As we draw near to the midterm of this administration come next month, and in political terms, about one year to the emergence of candidates for the next general elections, most politicians are already oiling their tools predictably to position for the next election. Without much to engage us, we have no choice other than
When Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade assumed office about twenty three months ago, most Cross Riverians had expected that his 2015 elections mantra, “Politics with Ethics” would translate to his administrative mantra positively. A lot was said about his pattern of politics which he promised would be built around solid political ethics. Although, Ayade
Let me start by welcoming Princess Florence Ita-Giwa to APC. I am told that the grounds of Bakassi shook up to State Housing Estate where the reception took place. We thank God for increase! I know say you no de carry last! As Cross River south senatorial district takes determined steps to up their presence
The Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC), the body statutorily empowered to conduct council polls in the State, has released the timetable and programs for the forthcoming local government elections slated for 17th June, 2017. As the political atmosphere unfolds, it is necessary to emphasize the need for the people of Yakurr to adopt
Being a text of the speech of Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River at the stakeholders forum meeting organised by the Federal Ministry of Environment on the Environmental Impact Assessment of the proposed 260km superhighway project as transcribed by Solomon Asha. On Thursday, March 16, 2017, the Federal Ministry of Environment, Abuja organized a stakeholders’
There is a consistent resounding with the target of achieving digital Cross River. Broadly speaking, a digital society ensures an ICT driven knowledge-based society where information will be readily available online and where all possible tasks of the government, semi-government and private spheres will be processed through modern technology. So, a digital Cross River must
Unravel the mysteries of life and death and lay claims to divinity. Life and death remain in God’s hands and His hands only. As faithful mortals we can only accept His will. I do so with the sad news of the rather sudden demise of a friend, of a brother, the Honourable Justice Okoi Ikpi
Although during the early years of the current democratic dispensation in Nigeria, Cross River State like most states in the South-South geopolitical zone of the country was faced with serious security challenges. While militancy held sway in other states namely Bayelsa, Rivers, Delta, Edo and a little bit in Akwa Ibom, Cross River was renowned