By Idris Kamal And Hafsat Muhammed, WikkiTimes Visually impaired Sadiq Ibrahim, 57, had set out for Jeka Da Fari polling station in Gombe State for the presidential and governorship elections. He was full of energy and enthusiasm, like every other voter. As soon as it was his turn to vote, it became apparent that the
By Patrick Obia The Basic Rights Counsel Initiative (BRCI), a non-profit organization, has applauded the Executive Governor of Cross River State, Senator Ben Ayade for assenting to the Cross River State Child Rights amendment bill, 2023. Governor Ayade on Monday, May 22 2023 assented to the bill which sought to repeal the Child Rights Law
By Patrick Obia Law Officers Association of Nigeria (LOAN), Cross River State chapter has given the State Government a 21 days ultimatum to look into their poor welfare or face indefinite strike action. LOAN gave the warning in a letter signed by its Chairman, Akwagiobe Richard Akpanke Esq, and addressed to Governor Ben Ayade, Head
By Jonathan Ugbal The pension for former Governors, their Deputies, Speakers, and Deputy Speakers in Cross River will cost the State at least 1.7 billion Naira annually for at least the next four years. The incumbent, Senator Ben Ayade signed into law a new package for the above listed on February 15, 2023, documents obtained
By Sylvia Akpan The University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) has received a 50KW Solar Hybrid System from a delegation from the South-South geopolitical zone of Rural Electrification Agency (REA). The delegation was led by Mrs. Catherine Ajubike who is a board member and a representative of the South-South geopolitical zone of REA. The purpose
Highlights: Ensure the full functionality of existing projects in each LGA to create employment, stimulate local economies, and improve the standard of living of the people of Northern Cross River. These major projects include; The barite processing plant in Ugaga, Yala LGA. The industrial Park along Okuku Road in Igoli, Ogoja LGA. The groundnut oil
By Patrick Obia Two brother communities at loggerheads over a land dispute in Obubra, central Cross River State – Ofatura and Ovonum have been begged to sheath their swords and embrace peace. They were enjoined to love themselves as brothers and sisters in a mediation visit by the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) led
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Anambra State Command of the Nigerian Police Force had on May 17th confirmed the killing of four staff members and kidnapping of two United States Embassy in Ogbaru Local Government Area of the State following an attack on their vehicle by unknown gunmen. The officials who were said to be on