By CrossRiverWatch Admin Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has presented NGN277,708,765.550k as the 2021 appropriation bill to the State’s House of Assembly. The conversations preceding the budget was that of the name ascribed to it, and Mr. Ayade drew mixed reactions when he announced the tag as “Budget of Blush and Bliss.” The
By Patrick Obia Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State will present the 2021 appropriation bill estimates today (Thursday), CrossRiverWatch findings reveal. Sources in the House of Assembly say this is pursuant to Section 121 (1) of the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as altered. They told this reporter that the Special
By Patrick Obia and Marilyn Uyanah As Nigerians prepare to join the muslims celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad, CrossRiverWatch observed that the cost of common food items in two major markets in Calabar, the Cross River capital have increased. The Federal Government had announced Thursday as public holiday to celebrate Eid-ul Mawlid. And, when
By Archibong Jeremiah The chaos which disrupted the #EndSARS, #EndPoliceBrutality and #EndBadGovernance protest in Calabar, the Cross River State capital has been brought under control. The people’s paradise has been in total darkness since the looting spree began on Friday afternoon, 23rd October, 2020. Haven extended the 24 hours curfew, security operatives are around strategic
By Jonathan Ugbal Cross River Governor, Benedict Ayade has directed “massive and comprehensive rehabilitation of roads” across the State says a press statement by his spokesman, Mr. Christian Ita. The directive follows a special report by this Newspaper and at least two protests at Calabar Municipal and Yala Local Government Areas of the State last
By Jonathan Ugbal The Uyo zone of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says it is willing to up its game in preventing economic and financial crimes in a bid to redeem the image of the country. The zonal chairman of the commission, Mr. Edeh Akpa Uchenna stated this, Wednesday in Calabar, the Cross River
1. Cross River State Garment Factory Limited i. Otu-Obi Akatchak-Director/Shareholder ii. Ubua Emmanuel-Director/Shareholder 2. Cross River State MegaCity Limited i. A.O.Eba and co Secretary/Shareholder ii. Ikpeme Ben Ebong-Director/Shareholder iii. Joseph Odey Ohiero-Director/Shareholder iv. Ministry of Finance Incorporated (mofi) represented by Joseph Odey Ohiero- Director/Shareholder 3. Cross River Haulage City Limited i. Chief Igwe John Ukagwu
By Kelvin Ololo and Marilyn Uyanah Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has said he cannot wait for 2023 to now out of office due to the pressure he is facing from the different systems that make up the State. Mr. Ayade said this on Wednesday, while addressing hundreds of civil and public servants