The fourth treatise in our series on potentials of the creative industry for creating jobs and contributing to the development of our economy is focused on the fashion and design sector. I had earlier written on the film industry, the music industry and the visual arts industry in Cross River State. The need for urgent
By CrossRiverWatch admin A peace mission initiated by concerned Yakurr Sons and Daughters in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja in collaboration with Yakurr leaders in Calabar, is underway CrossRiverWatch has gathered. According to a statement from the Yakurr Peace Mission, the initiative is geared towards enthroning sustainable peace and indivisibility of the Yakurr people and
By Our Correspondent Cross River State governor, Senator Ben Ayade, has urged Muslims to strive towards strengthening peaceful coexistence and good neighbourliness in the country for the betterment of the people. In his goodwill message marking this year’s Ed-el Fitri, Governor Ayade, in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media and Chief Press Secretary,
By CrossRiverWatch admin As part of efforts to ensure speedy dispensation of justice, the Cross River State government, has presented seven pick-up vans to Special courts established in the state. The courts are Revenue, Forestry, Environmental and Sanitation, Traffic, Arbitration and Miscellaneous Matters, Medical and Pharmaceutical, as well as Ports and Allied matters. Presenting the
By Jonathan Ugbal; Government House Correspondent Calabar, the Cross River State capital since Tuesday has seen a surge in the activities of waste evacuation staff following information that the governor, Ben Ayade will arrive the city today. Prior to this, the pace of waste evacuation had picked up of recent but not to the level
By CrossRiverWatch admin The Senior Special Adviser to Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade on Public Affairs, Tony Undiandeye Sunday in Calabar traded tackles with environmental activists, Odey Oyama over issues surrounding one of the signature projects, the Cross River Superhighway. Fielding questions on the radio program, “The Dialogue With Agba Jalingo” on Hit FM
By CrossRiverWatch admin Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade Sunday, in Calabar said the argument that the State grabbed land without compensating the dwellers will soon be cleared as the list of those whose lands are affected by the proposed Cross River superhighway will be published in two months. The Senior Special Adviser to Ayade
By Jonathan Ugbal; Government House Correspondent Militants Friday, stormed the governor’s office in Calabar demonstrating against the non payment of their entitlements for 10 months totaling over 15 million Naira and blockading the entrance as well as disrupting traffic in the process. The state government however denied that it is owing the militants, claiming if