By Ushang Ewa The Nkim traditional rulers council last weekend honored federal lawmaker, Honorable Jarigbe Agom for his contributions to the development of the Bakor nation. This formed part of activities marking the 2017 ‘Eyel Mfemfe’ (Bakor new yam festival) where several others were also honored. They include State House of Assembly man, Honorable Peter
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that the state maximizes it’s potential in the rice value chain. Governor Ayade stated this while on an inspection tour of the ultramodern rice mill under construction in Ogoja local government area of northern Cross River state
By Ushang Ewa No fewer than 40 people in northern Cross River State have denounced gangstarism and gang related activities. This is a sequel to the murder of one Mr. Modey which jolted residents in Ogoja local government area to move against the activities of those perpetrating crimes in the guise of gangstarism. And, a
By Our Reporter The best harvester for the 2017 Mbube new yam festival, Mr. Austin Offum is now a owner of a brand new Daylong DL 150 motorcycle. This is courtesy of Honorable Peter Odey, the member representing Ogoja in the state House of Assembly. Mr. Odey while presenting the prize called on the community
By Jonathan Ugbal The Sarki Hausa of Ogoja, Alhaji Yakubu Adamu has said that some herdsmen residing in Ishibori community of Ogoja have been meeting with the community leaders to discuss issues that have affected both. The herdsmen left the community last week Thursday after an alleged 72 hour quit notice was issued them and
By Our Reporter The Sarki Hausa of Ogoja, Alhaji Yakubu Adamu, has accused one Alhaji Salisu of threat to life. Mr. Yakubu was attacked last week Friday after afternoon prayers and in a telephone conversation with CrossRiverWatch, accused the said Salisu of attempting to kill him. He said the failed lynching was masterminded by Alhaji
By Elijah Ugani: Health Correspondent Northern Cross Riverians in the United States of America have donated 30 pieces of mattresses to the General Hospital in Ogoja. This forms part of the association’s thought of giving back to the society said the President of the group, Mr. Sunny Idiku last weekend during the presentation of the
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Police in Ogoja local government area of northern Cross River have limited the operating time of liquor shops and alcohol bars to between 2:00PM and 10:00PM. This was contained in a letter with reference number: “CB:2002/CRS/Z/Vol.1/323” titled ‘Operation Of Beer Parlour/Joint, Enforcement of Liquor Act’ signed by the Divisional Police Officer,