By Babalola Yusuf Apparently dissatisfied with the shallow nature of the Calabar port channel despite huge amount of money expended on the dredging of the Channel, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Ms Hadiza Bala Usman has expressed desire to probe the dredging contract. The contract which was in the tune of
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The city of Newark, New Jersey State of the US has expressed its willingness to partner with the Cross River State Government in the introduction of technology for new cities development, enhancing the capacity of the judiciary amongst others. The Newark City Municipal Council led by the Mayor, Ras Baraka disclosed this
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State Internal Revenue Service (CRSIRS) has been accused of using forceful and unconventional means to collect taxes from traders through its agents. The Chairman, Building Materials Traders Association in the state, Francis Mbonu made the allegations while answering questions bordering on taxation in the state on “The Dialogue
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Cross River State is set to partner Dortmund state in Germany in a twin state partnership for a social housing scheme powered by renewable energy as the method of electricity generation in the country is fast becoming archaic says Cross River Governor, Ben Ayade, Wednesday in Calabar. This is
By Ikwen Atuaka Obudu: Over two dozen torch lights were donated to the Vigilante in Obudu local government area by the chapter Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria last week in what he says is a bid to improve on the security situation. Presenting the torches, the president, Agba Benedict pointed out
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The marketing team for the for the Calabar Festival/Carnival 2016 is currently wrapping up sponsorship deals with several private companies who are stepping in to sponsor this year’s event. The very formidable team led by Senator Florence Ita Giwa, also includes the Special Adviser, Events and Governor’s Office, Ken Aklah, the Chairman
By Our Correspondent As part of value addition to the state’s tourism offering, Cross River State governor, Senator Ben Ayade has announced plans to build a beach resort in Calabar. Speaking during the inspection of Nsidung Beach in Calabar South, the governor disclosed that construction work will start by the second week of September this
By Jonathan Ugbal A new radio station, FAD FM will soon begin test transmission in Cross River capital city of Calabar, findings by CrossRiverWatch have revealed. FAD FM, a brainchild of Cross River Born film maker and founder, Abuja International Film Festival, Fidelis Duker is set to begin test transmission by the last week