By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Independent National Electoral Commission has slated August 11, 2018 as the date for the bye-election to replace late state lawmaker representing Obudu constituency, Mr. Stephen Ukpukpen. The commission had said it will release guidelines this week. And, a timetable released by the commission and signed by its secretary, Mrs. Augusta Ogakwu
There is no doubt that the recent visit of the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari to commission the ultramodern automated rice seedlings and seed factory built by the Cross River State government has put some spotlight on the development initiatives of the Ayade’s administration. In the light of this, our intention is to seize the
By Ogar Monday/Obeten Godfrey A former Governor of Cross River State, Senator Liyel Imoke has stated that he is nobody’s godfather as he has left the political scene for younger persons to take charge and therefore will not like to micro-manage anyone. Imoke made this known while delivering a welcome speech at the 8th Annual
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade has lamented the skewed perception people have of his administration as one focused on only the Calabar metropolis. Ayade bared his mind to newsmen while inspecting ongoing projects in the central and northern senatorial districts of the state. He said that: “For those
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent It was all tears and emotions as the late lawmaker representing Obudu in the Cross River House of Assembly, Mr. Stephen Ukpukpen was on Saturday laid to rest at his native Bedia community in Obudu local government area. Ukpukpen’s death brought the sleepy community to life as family, friends,
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent The Cross River State Government has said it hopes to test run its ultramodern rice mill in Ogoja within 60 days. The consultant for the project, Mr. Chris Agara disclosed this to newsmen at the site of the facility shortly after conducting the governor, Senator Ben Ayade and his
By Deborah Obot The Cross River State Government has said that effort is in top gear to address the lingering issues stalling the 2.4 billion naira Calabar Media City Loan secured by the previous administration of Senator Liyel Imoke for Ebony Life TV. This was disclosed by the State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dr.
By Margaret John; House of Assembly Correspondent It was indeed a moment of tears in the Cross River State House of Assembly as the remains of the late Hon. Steven Akomaye Ukpupken, member who represented Obudu State constituency made its last visit to the Assembly as it held a valedictory session in his honor. The