Cross River State doctor’s have announced that suspension of its ongoing strike action in the state. The resident doctor on Sunday last week, had announced the commencement of its now-suspended strike action amid the rising number of COVID-19 of cases in the country. The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Chairman of … Read more
The Cross River chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) on Sunday announced that its members would cease to render medical services in the state. Cross River and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) have been entangled in bickering over the state’s COVID-19 Status. Cross River is the only state where any case of … Read more
Ben Ayade, governor of Cross River, says the rescindment of the ban placed on interstate travels portends real dangers for the state. The federal government had in early May Imposed a ban on interstate movement as part of the measures to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the federal government on Monday announced that it had … Read more
A 24-year-old man simply identified as Yibala Ibiang Ubi, was murdered on Friday night in Ugep, Yakurr LGA of Cross River State. Ubi was allegedly stabbed to death during the all-night funeral obsequies of late Chief Omini Mbodo of Lepankom, Ijiman in Ugep. An eyewitness, who gave his name as Eno Utre, said that they … Read more
Three wizards identified as Benard Kekong, Edward Kekong and John Otu have been burnt in Oku community, Boki Local Government Area, Cross River for pretending to be Chiefs. Benard Kekong was a former manager at Boki Oil Palm Estate in Borum. He died an hour after he was set ablaze. Others including women who … Read more
No less than six persons drowned when a boat conveying them and other passengers capsized in Ogurude, Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State. According to sources in the area, the victims were returning from a burial in a village on the other side of Cross River when the accident occurred. A teacher in … Read more
A stranded University of Uyo (UNIUYO) student has cried out for help after allegedly being flogged while on her way to meet her family in Cross River State. According to Favour Attah, the incident occurred at Akwa Ibom State’s border with Cross River state. She further revealed that she was only trying to talk to … Read more
Professor Benedict Ayade is going hard on citizens to ensure that they abide by all the measures aimed at curtailing the spread of Covid-19 in the state. Recently, the governor was spotted sitting on a chair with a group of security operatives watching out on Calabar-Itu bridge, that links Cross River State with Akwa ibom … Read more
The Cross River Commissioner for Health, Dr Betta Edu, on Tuesday, called on the Federal Government to urgently strengthen the nation’s health system. Dr. Betta Edu made the call in Calabar while commemorating the World Health Day 2020. The World Health Day is a global health awareness day celebrated every year on April 7 under … Read more
The Divisional Police Officer in charge of the Obudu division in northern Cross River, Mr. Gabriel Amawu has been shot dead, family confirmed to CrossRiver Watch. Mr. Amawu, a Deputy Superintendent of Police also hails from that local government, which is also the origin of the Governor of Cross River State, Benedict Ayade. He was … Read more
At least 10 shops have been destroyed in an inferno in the Ogoja local government area of Cross River State. The inferno which occurred at about 10:00 a.m. Saturday affected shops located along the Federal Science College, Ogboja-Abakpa, Ogoja. The cause of the fire has not been ascertained, but brave residents worked hard to quell … Read more
Cross River state government on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) for the supply of multi- billion Naira rice seeds to farmers in Nigeria. The state Commissioner for Agriculture, Okon Nyong Owuna signed for the state while CBN representative, Tony … Read more
The Executive Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade, has signed the N1.1tn Appropriation Bill for 2020 into law. The budget tagged “Budget of Olimpotic Meristemasis” was signed into law on Tuesday. Ayade commended the State House of Assembly for meeting the Dec. 31, deadline of passing the appropriation bill adding that, the state was … Read more
At least 12 persons were feared dead and 18 others hospitalised on Thursday following a communal clash between the Ebom and the Usumutong in the Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State. It was gathered that the clash started around 5am and resulted in the burning of several houses. It was alleged that the … Read more
A tear-gas canister allegedly fired by Police personnel attached to the Operation Puff Adder in the direction of drug peddlers and hoodlums has allegedly set a thatched house ablaze in Calabar, Cross River State. The house, located on No. 6 Murray Street, off Target Road, caught fire after the police team allegedly fired gunshots and … Read more
The Cross River State Governor Ben Ayade, has forwarded 36 names of nominated commissioners to the leadership of the state assembly for confirmation. The Chief Press Secretary to Speaker of the Assembly, Mr Hope Obeten, disclosed this to newsmen in the state capital, calabar on Wednesday. The list comprises commissioner- nominees from the 18 local … Read more
No fewer than 15 persons in Cross River State have indicated interest in being part of President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet, which would automatically make the person the ruling party’s highest political leader in the state. The contenders are mostly top All Progressives Congress(APC), politicians who contested governorship, national and state assembly posts, but lost to … Read more