By Archibong Jeremiah The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) and the Cross River State Government are at loggerheads over the legality of the endorsement of Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade for a second term in office by about 9 local government areas. The Chairman of IPAC in Cross River State, Mr. Sunday Michael condemned
By Ushang Ewa The Senator Representing Cross River South in the national assembly, Mr. Gershom Bassey has shared the sum of NGN585,000 to 68 constituents. Mr. Bassey was also reached by 482 members of his constituency within nine days through phone calls, WhatsApp messages, short messaging service (sms) and via email read a statement he
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River chapter of the All Progressive Party, APC, has announced the immediate and indefinite suspension of the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Pastor Usani Usani. The Acting State Chairman of the Party, Chief John Ochalla, told journalists on Saturday evening that the decision to suspend the Minister was taken and
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Follow @NaijaJonathan Members of the People’s Democratic Party in Calabar Municipal and Odukpani local government area have joined about seven other local government areas in the endorsement of Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River ahead of the 2019 general elections. The people led by Mr. Oqua Itu on Thursday
By Margaret Adam The Managing Director of the Cross River State Water Board Company Limited, Dr. Godwin Igile has denied allegations that his company is a milking cow for top politicians in the State. Dr. Igile made the clarification over the weekend as guest on ‘The Dialogue With Agba Jalingo’ a topical issues radio program
By Ogar Monday; House of Assembly Correspondent The Cross River State House of Assembly Committee on Finance and Appropriation has lambasted the poor service delivery of the Cross River State Water Board, calling it “poor” and below par”. The committee made this known through its chairman; Hon. Eteng Williams at the Assembly complex during the
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Follow @NaijaJonathan Barely a week after Akamkpa and Biase local government areas endorsed Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River to seek reelection, three more local government areas in the southern senatorial district; Akpabuyo, Bakassi and Calabar South local government areas have thrown their weight behind Mr. Ayade. The endorsement
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Follow @NaijaJonathan Cross River Deputy Governor, Professor Ivara Esu has fueled speculations that Governor Ben Ayade may not pick him as running mate as he seeks reelection in the 2019 general elections. Esu said that Mr. Ayade had asked him to deputize for only one term and he is