By Jonathan Ugbal Governor Benedict Ayade of Cross River state has commenced the demolition of the offices belonging to state’s Primary Health Care Development Agency (CRSPHCDA) and the Calabar Urban Development Authority (CUDA). No fewer than three buildings including two which housed the management of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital are currently being demolished
By Ushang Ewa The legal counsel to Okoi Obono-Obla, the former Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on prosecution, First Baba Isa has raised an alarm over the play of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) which he said is harmful to Mr. Obono-Obla. Isa, in a statement issued on Friday
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Special Adviser to Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River state on waste management, Prince Otu Duke is dead. Mr. Duke is the elder brother to Orok Duke, who served as the Chairman of the Cross River state sports commission between 2016 and 2019. And, Mr. Orok in a short statement to
By Patrick Obia Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State, has charged his commissioners from border local government areas to retire home and take charge in ensuring state borders are closed. Ayade gave the order in a press release signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Christian Ita, reiterated that by 12 midnight of the
Man proposes, but God disposes (Proverbs 19:21). Man should know that power and existence is transient. Following the recent demise of the distinguished Senator representing Cross River North at the National Assembly, Dr. Rose Oko, underground scheming and maneuvers have started in earnest for her replacement as Governor Ben Ayade, a master of political rhumba
By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State Chairman of Forestry Commission, Chief Tony Undiandeye has denied allegations that he participated in activities leading to the resignation of Mr. Odey Oyama, Anti-deforestation Task Force (ATF) Chairman. Mr. Oyama had resigned last week accusing fellow appointees of Governor Ben Ayade of meddling in his official duties. In his
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State Governor, Sen. Ben Ayade has inaugurated the State Covid-19 Response Team with the mandate to adhere to existing protocol. According to the Mathew Okache, an aid to the Governor he released of 500 million naira only and 20 vehicles to assist the Committee in ensuring Cross River State
By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State Government has chastised its ‘COVID – 19 critics’ maintaining that instead of supporting, they tend to become a turn in the flesh. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Betta Edu gave the lashing while rating Arthur Jarvis university Akpabuyo as the first to support the course. According to her,