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Abi Youths Seek Lasting Solution As Renewed Adadama/Ikwo Clashes Claim 2 Lives

By CrossRiverWatch admin Youths in Abi local government area have called for a lasting solution to the land crisis facing some communities in the council area which has led to the loss of lives and property over the years. The youths under the aegis of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Abi chapter made this

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Nigeria To Host World Mayors’ Conference In Calabar

By CrossRiverWatch admin Eyo Asuquo, Chairman, World Mayors’ Conference, African Region, on Thursday in Abuja said that Nigeria would host this year’s edition in Calabar from May 23 to May 27. Asuquo said this when his team paid a courtesy call on Mr Qin Jian, the Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of the

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Calabar High Court Jail Four For Possession Of Indian Hemp

By CrossRiverWatch admin A Federal High Court in Calabar, Cross River State has jailed four persons for being in possession of cannabis sativa, popularly referred to as Indian hemp. The four persons, who were apprehended at different times in the state, were Grace Etim (female 32); Obini Mathias (male, 65); Sunday Imoh (male, 19); and

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Why Cross River State Was Absent At the Meeting Of The National Economic Council BY OBONO OBLA

The National Economic Council, NEC is a body established under the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) ; and entrusted with the power of advising the President concerning the economic affairs of the Federation, and in particular on measures necessary for the coordination of the economic planning efforts or economic programmes

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Ayade’s Investment Drive Of 10 Countries In 4 Weeks: Catalyzing Industrialization And Economic Development Of Cross River Through FDI BY EMMANUEL ETIM

When in his Inaugural Speech Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State, Nigeria promised “We shall bring new vistas of hope by expanding the means of production, increasing access to capital and catalyzing our value chain” many critics dismissed this as mere rhetoric and were quick to say “we have heard all of these before”.

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Ayade, Ochicha Enjoins Peace, Love, Unity Of Nigeria At Easter

By Jonathan Ugbal/Peter Inyali Cross River State governor, Senator Ben Ayade, has enjoined Christian faithfuls to inculcate the virtues of peace, love, sacrifice and forgiveness which he noted are the cardinal planks of Easter. Ayade, in his Easter message, signed by his Special Assistant on Media and Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Christian Ita and made

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How Mama Monica Ungie-Ato Agba Was Laid To Rest On Husband’s Memorial

By CrossRiverWatch admin The remains of late Mama Monica Ungie-Ato Agba, the mother of CrossRiverWatch founder and Editor-in-Chief, Agba Jalingo, was laid to rest on Friday March 18, 2016 in Bedia village of Obudu local government area amidst tears of joy. Mama Agba who passed away on February 12, 2016 was laid to rest following

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Project Financing Slowing Pace Of Work But We’re Focused – Victor Agwu, Cross River Special Duties Commissioner

By Jonathan Ugbal The Commissioner for Special Duties and Projects in Cross River State, Victor Agwu has blamed the slow pace of project execution on the dwindling allocation the state receives and current economic situation plaguing the country. “The economy worldwide especially in Nigeria is not in a good shape, therefore the financing of projects

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