By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State House of Assembly has recommended the immediate suspension of Dr. Emmanuel Ettah, Dr. John Inah Ukam, Professor Mathew Nsing Ogar, and Professor Stephen Ochang, members of the 5th Governing Council of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) for alleged misconduct and abuse of office. The House had
By CrossRiverWatch Admin On Tuesday, March 18th, 2025, President Bola Tinubu suspended the Governor of River State and the deputy Mrs. Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the House of Assembly of Rivers State for an initial period of six months. The President having declared a state of emergency in Rivers, nominated Vice Admiral
By Favour Adinya The Cross River State Police Command has reaffirmed the indefinite suspension of social-cultural group – Nkot Mbok masquerade organization, following an indefinite suspension placed on them to display masquerades by the state government. Commissioner of Police, CP Gyogon Augustine Grimah, said it is important to adhere strictly to the order amid reports
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The loggerheads between the Government of Cross River State and social-cultural group, Nkot Mbok has continued to garner controversy. In the latest developments, the State government has suspended the masquerade displaying group – Nkot Mbok indefinitely, saying it constitutes a security threat to the public. The government in a
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Village Head of Esuk Utan, His Highness (Chief) Okon Archibong Eke with the entire Esuk Utan Village Council has been suspended with immediate effect. Governor Bassey Otu gave the approval in a press release signed and made available by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gill Nsa stating that the suspension is
By Patrick Obia As suspension galore continues in the University of Calabar, the institution has suspended another lecturer, Dr. Joseph Idung of the Department of Science Laboratory Technology. In a letter of suspension addressed to the lecturer by the Registrar Gabriel Egbe, states that Dr. Joseph has refused to return money collected from students for
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Unrelenting in her bid to rid the institution of vices, the Management of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has announced the removal from office and suspension from duties of the acting Head of the Department of Pharmacology, Dr. Joseph Akpan. According to a release signed by the University Registrar, Mr. Gabriel Egbe,
By Favour Adinya The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has suspended all planned elections for the Law Students Association of Nigeria (LAWSAN), citing an existing ban on electioneering activities within the faculty. This decision comes after the Vice Chancellor, Professor Florence Obi received reports of students planning to conduct LAWSAN elections despite the ban. According to