By Jonathan Ugbal Reports reaching CrossRiverWatch indicates that Cross River State is set to benefit from the recent approval by the federal government for the implementation of the 13 percent derivation from mineral revenues. The state is currently reported to have a minimum of 28 solid minerals available for commercial exploitation and is facing economic
By Archibong Jeremiah An APC chieftain, Chief Utum Eteng has called on the Cross River State Governor, Senator Ben Ayade to stop letting the cat out of the bag. In an exclusive interview with CrossRiverWatch TV he cautioned Senator Ayade to be mindful of praise singers and sycophants. His words: “I think part of what my governor
By Archibong Jeremiah Henceforth, contractors who want any Cross River State Government contracts will be required to provide Performance Bond Insurance (PBI). The new policy was made known by the State Governor’s Special Adviser on Insurance, Dr. Godwin Iyala in an exclusive interview with CrossRiverWatch TV. He said, “His Excellency has graciously approved and
By Ushang Ewa Two career diplomats of Cross River origin nominated by President Muhammadu Buhari as ambassadors in June have been confirmed and posted to Thailand and Zimbabwe. Martin Nyong Cobham is posted to Thailand in the Asian continent while Odeka Janet Bisong is to resume work at Zimbabwe in Southern Africa. The duo names
By Jonathan Ugbal Cross River Commissioner for Finance, Asuquo Ekpenyong Sunday in Lagos bagged an award for public service delivery. Ekpenyong alongside 20 others pipped about 84 other nominees in 21 different categories to win the eleventh edition of the awards which aims to celebrate African youths between the ages of 18 and 31 who
By Otobong Clement A nine years old boy, DJ Shine has thrilled guests at the 2016 Christmas show (DJ Night on Sunday) holding at the Christmas village, Calabar Municipality, Cross River State. The nine years old who was called on stage to show what he could do, got the crowd thrilled as he fingered the
By Jonathan Ugbal; Government House Correspondent Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade was absent as his aide on Events Management Kenneth Aklah and House of Assembly member, Stephen Ukpukpen performed the Christmas tree lighting at the City lighting ceremony Monday in Calabar. Ayade CrossRiverWatch gathered, was tired and upon learning that the event was scantily
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Nigerian Senate has expressed its dissatisfaction with the lack of power supply to the Calabar duty-Free Trade Zone (CFTZ) in Cross River State where goods are landed, manufactured or reconfigured reports the Guardian. The Senate made its position known when its committee on trade and investment led by Senator Fatimat Raji-Rasaki