By CrossRiverWatch Admin Ahead of the February 26, 2022 legislative by-elections in Cross River State, supporters of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have stormed the streets, protesting alleged plans by the Cross River State Government to arrest her members. Supporters trooped to the residence of Senator Jarigbe Agom on Friday morning and proceeded to the
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Chairman, All Progressives Congress in Cross River State, Barr. Alphonsus Eba has dismissed fears that there may be a conflict of interest come February 26, 2022 on where members in three Local Government Areas of the State should be. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will conduct legislative by-elections to fill
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Four people are currently receiving treatment for gun wounds after men of the Nigerian Police Force shot to disperse villagers gathered at its divisional headquarters in Ogoja, locals say. They are being treated at the General Hospital in Ogoja which is directly opposite the police station. This comes on the heels of
By Jonathan Ugbal Ahead of the 2023 general elections and the 2022 House of Representatives by-elections in the Ogoja/Yala federal constituency, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rolled out 20 motorcycles to support its “aggressive evangelism,” says State lawmaker, Peter Odey (APC, Ogoja). Mr. Odey is the leader of the ninth Assembly of Cross River
By Willy Momnang Chief Henry Igelle Onwe, an aspirant for the vacant Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency seat has unveiled Coordinators for the twenty-four wards of the constituency. Chief Onwe in line with his aspiration at the weekend inaugurated the twenty-four coordinators with each representing each of the wards in Ogoja and Yala Local Government Areas. Addressing
By Jonathan Ugbal A crowd reminiscent of the hay days of the Carnival Calabar before the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic hailed Jarigbe Agom, the Senator representing northern Cross River State, at a thanksgiving ceremony last weekend in Ogoja. Agom emerged tops after a lengthy battle with Dr. Stephen Odey, an ally and “anointed” candidate of the Governor,
By Jonathan Ugbal Telecommunications giant, Globacom Nigeria has launched fourth generation long term evolution (4G-LTE) in new Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Cross River State. These include Odukpani, Akamkpa and Yala LGAs. The service is currently the most advanced in the country and guarantees faster internet services while the world awaits wide deployment of the
By Precious Elias The Ogoja District Superintendent of Assemblies of God Church Nigeria, Mr. Ijigu Linus has escaped an assassination attempt. The incident according to Ife Dave happened at about 2am today (Thursday). As at the time of filing this report, the victim’s phone was still missing while the Police were being contacted for comment.