by crossriverwatch admin Unprecedented crowds gathered at the village of Begiaba in Obudu Local Government Area over the weekend to pay their last respects to Frater Sylvanus Ikem, the father of Mr Venatius Ikem, the erstwhile National Publicity Secretary of the PDP and the immediate past Commissioner for Works in Cross River State. Frater Ikem
by crossriverwatch admin Information reaching CrossRiverWatch say a Fulani herdsman was yesterday killed by a farmer in Obanlikwu local government area of Cross River State. The motive of the killing was not immediately clear as at press time. But CrossRiverWatch gathered that there has been protracted crisis between the natives and the Fulani herdsman over
by crossriverwatch admin The Executive Chairman of Obudu Local Government Area in Cross River State, Hon. Emmanuel Ugbe has been presented with a congratulatory award for his victory at the polld by Kakum Development Association, Calabar Branch. Speaking during the award ceremony the Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mr. Patrick Ugbe a son of Kakum
by crossriverwatch admin Odey Alenyo, the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, Calabar reporter has again emerged the winner of the Media Race at the 9th edition of the Obudu International Mountain Race 2013 making it the third time he is coming tops at the race. Alenyo who won the race in 2011 to take home the
by crossriverwatch admin As many as 147 adults will take part in Saturday’s 9th Obudu International Mountain Race and the 5th African Mountain Running Championships scheduled to hold at the Obudu ranch resort in Cross River State. The runners comprise 53 women and 94 men, including the reigning men and women’s champions, Abebe Dinkesa and
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by crossriverwatch admin The Leader of Obudu Legislative Council, Hon. Prince Ugah Andeshi died today in a Calabar Hospital following a protracted illness. Family sources told CrossRiverWatch that the council Leader has been managing high blood pressure for a couple of years now but took ill about a week ago and could not recover again.
by crossriverwatch admin A Non Government Organization, Center for Youth and Women Skills Acquisition, on Wednesday September 25, 2013 graduated 400 youths and women after successful completion of training in various skills acquisition courses in Obudu. The event which took place at the Obudu LGA council premises saw a large turnout of friends and family