I was busy attending to state’s matters of pressing concern, when my attention was drawn to an article written by one of these social media touts who, like a few others, is looking for recognition in Governor Ayade’s government. The article, being so flawed in grammar and content, is intended to make a mockery of
By Jeremiah Archibong Coalition of Civil Society Groups in Nigeria, CCOSGIN yesterday in Calabar accused the political class in the state of orchestrating activities that are aimed at sabotaging the anti corruption war of President Mohammadu Buhari. The coalition raised the alarm while briefing journalists in Calabar saying, “We have observed with keen interest the
By CrossRiverWatch admin The Speaker, Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. John Gaul Lebo has said that the House under his leadership in the past three has passed over 9 bills into law. In an update on his facebook timeline earlier today, the Speaker said six out of the nine acts are revenue generating
By Our Correspondent The second edition of the Adamade Odey Football Competition rounded off yesterday at the Chief J.D. Agba’s Township Stadium in Obudu with the final match between Ipong United and Global FC. Global FC won the trophy after defeating Ipong United by 2 goals to 1. In the third place match, Utugwang Central
Alright, I know what you all are thinking and that’s definitely one of the reasons why you should date a Calabar girl. My last writeup regarding why Yoruba Boys should be top of your list of guys to date got quite a few knocks but I guess people generally agreed they are the best (I’m
By Our Correspondent The spokesman of the Cross River State Police Command, Mr. Hogan Bassey has confirmed to CrossRiverWatch that gunmen kidnapped Mr. Asuquo Ekpenyong Ekpe, brother to the immediate past Director General of the Department of State Services, Ita Ekpenyong, in the early hours of this morning. Vanguard newspaper earlier quoted a family source
By CrossRiverWatch admin The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Professor James Epoke has told CrossRiverWatch that he has personally requested for and has seen the certificate of Hon. Jarigbe Agom, member representing Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives and the certificate was genuinely issued to him after he graduated from
On the 29th May 2015, in a pomp ceremony held in the so called Calabar International Conference Center, the Honourable Chief Judge of the High Court of Cross River State, honourable Justice Okoi Ikpi Itam, administered the mandatory Oath of Office and Oath of Allegiance on Senator Ben Ayade to become the 4th elected Governor