By Ushang Ewa Four days after departing Ostravia Mosnov, Czechia for Nigeria, a Boeing 737 – 36Q (WL) with Registration Number: 5N – BYQ and Serial number: 30334/3120 and registered to CallyAir has been hosed down at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos State. The jet is one of two ordered by the State
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Federal lawmaker, Legor Idagbo will commence a tour of projects he facilitated in his constituency today. The two term member of the Federal House of Representatives representing Obudu/Obanliku/Bekwarra federal constituency has been on the news recently over three projects implemented by the Nigerian Content Development Management Board which he facilitated, will also
By Archibong Jeremiah In what may be considered rare in view of the mountain of appointment seekers, Mr. Adie Charles Adie has rejected a juicy appointment from Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State. Mr. Adie Charles Adie was on March 18, 2021 announced by Mr. Christian Ita, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor in a
By Ushang Ewa Four police officers were this morning gunned down at Idundu axis of Calabar when they went to confront suspected kidnappers, security sources say. The policemen had, following a tip off, mobilized to the location and it is unclear what led to the confrontation that caused their death. Photographs obtained by CrossRiverWatch show
By Patrick Obia Three residents of Okambi community have been shot by a combined team of Police personnel and civilian gunmen in Obudu Local Government Area of northern Cross River State, over the controversial proposed Passenger and Cargo Airport, eyewitnesses say. The victims are currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed medical facility while two others
By Anietie Akpan, The Guardian Newspaper The new Cross River Obudu International Passenger and Cargo Airport will become operational with effect from next year just as the State Government claims to have paid N900 million compensation to affected land lord communities. Speaking with some newsmen in Obudu recently, the Commissioner for Aviation, Dr. Jake Otu Enya
By Archibong Jeremiah The People’s Democratic Party, PDP, candidate in the just conducted House of Assembly by-election in Obudu, Mrs. Maria Akwaji has been declared winer. The Returning Officer, Prof. Abel Ezeoha maintained that “having satisfied, scored the highest votes cast, I hereby declare Maria Akwaji of the People’s Democratic Party elected for the Obudu
By Archibong Jeremiah By-election into the Senate and House of Assembly in Cross River State is ongoing. Electoral materials were distributed as early as 7am by INEC officials. The senatorial by-election is holding in the northern district which houses Ogoja, Yala, Obudu, Obanliku and Bekwara Local Government Area. Obudu LGA is where the only House