by crossriverwatch admin The Cross River State government expects to create twenty thousand jobs from its oil palm estates located in Akamkpa, Ibiaye, Nsadop and Akpabuyo which have been handed over to Wilmer and Dansa Holdings before the exit of the Senator Liyel Imoke administration. Commissioner for Agriculture Mr. James Aniyom who stated this while
by crossriverwatch admin The Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC has boosted the free medical care for women and children in Cross River State with free donation of 60,000 de-worming tablets and long lasting Insecticide Treated Nets. Making the donation in Calabar, the representative of the NDDC Managing Director, Dr. Solomon Ita, said the donation of
by crossriverwatch admin As the government and people of the Republic of Cameroon celebrate their country’s independence anniversary, a detachment of Nigerian troops will be joining them to celebrate this year’s anniversary. Crossriverwatch gathered that the deployment of the troops mainly from the 13 Brigade Headquarters in Calabar was approved by the Chief of Defence
by crossriverwatch admin Reactions have continued to trail the allegation of imposition and bribery against the state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ntufam John Okon as some chieftains of the party have described the allegations as mere cheap blackmail by those that want to remain in positions. Some party elders had told crossriverwatch that
by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is enmeshed in serious crisis following the allegations of bribe and imposition of candidates by some political leaders of the state against the State Chairman of the party Ntufam John Okon for the forthcoming local government election. But in a swift reaction,
by crossriverwatch admin A Chinese Trade delegation on a visit to Cross River State has made known its intention to open a truck manufacturing plant within Calabar Free Trade Zone. Leader of the group and Deputy Mayor of Chang Chun City,China, Mr. Gui Guangli, disclosed this to Governor Liyel Imoke of Cross River State during
by crossriverwatch admin Market women and youths of Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State have written to Governor Liyel Imoke over the controversy surrounding the throne of Muri Munene of Efut Kingdom and the alleged maltreatment and refusal to give due respect to the Paramount Ruler of Calabar South, His Majesty, Muri
by crossriverwatch admin Controversy has continued to trail the purported screening, mock election (selection) and primaries by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the forthcoming Local Government elections in Cross River State. In Calabar South Local Government Area, one of the aspirants who out rightly rejected the purported mock election to select the councillorship candidate