By Archibong Jeremiah Red flags have been spotted in the Cross River State N354 billion 2022 budget and 2021 budget implementation report. Policy Alert, a non-governmental organization working for improved economic and ecological outcomes in the Niger Delta raised the alarm in a statement. The red spots include: “Government House, which gets a sudden 152
By Archibong Jeremiah Market women have taken to the street to protest the relocation of 8 Miles market from Agro Feed by Ntoe street to Timber market Ikot Enebong. The women in their large number barricaded the Calabar – Ikom highway (infront of the old market, after the Army checkpoint). The market was moved by
By Jonathan Ugbal The Cross River Department of Budget on Monday in Calabar, the State’s at the public presentation of the approved budget for the 2022 fiscal year, said it has alao uploaded the document online. The Governor, Benedict Ayade assented to the budget nearly five weeks ago, less than 48 hours after it was
By Patrick Obia Some residents of Essien Street in Calabar South Local Government Area who lost their homes to fire on Wednesday are currently counting their losses. CrossRiverWatch broke the story after a victim, Ntiero Ekanem called the newsroom mistaking the contact for the Cross River State Fire Service. This Newspaper promptly called the service
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Residents of Essien street in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State are currently battling to put out a fire that is razing properties in the area. A lady who simply gave her name as Ntiero called CrossRiverWatch newsroom mistaking it for Cross River Fire Service. “Is this Cross River
#CRSLeadership Goals is a column by Wofai Ewa focused on the #CRSConversation. It is aimed at improving social consciousness. AGRICULTURE, AGRI-BUSINESS & FOOD SECURITY Prior to the 4th Republic, the Agricultural sector averaged an annual growth rate of 7%, due to the expansion of staple crops into new areas, with Nigeria considered a global leader in
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River State Government is set to recruit new work force into the civil service. The Head of Service (HoS), Mr. Timothy Akwaji disclosed this in Calabar during his maiden meeting with Permanent Secretaries of various ministries in Calabar, the State capital. Akwaji said the creation of Akwa Ibom from Cross River
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River State Governor, Sen. Ben Ayade has signed the State’s 2022 appropriation bill into law. Speaking at the signing ceremony held at the State Executive Council Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Calabar Municipality, the Governor said the N354.55 billion budget will ensure that products and services from the industries built by