The Cross River State Government has introduced more cash prizes to encourage healthy competitions among maidens in 2013 Leboku. Governor Liyel Imoke disclosed this during the grand finale of 2012 Leboku with the theme, “A Celebration of Agricultural Achievement and Traditional Values” at the Peace Stadium, Ugep, in Yakurr Local Government Area. According to Imoke,
Story by CrossRiverWatch admin Gov. Liyel Imoke of Cross River in Calabar on Saturday stressed the need for effective policing of the country to safe-guard the lives and property of the people. Imoke told newsmen that the call for State Police was because of ineffective policing of the nation. “Why are people clamouring for state
We support the NBA – CRS. Story by crossriverwatch admin The Nigeria Bar Association NBA, today gave the federal government two weeks ultimatum to either seek a review of the International Court of Justice ICJ judgment which ceded the oil rich Bakassi Peninsula to the Republic of Cameroon or face legal action. The out-gone President
List will be out soon – Ayade. Story by crossriverwatch admin. Tertiary institutions students from the northern senatorial district of Cross River State have expressed worries over the Senator Ben Ayade Scholarship and Bursary Scheme (SBASBS). Some of the applicants who spoke to crossriverwatch were bitter that since last year when they filled and submitted
Story by CossRiverWatch admin By Emmanuel Aziken, Political Editor Though she was never a journalist, Senator Florence Ita-Giwa is, however, etched on a special platform in the history of the profession in the country. Brought up by a mother, Mma Bassey Ita, who was one of the first women to make a name in the
Story by CrossRiverWatch admin By Dianabasi Effiong Residents of some communities in Cross River have been expressing concern over recurrent flood disasters in their neighbourhoods during rainy seasons. The residents’ apprehension is certainly justifiable, as a downpour, which started on July 4 lasted for four days and triggered a massive flood that submerged houses and
The posting of Mr. Mike Igini to Calabar as the Resident Electoral Commissioner REC initially generated a lot of bad press. After all the dust has settled, crossriverwatch spoke with Mr. Igini in a no holds bare interview that wraps both his personal life and his challenges as the CRS Resident Commissioner for INEC. CRW:
Story by crossriverwatch admin Cross River Watch investigations have revealed that the Ministry of Niger Delta has short-changed Cross River State to the tune of N1.358 billion. This amount is the budgeted funds for two different projects in different part of the state. The ministry in 2009 allocated N150milliojn to the Ubane Utanga Water Project