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Ayade Seeks NDDC Support On Signature Projects

By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade has declared support for two regional projects of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) which seeks to integrate the region’s economy. Mr. Ayade is also requesting the commission to support the construction of the 270 kilometers superhighway and the Bakassi deep seaport embarked

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Domesticating ‘The Bottle House’ In Cross River BY JUSTIN UDIE

By CrossRiverWatch Admin The World Health Organisation estimates that nearly 2 million people die in developing countries due to health issues that arise from inadequate housing (WHO, 2010). Similarly, the United Nations International Covenant of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, states that adequate housing is fundamental to improving living standards among poor and low-income households.

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JUST-IN: Wike Hails Buhari For Approving Transaction Adviser For Bakassi Deep Seaport, Commends Cross River Cleanliness

By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Rivers State Governor, Barrister Nyesom Wike has commended Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari for looking beyond party lines to approve the appointment of the transaction adviser for the Bakassi deep seaport. Mr. Wike stated this Wednesday afternoon in Calabar, the Cross River State capital shortly after a meeting with his

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BREAKING: Wike Visits Ayade In Calabar (Pictures)

By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Rivers State Governor, Barrister Nyesom Wike on Wednesday visited Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade in Calabar. Mr. Wike who flew to Calabar spent less than three hours in the city sources in the state’s protocol unit say. Mr. Ayade had a private meeting with Mr. Wike before departing

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FCE Obudu Suspends Bursar For Alleged N125 Million Fraud

By Ushang Ewa The Federal College of Education Obudu (FCEOB) has suspended its Bursar, Mr. Sixtus Ushie for alleged theft of NGN125 million from the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System, GIFMIS, salary account of the college. The Governing Council of the institution after its sitting on September 29 directed Mr. Sixtus to proceed on

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Ayade Approves Commencement Of Academic Activites At UBEC Model School Akpabuyo

By Our Reporter Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has given approval for the commencement of academic activities at the UBEC Model Junior Secondary school, Akpabuyo Local Government Area of the State. The Executive Chairman, State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Stephen Odey made this known during a meeting with the Village Head

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Cross River Signs MoU With Energy Firm To Deliver 750MW In 18 Months

By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent The Cross River State government has signed a memorandum of understanding with a consortium of energy firms led by the African Discovery Group to deliver a 750MW power plant in 18 months through the deployment of a ‘unique’ Siemens technology. An additional 40 megawatts is to be delivered within

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