By Christiana Oku-Geni Residents of Alifokpa, Yache in Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State are drawing state government’s attention for the completion of an unfinished bridge project that poses difficulties for road users travelling through the area. The bridge known as Akreha (Okpoku) has a history of problems stretching back several decades. The
By Daniel Shito Residents of Asuquo Abasi Street in Mount Zion, Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, have cried out to the Cross River State Government over the bad condition of their road, calling for urgent intervention to ease their suffering. Asuquo Abasi is one of the streets in the densely populated
By Affiong Oyak Residents of Iko Ekperem community in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State have expressed deep frustration over the continued poor condition of their main access road, despite repeated campaign promises by politicians and their representatives. Residents who spoke with CrossRiverWatch said the road project was first started around 2017/2018 but
By Sylvia Akpan The Nigeria’s Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, has denied allegations linking him to the controversial contract for the reconstruction of the Agbokim Waterfall Road, describing claims made by some netizens as false, malicious and defamatory. A social media user identified as MC Okrika had in a viral video
By Hannah Ijege For years, residents of Nfom and Okpoma communities in Ogoja lived with the daily burden of a failed road network a situation that turned medical emergencies into nightmares, slowed economic activities, and isolated communities during the rainy season. Today, however, hope is gradually returning as work resumes on the abandoned Nfom-Okpoma road
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Edet Otu, has flagged off the construction of a 10-kilometer Ndok Junction-Mbube-Okubushuyu road in Ogoja Local Government Area. Speaking during the flag-off ceremony at Ekumtak-Mbube in Ogoja LGA on Saturday, 2nd August, 2024, Governor Otu, represented by his deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey,
By Godwin Otang In a significant development concerning the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, His Eminence Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, the Obong of Calabar, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for initiating the highway’s construction. He also called for the project to progress simultaneously from both the Calabar and Lagos ends. At a press briefing
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Continuing his commitment to fulfill campaign promises aimed at enhancing connectivity across the state, His Excellency, Senator Bassey Otu, Governor of Cross River State, has launched a significant road construction project spanning 29.87 kilometers to reconnect communities in Akamkpa Local Government Area. Addressing attendees at the flag-off ceremony for the Oban-Nsan Road,