When on Friday, May 29, 2015, the Obudu born Senator Benedict Benyaushuye Ayade, an erudite Professor of Environmental Science was sworn-in as the third Governor of Cross River State from 1999 to date, he made it clear that he was going to undertake the construction of a dual super highway running the length of the
By Jonathan Ugbal; Government House Correspondent Cross River governor, Senator Benedict Ayade says the scheduled ground breaking ceremony of the 260 kilometre superhighway to be performed by President Muhammadu Buhari will be no ordinary ceremony as it will be a homecoming. Speaking with the state government press corps shortly after his arrival at the Margaret
By Our Correspondent The Nomination of Pastor Usani Uguru Usani as Minister representing Cross River State in the Federal cabinet of President Muhammadu Buhari has elicited excitement in the Efik Kingdom. The Obong of Calabar and grand patriarch of Efik Eburutu, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, while speaking with newsmen during an interview said
By Christiana Ukung Alawa The Cross River State House of Assembly in collaboration with the Revival Valley Ministries International Church and Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Cross River branch have organized a one day free medical screening exercise in the State; for the people of Essien town, Ekorinim and its environs in particular. Hon. Dr. Ekpo
By Archibong Jeremiah Dr. David Effiong Okon, National Leader, Restoration Team of Nigeria, REST TEAM has denied allegations that he’s leading or supporting any campaign against the nomination of Pastor Usani Uguru Usani as ministerial nominee from Cross River State. He refuted the allegation recently in Calabar when approached by some journalists. According to him,
By Archibong Jeremiah, House Of Assembly Correspondent The Cross River State House of Assembly yesterday granted the State Government approval to borrow another sum of ten billion naira from the Central Bank of Nigeria through Heritage Bank Plc. The House granted the approval yesterday 15th of October, 2015 (Thursday) following a letter sent to the
By Jonathan Ugbal Ahead of the rescheduled groundbreaking ceremony of the 260 kilometers dual carriage superhighway the Special Assistant, Technical to Governor Benedict Ayade, Mr Eric Akpo says host communities along the corridor are excited and hospitable. Akpo said this Tuesday, at a cleared stretch of the highway in Nsan, Akamkpa local government area while
By Archibong Jeremiah A Sienna Space bus belonging to Transport Company of Anambra State, TRACAS was yesterday afternoon involved in a lone accident. The TRACAS bus according to eye witness broke down at IBB Way by U. J Esuene stadium, Calabar yesterday afternoon at about 1:50pm then a passerby volunteered to aid the driver push