By Jonathan Ugbal In what may be viewed as a show of political force, several bigwigs of the Cross River State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) are currently in Obudu to celebrate the Chairman, Venatius Ikem. Mr. Ikem emerged as chapter Chairman, a win in one of the many battles that led to
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Hon. Anthony Duke, former ward 5 Councillor in Calabar South kidnapped few days ago has been released. His abductors had demanded a N30 million ransom. The broadcaster’s release was secured after an undisclosed sum was paid. Duke was kidnapped along Akwanga road in Nasarawa State.
Jonathan Ugbal Dr. Julius Okputu, a House of Representatives aspirant for the February 26, 2022 legislative by-election for the Ogoja/Yala federal constituency has rejected reports of a consensus candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC). The by-elections which include one for Akpabuyo State constituency are necessitated by vacancies arising from the swearing in of the
By Patrick Obia Two youth groups have announced that they purchased the nomination form for Joel Henshaw, an aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the February 26, 2022 legislative by-elections. The Cross River Youth Force (CRYF) and the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), took to Facebook to announce the action. “YouthO’Clock is
By Ushang Ewa Anthony Duke, a former councilor representing Ward 5 in Calabar South Local Government Area and journalist has been kidnapped. He served between 2010 and 2013. Duke, who presented Hardline on FAD 93.1 FM Calabar on Mondays, Wednesday’s and Friday’s before the COVID-19 pandemic was abducted on Tuesday evening around Akwanga, Nassarawa State
By Jonathan Ugbal Ahead of the February 26, 2022 legislative by-elections, all is set for the screening of no fewer than a dozen aspirants for two legislative seats in Cross River by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Two seats; Ogoja/Yala federal constituency for the House of Representatives and Akpabuyo for
By Samuel Akpan, The Cable Ben Ayade, governor of Cross River, says he will run for president in 2023 if the All Progressives Congress (APC) considers him. The governor spoke on Wednesday in an interview on Sunrise Daily, a Channels TV programme. While responding to a question on whether he will run for president in
By Patrick Obia and Maxwell Effiong The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have released schedules of activities leading up to the February 26, 2022 legislative by-elections into different constituencies in the country. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had last week, announced that it has slated February 26th to conduct