By CrossRiverWatch Admin Between 2001 and 2023, 138 million hectares (Mha) of global tree cover were lost to fires, while 350 Mha were cleared due to other causes, according to Global Forest Watch. In 2023 alone, fire-related losses peaked at 11.9 Mha. In Cross River State, Nigeria, one of West Africa’s richest biodiversity zones, this
He saw him, but the policeman didn’t allow them (to) talk."
"The police team is currently en route to Calabar with him. Meanwhile, his offense has yet to be disclosed to him, more than 24 hours after his arrest," a message shared with family members and made available to CrossRiverWatch reads.
Mr. Oyama had gone out to work when police officials stormed the area, shooting sporadically, and arrested him in a gestapo-styled operation that left residents scared, a family member (name withheld) told CrossRiverWatch.
By Patrick Obia Stakeholders and deforestation activists in Cross River State have called on the electorates not to vote for any candidate not ready to protect the forests and other natural reserves. The admonition was from a one-day multi-stakeholder conference with a focus on ending deforestation in Cross River State, organized by We The People
By Ogar Monday Listen To The Report A Non-Governmental Organization, Rainforest Resource, and Developmental Center, RRDC, has asked the Cross River State Government to furnish it with a detailed report of a fallen trailer in Ikom, laden with suspected illegal timber. In the letter signed by Mr. Odey Oyama, the Executive Director of RRDC, and
By Sylvia Felix And Abuh Rachael The recently concluded APC ward congresses in Cross River State has been said to be “seriously marred with widespread irregularities, malpractices, corruption and blatant disregard for the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.” Mr. Odey Oyama in a complaint to the APC Ward Congress Appeals
By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State Chairman of Forestry Commission, Chief Tony Undiandeye has denied allegations that he participated in activities leading to the resignation of Mr. Odey Oyama, Anti-deforestation Task Force (ATF) Chairman. Mr. Oyama had resigned last week accusing fellow appointees of Governor Ben Ayade of meddling in his official duties. In his