By Jonathan Ugbal The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved the sum of NGN14.014 billion for the rehabilitation of the Odukpani – Akpet central section of the Calabar – Ikom – Katsina-Ala highway in Cross River State. The total length of the distance to be rehabilitated is 73 kilometers and the project among others
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State Government has said it is organising a free medical outreach today, August 1, 2018 for residents with Hepatitis B and C. The outreach will hold at the UCTH health outpost in Odukpani and is in collaboration with the Society for Gastroentology and Hepatology in Nigeria and the Cross
By Violet Isek The Clan heads of Igwo community in Obudu local government area, Chief Spokesman Agogo and his counterpart in Ntrigom, South Ukelle community of Yala, Chief Stephen Odom have blamed the National Boundary Commission for the protracted boundary crisis between communities in Cross River and their neighboring communities in Benue and Ebonyi states.
By Sunday Efa The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has donated food items worth millions of Naira as well as an undisclosed amount of money to the Internally Displaced People (IDPs) at camp in Obutong, Bakassi. The donation which was made through the commission’s Directorate of Education, Health and Social Services on Tuesday is seen
I was there when Odukpani and Calabar Municipal jointly agreed to give Calabar Municipal their last term. At the time, I was battling for my House of Assembly ticket. I have great respect for every political candidate running for federal house of representatives. However, we must all submit ourselves to simple agreements that ensures the
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Banana is an edible fruit produced by large herbaceous flowering plants in the genus Musa. The fruit is variable in size, color, and firmness, but is usually elongated and curved, with soft flesh rich in starch covered with a rind, which may be green, yellow, red, purple, or brown when ripe according
By CrossRiverWatch Admin I have no doubt that the multi-billion Naira Oil and Gas Park Scheme in Onimankiong, Odukpani LGA, being the first of its kind in Nigeria will cause unprecedented economic development in the host community and Cross River State in general. A very special thanks must go to Sen. Gershom Bassey who worked
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Follow @crossriverwatch The Nigerian senate has read for the first time, a bill to establish the Federal Polytechnic, Akpabuyo. The bill sponsored by the Senator representing the southern senatorial district of Cross River State, Gershom Bassey is expected to be given expedited action on the floor soon after the Easter break by