By Ogar Monday The Sector Commander, Cross River State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr. Chidiebere Nkwonta has said that 90 percent of the vehicles procured by the state government remain unlicensed despite several efforts by the corps to get them to do so. Mr. Nkwonta who pleaded with the state government
Being full text of the declaration speech of Honorable Emmanuel Ibeshi for the 2019 gubernatorial election. Fellow Cross Riverians, brothers and sisters! May I use this opportunity to appreciate you for sacrificing your time and money to be here with me in this arduous journey to rescue our dear Cross River State from further drifting.
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade on Tuesday lent support to the creation of a common currency for members of the Economic Community of the West African States (ECOWAS). This, the governor said will facilitate trade and ease of movement of goods and services with Nigerians expected to benefit
By Jonathan Ugbal Taxi and bus drivers on Tuesday blocked the entrance to the department of public transport (DOPT) office along Leopard Town road in Calabar protesting alleged extortion from them by the government. The drivers said that they are been harassed by DOPT officials daily in the metropolis who continuously milk them dry under
By Deborah Obot The Cross River State Chairman of the Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Mr. Sunday Michael has stated that INEC is the legal body to determine the leadership of any political party. He said this while speaking as a guest on a radio program “The Dialogue With Agba Jalingo” monitored by CrossRiverWatch. Mr.
By Ushang Ewa Ahead of the 2019 general elections, the political scene in Cross River State is gradually heating up with strategies been perfected as party primaries draw nearer. The primaries are slated to hold between August 18 and October 7, 2018 by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in accordance with section 87 of
ANOUNCEMENT By CrossRiverWatch Admin This is to announce the demise of late Deaconess Usua Beatrice, who passed away on the 11th of March, 2018 (age 56). Burial Arrangement: 2nd August: Opening of Mourning House & Service of Songs at her residence; Senior Staff Quarters, Nigerian Prison Barracks Calabar. 3rd August: Body leaves UCTH for Lying-in-State
By Margaret John A legal practitioner in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, Barrister Egbara Owa, has accused the APC National Vice Chairman, South-South Mr. Hilliard Etta of misinforming the public concerning the contention for the State chairmanship. Mr. Owa made the accusation on Sunday, on air while speaking as a guest on “The Dialogue