By Violet Isek Cross River Deputy Governor, Professor Ivara Esu has assured that the state government will organize local government elections. But, he does not know exactly when due to challenges faced by the administration. “The Cross River State Government will hold local government elections. But, there are a number of things that we will
By Jonathan Ugbal Follow @NaijaJonathan The member representing Calabar South/Akpabuyo/Bakassi federal constituency in the national assembly, Mr. Essien Ayi has accused the former Special Adviser to President Olusegun Obasanjo on national assembly matters, Senator Florence Ita-Giwa of scuttling the successful resettlement of the Bakassi returnees following the ceding of the peninsula to Cameroon. Mr. Ayi
By CrossRiverWatch Admin KJay Jedy-Agba, is an illustrious son of Obudu, a gentleman par excellence, and a prince of the royal Household of His Royal Majesty, Uti J. D. Agba, Paramount Ruler of Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State. He is a successful businessman who has carved a niche for himself in the
By CrossRiverWatch Admin There are growing anxieties and fears in the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the forthcoming elective national convention in June this year where a new national chairman and other members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) is expected to emerge. The planned convention is coming on the heels of President Muhammadu Buhari’s
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Follow @crossriverwatch The Nigerian senate has read for the first time, a bill to establish the Federal Polytechnic, Akpabuyo. The bill sponsored by the Senator representing the southern senatorial district of Cross River State, Gershom Bassey is expected to be given expedited action on the floor soon after the Easter break by
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross Riverians have reacted to the recent tax exemption order by the State Government. Watch the exclusive report on CrossRiverWatch TV.
By Jonathan Ugbal Federal legislator, Mr. Jarigbe Agom has constituted a 8 man committee to identify eligible students from his Ogoja/Yala federal constituency to be awarded bursaries. The committee has Mr. Leo Aggrey, a lawyer as its chairman while Mr. Isaac Okpokpo is to serve as secretary. The other six members include Mr. Hans Ori,
By Margaret John The Cross River State House of Assembly has received a document containing the new set of bills to be debated upon as part of the processes for the ongoing constitutional amendment being carried out by the National Assembly. The Speaker of the Assembly, Honorable John Lebo (PDP, Abi) stated this during an