By Emmanuella Ekele And Kayode Oyero, Channels Television The Supreme Court, on Thursday, declared that it is unconstitutional for state governors to hold onto funds meant for Local Government (LG) administrations. The Supreme Court also barred governors from dissolving democratically elected Local Government councils in the country. The apex court, in a landmark judgment on
By This Day Newspaper A former staff of Nigeria’s Rhythm 93.7 FM and Silverbird, Mr. Richard Edoki has commenced the ‘African Vibe with Richybongo’ on United Kingdom-based CHBN Radio, starting from Sunday, July 14. The show would air every Sunday from 6 pm to 7 pm and aims to inform, educate, and entertain while promoting
The Speaker of the Cross River State House Of Assembly, Rt. Honorable Elvert Ayambem, has applauded Governor Bassey Otu for prioritizing and reviving tourism in the State. He made the assertion while attending the Cross River State Tourism N10m Grant, Central Senatorial District, Hoteliers Award, held at the Metropolitan Hotel, Calabar organized by the State
By Patrick Obia Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Cross River State, are fumed over Governor Bassey Otu’s continuous snub in his recent appointment galore. The CSOs voiced their dissatisfaction in a press statement signed and issued by Civil Society/NGO leader in the State, Leader Ben Usang, questioning why the governor failed
By CrossRiverWatch Admin After three years of demise of the former Senate President of Nigeria, Dr. Joseph Wayas, and his corpse deposited at London Hospital, the United Kingdom, his body has arrived in Abuja to begin an eternal journey. According to videos and reports, the body landed in Abuja from Heathrow Airport, London, on British
By Patrick Obia The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has appointed at least two hundred and twelve (212) into his government as Chairmen, Director-Generals, Senior Special Advisers, Director, and others into various ministries, boards, departments, and agencies. The recent lists of appointments were contained in several press releases signed and made available
By Archibong Jeremiah This investigation reveals discrepancies between the payments made to Ijo Maritime Services Limited and the absence of tangible work being done. Visits to the locations and interviews with community members and local officials paint a picture of frustration and disappointment at the lack of progress on these critical projects. The mismanagement of
By CrossRiverWatch Admin A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory and presided over by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik has discharged and acquitted CrossRiverWatch publisher, Citizen Agba Jalingo in a suit instigated by Mrs. Alami Ayade, sister in-law to former Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade. Mrs. Ayade had petitioned the Police who