ipong United and Global FC. Global FC won the trophy after defeating Ipong United by 2 goals to 1. In the third place match, Utugwang Central
By Ikwen Atuaka Cross River State Governor, Senator Ben Ayade has been urged to reconsider his directive on the date for payment of salaries to ensure local government workers get paid in time too. The Chairman National Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE Obudu chapter Ferdinand Ugbong stated this in a message to CrossRiverWatch explaining
By CrossRiverWatch admin Three armed men nabbed by security operatives in Obudu local government area over alleged robbery earlier this week have been transferred to the state headquarters of the Nigeria Police in Calabar. Sources reveal that the three were part of a four man gang, two from Obudu and two from Benue state and
By Jonathan Ugbal The accessibility of legislators by their constituents has been described as a panacea for effective representation which will translate into true development and continuous meaningful empowerment. The member representing Obudu/Obanliku/Bekwarra federal constituency in the National Assembly Legor Idagbo made this known on Saturday August 29, 2015 when he opened his constituency office
New Yam festival (Bipam bifefe) is a common celebration among the Agba people – comprising of Bette, Bekwarra, Bendi, Alege and Igede and others due to political affiliations. ‘New Yam festival’ is an anglicized nomenclature of what was originally known as “Bewhutang”. This old name has generated a lot of arguments among Christian believers who
By Jeremiah Archibong Dr. Lucy Ambekeh Udida, lecturer in the Department of Educational Administration and Planning, University of Calabar, UNICAL is also an Associate Professor in Higher Education. She is the first female Academic Doctor and first female Associate Professor from Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State. In this exclusively interview with
By Ikwen Atuaka Residents of Obudu local government area midweek staged a peaceful demonstration against the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company, PHEDC over alleged extortion through over billing. Organized by Fusion Club of Nigeria and Club 12 Obudu, the demonstration saw residents march through major streets in the Obudu main town including stops at the
By CrossRiverWatch admin The second edition of the Adamade Odey Football Competition kicked off yesterday at the Chief J.D. Agba’s Township Stadium in Obudu with an opening match between Ipong United and Ukor Rangers. The annual competition scheduled as part of activities to mark the Obudu new yam festival is sponsored by Mr. Adamade Odey