By Violet Isek A former governor of Cross River State, Mr. Donald Duke has said that the people are the most integral part of any successful tourism sector in the world. Mr. Duke stated this Friday in Calabar while delivering the 31st convocation lecture of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) titled; “Tourism In National Development.”
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Pictures from the traditional marriage of the Cross River State Commissioner for Finance, Asuquo Ekpenyong Jnr. and Nela Duke. The Finance Commissioner is the son of a business Mogul and CEO Davandy Group, Chief Asuquo Ekpenyong. Nela is the daughter of the first Democratic Governor of Cross River State, Mr. Donald Duke.
By CrossRiverWatch Admin When I relocated my law practice from Ogoja to Calabar in the early 1980,s, then I was with the enigmatic Kanu Agabi,now Senator, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister for Justice, ex this ex that, Calabar was long established as a City of history, learning and
By Margaret John/Grace Orok It was a joy filled day in the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Duke town Parish as Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State made a pledge of the sum of N20 million to the Church during the thanksgiving service of Chief Asuquo Ekpenyong as he turned 70. In his address, the
By Jonathan Ugbal; Government House Correspondent Cross River State Governor, Professor Ben Ayade has felicitated with his deputy, Professor Ivara Esu on the occasion of his 67th birthday, describing him as an epitome of loyalty and pragmatism. The governor paid tribute to Esu in a congratulatory message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Christian
By Ilam Partricia/Deborah Obot/Lucky Edet A one day photography exhibition tagged “Expression” has held in Calabar the Cross River State capital. The exhibition which focused on photography as an expression of art by various exhibitors in the State metropolis, aimed at connecting young and creative minds through a platform of symbiotic relationship where talents, ideas
By Agba Philip A group of six photographers have concluded plans to hold a photography exhibition in Calabar, the Cross River State Capital. The exhibition according to the organizers is to bring to fore, some of the some of the artistic works of the artist and to contribute a voice to the growth of the
By Ushang Ewa Two aides of Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade on Saturday morning attacked a journalist, Peter Inyali for allegedly reporting issues that do not portray the state in positive light. Mr. Inyali is the publisher of FEARLESS Reports, an online news platform. The attacked happened in Obudu at the wake keep of