By Jonathan Ugbal Former Cross River Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke on Tuesday joined several bigwigs of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to Kaduna to mourn the passing of Hajia Binta Gusau, wife of former national security (NSA) adviser, Lieutenant General Aliyu Gusau (rtd). Hajia Gusau died on Friday last week in a London hospital and
By Margaret John A factional Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, Mr. Etim John has assured members of the party that he will give everybody a level playing field in a bid to ensure that the protracted crisis rocking the party in the State is resolved. Mr. Etim stated this
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Federal lawmaker and Senator representing the Cross River central senatorial district, John Owan-Enoh will in the coming weeks declare his intention to run for the number one position in the state. Senator Owan Enoh is currently the Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance and is beleived to have immense support in the grassroot
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River is expected to join Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari as he departs for Togo Sunday morning for two high level meetings. The meetings are the joint ECOWAS/ECCAS Summit which will deliberate on common security threats to countries in West Africa and members of the
By Efa Sunday Mr. Emmanuel Ibeshi, a Cross River State PDP Governorship aspirant has accused the current administration of Senator Ben Ayade of not having policy direction and blueprint. Ibeshi made the accusation during an interactive session after his official declaration in Calabar, the State capital where he vowed not to stay beyond four years
By Efa Sunday Peace is swiftly drifting apart in Abasi Obori Community of Calabar South Local Government Area, Cross River State as some youths are at logger heads with a Community leader over who becomes the Community Liaison Officer (CLO) for the Adam Duke/Abasi Obori Lane and Ravine project by NDDC. The aggrieved youth’s alleged
By Ogar Monday The Sector Commandant of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Cross River State Command, Chidebere Nkwonta has pleaded with the Cross River State Government to set an example for other motorists by registering its vehicles, saying 90% of the State Government vehicles still remain unregistered despite many pleas by the Command. The Commandant
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Information reaching CrossRiverWatch suggests that the Abonkib community of Obudu local government area and the Mbazerem community of Vandeikya local government area of Benue state will meet again to fine tune discussions in a bid to find lasting solutions to the issues that have caused both communities to war.