By Archibong Jeremiah Henceforth, contractors who want any Cross River State Government contracts will be required to provide Performance Bond Insurance (PBI). The new policy was made known by the State Governor’s Special Adviser on Insurance, Dr. Godwin Iyala in an exclusive interview with CrossRiverWatch TV. He said, “His Excellency has graciously approved and
By Ushang Ewa Two career diplomats of Cross River origin nominated by President Muhammadu Buhari as ambassadors in June have been confirmed and posted to Thailand and Zimbabwe. Martin Nyong Cobham is posted to Thailand in the Asian continent while Odeka Janet Bisong is to resume work at Zimbabwe in Southern Africa. The duo names
By Otobong Clement A nine years old boy, DJ Shine has thrilled guests at the 2016 Christmas show (DJ Night on Sunday) holding at the Christmas village, Calabar Municipality, Cross River State. The nine years old who was called on stage to show what he could do, got the crowd thrilled as he fingered the
By Grace Orok The Cross River State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs. Stella Odey has acknowledged that violence against women and children are rampant in the State. Mrs. Odey who barred her mind recently while speaking to our reporter in her office said her position is informed by the number of reports in her office,
By Ogar Monday/James Obongha The Cross River State Government has reiterated its commitment to bringing lasting peace and mutual cooperation between warring communities and groups in the State. The State Governor, Senator Ben Ayade made this known at a 2 day workshop organized by the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) under its
By Archibong Jeremiah The King of Calabar South and Paramount Ruler of the Efut Nation, His Royal Majesty, Muri Munene Effiong Mbukpa has called on the Cross River State Government to prosecute those it has apprehended in relation to the recent gang war and civil unrest in the area. Muri Munene who made the appeal
By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State Government has concluded plans to go into massive cotton cultivation in partnership with Central Bank of Nigeria. This was made known by the State Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Mr. Peter Egba in an exclusive interview with CrossRiverWatch TV. His words: “The Ministry of Agriculture is actually going
By Our Reporter The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Cross River State has stated that it will not be involved in any form of transitional committee the State Government is proposing after the tenure of the 18 Local Government Chairmen expires. The party which described the non-conduct of Local Government elections in the State as