by crossriverwatch admin Magistrate Utaba of the Calabar Magistrates Court 1, today granted young Cross River Activist, Prince Mike Abuo bail. Prince Mike was charged to Court by the Police in Calabar the Cross River State Capital on Friday March 1, 2013 having being re-arrested by the police when he honoured their invitation to a
by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke is chairing an ongoing meeting of the executive council of the state at the government house in Calabar. A Crossriverwatch source in the meeting which is still on, reports that it was a very warm atmosphere with a lot of back patting and the governor
by crossriverwatch admin The Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District in the National Assembly,Senator Ben Ayade, has condemned moves by members of the Obudu Legislative Council to impeach Emmanuel Ikwen, the Chairman of the Local Government. In a telephone interview with crossriverwatch this afternoon, Senator Ayade said: “I cannot destroy what I built. Emma
by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke has officially resumed work after a 3 month vacation. Imoke, who returned to the country on Friday, has in compliance with the provisions of the Constitution, written to the House of Assembly, notifying the state lawmakers of his return. The Governor is expected to chair
by crossriverwatch admin Lagos lawyer, human rights activist and anti-corruption crusader, Mr. Festus Keyamo has described the ongoing crisis in Obudu local government as akin to the legendary folktale about Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. In a telephone interview with crossriverwatch, Keyamo said, “getting an award for whatever reason is not the point; it
by crossriverwatch admin One of the leading opposition candidates in the February 28, 2012 governorship election in Cross River State, Mrs. Ima Nsa-Adegoke has said that lack of portable waters in Cross River State rural communities is on the increase. Speaking with journalists shortly after the commissioning of water projects initiated by her foundation, The
by crossriverwatch admin In less than eight months before he leaves office, the Chairman of Obanlikwu Local Government Area of Cross River State, Mr. Benjamin Ambe, has promised the people of the Area that he will complete all the thirteen projects inherited by his administration. The Chairman stated this during a chat with journalists and
by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Professor Offiong Offiong has advised students of secondary schools in the State to do away with smoking and any other act capable of destroying their future. Speaking as guest of honor at the grand finale of the debate competition on Youths Anti-smoking Prevention Campaign Project held