By CrossRiverWatch Admin As Sen. Prof. Benedict Ayade, the Obudu born governor of Cross River State celebrates his Golden Jubillee today, 2nd of March, 2018, I take a look at his life, his vision for Cross River State and the transformational path that he is taking through. Ayade was born in Kakum, Obudu Local Government
By Our Reporter Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has described his Cross River State counterpart, Governor Ben Ayade, as a quintessential administrator and an erudite scholar who epitomizes wisdom and peaceful coexistence among his people. Governor Ikpeazu in a birthday message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Enyinnaya Appolos, stated that Governor Ayade is
By Archibong Jeremiah, Follow on Twitter @Agent471989 The Cross River State Governor, Senator Ben Ayade has issued a tax exemption directive to restaurants and eatries, barbing and hair dressing salons, motorcycles and Keke Napep operators and petty traders. The directive contained in a public service announcement from the Executive Chairman of the State Internal Revenue Service,
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The 31st convocation ceremony of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has been slated for March 10, 2018 sources in the Varsity’s management say. This will be the third convocation ceremony organized by the current Vice Chancellor, Professor Zana Akpagu with no fewer than 2,500 people to be awarded different degrees. Details surrounding
By Ogar Monday/Lucky Edet Some political leaders from Bakassi Local Government Area have praised the Supreme Court, calling it the “hope of the common man” following it’s judgment compelling INEC to delineate Bakassi Local Government and recognize Law no.7 of Cross River State. The leaders who spoke to CrossRiverWatch separately called on the Federal Government
By Agba Philip The Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Calabar Area Office has held a graduation ceremony for over 100 persons from across the State that had completed their three months training program. Speaking at the occasion, the Chief Executive Director ITF, Mr. Joseph Ari expressed optimism over the graduates, saying that the three months program
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River State APC Chairmanship candidate in the February 24 state Congress, Dr. Mathew Achigbe has described Hon. Etim John, the winner of the election as a product of illegality who should not be recognized as the Chairman of the party. Achigbe while addressing newsmen in Calabar on Sunday said that the
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Paramount Ruler of Bakassi and Chairman of the Cross River state Traditional Rulers Council, HRM Etiyin Etim Edet, has urged politicians in the LGA to see a recent Supreme Court Judgement which ordered INEC to delineate Bakassi as a victory for all the people Bakassi and not for a section. In