The Nigeria Labor Congress NLC and Civil Society Organizations, have again called out Nigerians to protest against the escalating cost of living in Nigeria on the 26 and 27 of February 2024. This call is not new and Nigerians have always responded with enthusiasm until recent history when the organizers lost direction they are yet
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Following the protest witnessed in the office of the Secretary to the State Government 24 hours ago, the Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Hon. Peter Odey has voiced out. Deputy Governor Peter in a statement signed by his Press Secretary, Fred Abua said over 80% of January salaries
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Civil servants under the employ of the Cross River State Government whose salaries have not been paid are currently occupying the office of the Secretary to the State Government, (SSG) Prof. Anthony Owan Enoh where they were directed to report for complaints. CrossRiverWatch gathered that when salaries were paid, some civil servants
In the news, there is an increasing spate of protests around the country over the rising cost of living and the suffocating economic situation of Nigerians. These protests are not just instigated or organized by the opposition or so-called haters of Mr. President. They are spontaneous small numbers, populated by people who appear to be
By Godwin Otang The Management of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), has suspended all payments of school charges following a peaceful protest by students of the institution on Monday morning in Calabar. The students had gathered at the Malabor Square which houses the Students Union Government secretariat and moved to the female hostels bearing placards.
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Amidst an ongoing protest by students of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) over a hike in school charges, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Florence Obi has appointed one Mr. Samuel Eno Okoi as her Special Adviser on Student Affairs. The appointment was contained in a letter addressed to Mr. Okoi who is popularly
By Able Winnard The Government of Cross River State has withdrawn its traffic enforcement officers from all routes in the State till further notice. Recently there have been a series of complaints of over-ticketing, harassment, and attacks by the said enforcement officers. This, however, led to a peaceful protest by commercial drivers in the metropolis
By Veronica Utsu Some aggrieved staff of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) who were employed between 2019/2020 staged a peaceful protest in front of the University gate Friday morning. The protesters carry placards with various inscriptions indicating that they have not been paid for the past four years. According to some of the protesting staff,